Bhumisparsha Mudra, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand
Bhumisparsha Mudra, known as the "Earth Witness Gesture," is one of Buddhist iconography's most profound and recognizable hand gestures. This mudra captures the pivotal moment in the Buddha's journey to enlightenment when he called upon the Earth to witness his triumph over the temptations and distractions of Mara, the demon of illusion. The gesture is symbolized by the right hand touching the ground, with the left hand resting in the lap, palm facing upwards.
Bhumisparsha Mudra, Wat Pho, Bangkok, Thailand
Bhumisparsha Mudra, known as the "Earth Witness Gesture," is one of Buddhist iconography's most profound and recognizable hand gestures. This mudra captures the pivotal moment in the Buddha's journey to enlightenment when he called upon the Earth to witness his triumph over the temptations and distractions of Mara, the demon of illusion. The gesture is symbolized by the right hand touching the ground, with the left hand resting in the lap, palm facing upwards.