Buddhist mudras are hand gestures used to symbolize different things. Such as the Dhyana Mudra which is the meditation mudra. Formed by placing the right hand in the left palm and touching thumbs together. The left hand represents the illusion world we live in. The right hand represents enlightenment. Right hand is over the left to represent the accomplishment of overcoming the distractions and reaching enlightenment.
There are many others that have many different meaning. What I would like to know is why Shao Lin monks often have left hand in meditation mudra.. palm up at dan tian level. Right hand in prayer or greeting. Like when both hands are placed together. Only this is just right hand alone. But also with left hand in the meditation mudra. What's the meaning of this? I see Shi Yan Ming and all his students standing around doing this for a picture. But I have never found it anywhere other than Shao Lin. What's the deal?
There are many others that have many different meaning. What I would like to know is why Shao Lin monks often have left hand in meditation mudra.. palm up at dan tian level. Right hand in prayer or greeting. Like when both hands are placed together. Only this is just right hand alone. But also with left hand in the meditation mudra. What's the meaning of this? I see Shi Yan Ming and all his students standing around doing this for a picture. But I have never found it anywhere other than Shao Lin. What's the deal?
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