Wednesday, March 11, 2015

The Dhammacakka mudra

The Dhammacakka mudra is also known as mudra of Teaching of the Wheel of Dhamma. It depicts one of the most important moments in the Buddha's life - teaching his first sermon in Sarnath after he attained Enlightenment.

The Dhammacakka mudra, with the thumb and forefinger forming a circle (wheel) underlines this teaching. The 3 raised fingers is interpreted in many ways - to mean Sila, Samadhi, Panna, or the 3 characteristics.



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