Buddhist symbolism - The Mudras - Article Index

Article - Buddhist Symbolism
Buddhist symbolism appeared from around the 3rd century BCE, and started with aniconic symbolism, avoiding direct representations of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism: Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism
Buddhist symbolism appeared from around the 3rd century BCE, and started with aniconic symbolism, avoiding direct representations of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Symbolism - The Eight Auspicious Symbols Of Tibetan & Nepali Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhists make use of a particular set of eight auspicious symbols, ashtamangala, in household and public art. Some common interp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Symbolism - The 32 Signs Of A Great Man, And 80 Secondary Characteristics
Main article: Physical characteristics of the Buddha Although the Buddha was not represented in human form until around the 1st century C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mudra: Encyclopedia - Mudra
In Hinduism, a mudra (Sanskrit, literally "seal") is a symbolic gesture made with the hand or fingers. Along with asanas (postures), they...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gesture: Encyclopedia Ii - Gesture - Social Significance
Gestures play a major role in many aspects of human life. Many animals, including humans, use gestures to initiate a mating ritual. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Menander I: Encyclopedia Ii - Menander I - Legacy
Menander I - Buddhism. Main article: Greco-Buddhism After the reign of Menander I, his son Strato I and several subsequent Indo-Greek r...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mudra: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Mudra
Mudra (Sanskrit) A symbol of power over invisible evil influences, whether as a simple posture or a posture considered as a talisman. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mudra: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Mudra
A Theosophical definition of Mudra :   Mudra (Sanskrit) A general name for certain intertwinings or positions of the fingers of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Symbolism - Early Aniconic Symbols
Among the earliest and most common symbols of Buddhism are the dharma wheel and the lotus flower. The dharma wheel, traditionally represe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Symbolism - The 32 Signs Of A Great Man And 80 Secondary Characteristics
Main article: Physical characteristics of the Buddha Although the Buddha was not represented in human form until around the 1st century C...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iii - Y
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages III - Y . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article