Mudra Collection

Detail of mudra, Buddha statue, Paris, France, Europe

Detail of mudra, Buddha statue, Paris, France, Europe

Pair of Votive Tablets with a Buddhist Deity, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Votive Tablets with a Buddhist Deity, 18th-19th century

Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century), 17th century

Karma Pakshi (1206-1283) (image 1 of 2), 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Karma Pakshi (1206-1283) (image 1 of 2), 17th century

The Buddhist Goddess Vajravarahi, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Vajravarahi, 17th century

Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmic Form of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 17th century

Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, 16th century

Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182) (image 1 of 2), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sonam Tsemo (1142-1182) (image 1 of 2), 16th century

Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. This masterful and meticulous portrait shows an abbot within a niche - one ornamented with lively scrollwork influenced by the traditions

The Buddhist Goddess Nairatmya, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Goddess Nairatmya, 16th century

Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century) (image 1 of 6), 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche, 8th century) (image 1 of 6), 15th-16th century

The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Naropa (956-1040), 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Naropa (956-1040), 15th-16th century

The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Virupa, 837-909 (image 1 of 2), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Virupa, 837-909 (image 1 of 2), 15th century

The Bodhisattva Vajrapani (Tibetan: Chana Dorje) and His Consort, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Vajrapani (Tibetan: Chana Dorje) and His Consort, 15th century

Ritual Diadem Plaque with the Jina Buddha Amoghasiddhi, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Ritual Diadem Plaque with the Jina Buddha Amoghasiddhi, 13th-14th century

The Bodhisattva Vajrapani (image 1 of 2), 13th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Vajrapani (image 1 of 2), 13th century

The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali, 11th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Hindu God Shiva Shrikantha in Union with His Consort, Guhyakali (image 2 of 2), 11th-12th century

Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara (image 1 of 6), early 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara (image 1 of 6), early 11th century

The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Dampa Sangye (Nagpopa) (d. 1117), c.mid-14th century. Creator: Unknown
The Mahasiddha (Great Adept) Dampa Sangye (Nagpopa) (d. 1117), c.mid-14th century

The Buddhist Deity Hevajra (image 1 of 2), c.late 11th-early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Deity Hevajra (image 1 of 2), c.late 11th-early 12th century

The Buddhist Deity Hevajra (image 2 of 2), c.late 11th-early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
The Buddhist Deity Hevajra (image 2 of 2), c.late 11th-early 12th century

Shuradatta, the Buddha of Alms-Giving (image 1 of 2), c.17th century. Creator: Unknown
Shuradatta, the Buddha of Alms-Giving (image 1 of 2), c.17th century

Vajrakumara/Vajrakila (Tibetan: Dorje Phurpa), c.13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Vajrakumara/Vajrakila (Tibetan: Dorje Phurpa), c.13th-14th century

The Arhat Kalika, between 1450 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Arhat Kalika, between 1450 and 1500

The Dakini Nairatma, between 1300 and 1325. Creator: Unknown
The Dakini Nairatma, between 1300 and 1325

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (image 2 of 5), 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (image 2 of 5), 8th-9th century

Bodhisattva, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Bodhisattva, 11th century

The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th century. Creator: Unknown
The Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, 11th century

Standing Bhaishajyaguru (Yaksa), the Medicine Buddha, Late 7th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Bhaishajyaguru (Yaksa), the Medicine Buddha, Late 7th-8th century

Standing Buddha, Late 7th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Buddha, Late 7th-8th century

Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, Late 7th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, Late 7th-8th century

Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, Late 7th-8th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Shakyamuni Buddha, Late 7th-8th century

Standing Buddha, 9th-early 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Buddha, 9th-early 10th century

Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western... 15th-early 16th century
Seated Buddha, Probably Amitabha (Amit'abul), the Buddha of the Western Paradise, 15th-early 16th century

Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Avalokiteshvara (Kwanum), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, 15th-early 16th century

Seated Buddha, 10th-12th century. Creator: Unknown
Seated Buddha, 10th-12th century

Tsangnyön Heruka (1452-1507), Late 15th -16th century. Creator: Unknown
Tsangnyon Heruka (1452-1507), Late 15th -16th century

Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra), Kandyan period (1480-1815), 18th century

Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra) with...(1480-1815). Creator: Unknown
Buddha Standing with Hand in the Gesture of Reassurance (Abhayamudra) with Radiating Nimbus, Kandyan period (1480-1815)

Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi as the Goddess Parvati, Chola dynasty, 10th century

White Tara, Folio from... (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century. Creator: Unknown
White Tara, Folio from a dispersed Ashtasahasrika Prajnaparamita (Perfection of Wisdom) Manuscript, early 12th century

Cambodia, detail of a Khmer carving from Angkor Wat showing a seated buddha in the Vitarka Mudra (hand gesture of teaching the dharma, or Buddhist law). Elephants and warriors below

Tinh Xa Ngoc Chau Buddhist temple. Hand of the Buddha. Mudra : gesture of argument. Close-up. Chau Doc. Vietnam

Image depicting the white Tara, the seven eyed divine mother seated on a lotus with her right hand in varada mudra
2562074 Image depicting the white Tara, the seven eyed divine mother seated on a lotus with her right hand in varada mudra position symbolising generosity (gouache on cloth)

Image of crowned Buddha in Bhumispara mudra, 19th century AD (wood, gilt and inlaid with coloured glass)
3584300 Image of crowned Buddha in Bhumispara mudra, 19th century AD (wood, gilt and inlaid with coloured glass) by Burmese School, (19th century); National Museum, Bangkok

Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, from Central Java, 9th-10th century (bronze)
XIR246473 Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, from Central Java, 9th-10th century (bronze) by Indonesian; 34x20x8 cm; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: he who observes the sounds of the world; )

Daoist God Zhenwu (Perfected Warrior), Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heaven, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengtong period (1435-1449), dated 1439

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"Mudra: The Sacred Hand Gestures of Enlightenment" In the heart of Paris, France, lies a hidden treasure that transcends time and space - the intricate details of mudras adorning a majestic Buddha statue. This exquisite masterpiece stands as a testament to the rich spiritual heritage that has permeated Europe for centuries. Traveling further east, we find ourselves in Cambodia, where ancient Khmer carvings from Angkor Wat depict a seated Buddha in the Vitarka Mudra. With elephants and warriors below, this scene captures the essence of teaching the dharma, or Buddhist law. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter a Buddha statue with the dharmachakra mudra gesture from the 2nd-3rd century. This hand position symbolizes turning the wheel of Dharma and spreading enlightenment to all corners of existence. The divine mother Tara graces our vision next - her seven eyes watching over us while her right hand rests gracefully in varada mudra position. Generosity emanates from her being as she sits upon a lotus flower, embodying compassion and benevolence. A crowned Buddha catches our attention next; his Bhumispara mudra radiating power and authority. Crafted with wood, gilt, and colored glass during the 19th century AD, this piece showcases artistic mastery intertwined with profound spirituality. Moving on to Central Java in Indonesia brings us face-to-face with Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. Crafted from bronze during the 9th-10th century period, this sculpture exudes grace and serenity while embodying compassion for all sentient beings. Venturing into Daoist traditions leads us to Zhenwu - Perfected Warrior Supreme Emperor of Dark Heaven during China's Ming dynasty. His presence embodies strength and protection against malevolent forces while guiding seekers towards enlightenment. Tang dynasty presents us with another remarkable depiction - a standing Buddha offering reassurance through the Abhaymudra gesture.