Statistics for Buddhist Mudras (Hand Gestures)

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Name	Description	Gesture of...	% Correct
Abhaya	One hand, palm facing outward, fingers extended upwards, arm elevated and slightly bent	Gesture of Protection	100%
Karana	One hand stretched out horizontally or vertically, palm turned forward, thumb presses down two middle fingers, index and pinky extended straight upwards	Gesture of Banishing	50%
Manidhara	Hands are arched and hold a wishing jewel (jewel cannot be seen because it is transparent)	Gesture of Holding the Jewel	50%
Dhyana	Both hands placed on lap, right hand on left, fingers fully stretched, palms facing upwards	Gesture of Meditation	50%
Namaskara or Anjali	Hands are kept close to the chest with palm and fingers joined	Gesture of Praying	50%
Tarjana	One hand, only index finger is raised either horizontally or vertically, other fingers locked up in a fist	Gesture of Threatening	50%
Bhumisparsha	Right arm hangs down over right knee, palm turned inward, fingers extended downward, finger touching lotus throne	Gesture of Witness	50%
Bhutadamara	Hands crossed at wrist, right over left, palms turned outward, two middle fingers are usually slightly bent	Warding Off Evil Gesture	50%
Vajrahumkara	Wrists are crossed at breast, hands hold the Vajra (a thunderbolt or mystical weapon), right hand crosses over left, palms face inward towards chest, usually over the heart	Embracing Gesture	0%
Kataka	Left hand is held fist-like, fingers bend together until thumb and index fingers meet, forming an open tube	Flower-Holding Gesture	0%
Buddhashramana	Right hand lifted in line with shoulder, wrist bent backwards, fingers and palm face upwards, fingers extended out, away from body	Gesture Beyond Misery	0%
Vitarka	Right hand, tips of thumb and index finger touch to form a circle, all other fingers extended upwards	Gesture of Argument	0%
Shramanamudra	Right hand points downward away from the body	Gesture of Ascetic	0%
Varada	One arm extended down with palm facing outwards	Gesture of Charity	0%
Kartari	Hands at shoulder level, thumb and ring finger touch tips to make a circle, pinky, index and middle finger extend straight upwards	Gesture of Discord	0%
Jnana	Right hand, tip of index finger and thumb join to form circle, other fingers extended straight, hand held against chest with palm facing chest	Gesture of Knowledge	0%
Vajramudra	Right hand makes a fist with thumb enclosed, index finger extends upward, palm out, left hand forms a fist with palm inward and encloses extended middle finger	Gesture of Knowledge Fist	0%
Avakasha	Person sitting holds left hand on lap, palm upwards	Gesture of Leisure	0%
Kshepana	Hands join palm to palm and index fingers extend together, usually pointing downwards or towards a vase or container	Gesture of Nectar Sprinkling	0%
Uttarabodhi	All fingers are intertwined with index fingers extending straight up together	Gesture of Perfection	0%
Dharmacakrapravartana	Both hands held against chest, left faces inward, right faces outward, index and thumb of each hand make a circle	Gesture of Teachng	0%
Cincihna	Right hand, thumb and index finger grasp a fine object as a grain of truth	Gesture of Understanding	0%
Harina	Right hand, thumb and second and third fingers touch tips to form a ring, pinky and index fingers extend upwards	Lion Gesture	0%
Tarpana	Arms bent at elbow, hands raised even with shoulders, fingers slightly bent with fingertips extending toward shoulders, palms facing downwards	Performance of Homage	0%