Mudra are symbolic or ritualistic gestures in Hinduism and Buddhism that typically involve the hands.

Japanese [[onmyouji]] are commonly portrayed using mudra when casting spells of various sorts, especially the [[kuji-in]], or nine seals, which are often accompanied by the mantra "rin pyo tou sha kai jin retsu sai zen."

h4. Types

* [[Abhaya mudra]] - ([[Open hand]])
* [[Bhumisparsha mudra]]
* [[Bodhyangi mudra]]
* [[Dhyana mudra]]
* [[Gyan mudra]] - ([[OK sign]])
* Hakini mudra - ([[Steepled fingers]])
* [[Karana mudra]]
* Kartarimukha - ([[V]] hand)
* [[Vajra mudra]]
* [[Vitarka mudra]]

h4. See also

* [[Tag group:Gestures]]
* [[Kuji-in]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Mudra":[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mudra]
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