Mudra of Teaching

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mantras
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Vitarka_Mudra
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Buddhism
gptkbp:depictedIn circle formed by thumb and index finger
gptkbp:gesture right hand raised, palm outward, thumb and index finger touching
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mudra of Teaching
gptkbp:leftHandPosition resting on lap, palm upward
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:India
gptkbp:seenIn statues of Buddha
gptkbp:symbolizes discussion
transmission of Buddhist teachings
intellectual argument
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:religious_art
gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Vairochana
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7