Mudras: The Ritual Hand Poses of the Buddha Priests and the Shiva Priest of Bali - Hardcover

by Tyra De Kleen (Author), A. J. D. Campbell (Introduction by)

Mudras: The Ritual Hand Poses Of The Buddha Priests And The Shiva Priest Of Bali is a comprehensive guide to the ancient practice of mudras. Written by Tyra De Kleen, the book explores the meaning and significance of mudras, which are ritual hand gestures used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.The book begins with an introduction to the history and philosophy of mudras, including their origins in ancient India and their use in spiritual practices. De Kleen then goes on to describe the different types of mudras and their meanings, including hand gestures used for meditation, healing, and worship.The book also features detailed instructions for performing each mudra, along with illustrations and photographs to help readers understand the correct hand positions. Additionally, De Kleen provides information on the benefits of mudras, including their ability to reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance spiritual awareness.Overall, Mudras: The Ritual Hand Poses Of The Buddha Priests And The Shiva Priest Of Bali is an informative and practical guide to this ancient practice, suitable for anyone interested in exploring the spiritual and physical benefits of mudras.This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.