The mudra of Zen, or the position of the hands in the posture of Zen meditation, is unique: the hands are placed in the lap with the palms upward, the fingers of one hand resting on the …

Jun 28, 2022 · They’re ancient hand signs used that bind mental and physical health for optimal balance. Since hands and fingers have many nerve endings and energetic nodes, mudras …

Jan 24, 2018 · Cosmic mudras (Zen gesture) is a hand position that is used to create calm and focus when meditating. Let’s take a look at how to do Cosmic mudra and what it’s used for. …

The kuji-in (Japanese: 九字印) or jiǔzìyìn (Chinese: 九字印), also known as Nine Hand Seals, is a system of mudras and associated mantras that consist of nine syllables. The mantras are …

Feb 26, 2025 · What is the Zen hand gesture? The zen hand gesture is also called the “cosmic mudra” in Buddhist practice. To perform this mudra, rest your right hand on your lap with your …

The Cosmic Mudra is the hand gesture that is used for Zazen (seated meditation) in Zen Buddhism. While it is often thought of as an exclusive mudra to Zen, the cosmic hand mudra …

Jun 27, 2018 · The other common hand position is the “cosmic mudra,” which is widely used in Zen. In this mudra, your right hand rests in your lap facing up and your left hand sits lightly on …

Jun 20, 2024 · The Cosmic Mudra, also known as the “Hokkai-join” or dharmadhatu mudra is the traditional mudra used in Zen Buddhism. It is formed by placing the right hand under the left, …

A mudra is a hand position often depicted in Buddhist art and used in practice to evoke a particular state of mind. The most notable mudras (Sanskrit, “seal” or “sign”) are those …

When my awareness shifts readily, I realize that my ability to feel my location in space is made possible in part by the freedom of my awareness to move. I sometimes overlook my location in …