Description
- Mandala mudra is a complex hasta mudra (hand gesture) used primarily in conjunction with Buddhist prayers and chants
- It is often referred to as the mandala offering mudra, so-called because it represents the offering of the universe for the benefit of all.
- Practicing mandala mudra is believed to help reduce worldly attachments and purify the mind
Follow these steps to try Mandala Mudra :
- From a comfortable seated position, mandala mudra involves the intertwining of the fingers with the palms facing skyward.
- The ring fingers touch and point upward, perpendicular to the palms.
- Each thumb presses the tip of the opposite little finger, while the index finger of each hand presses the tip of the opposite middle finger.
Benefits
- Mandala Mudra helps you to center yourself and helps you to connect with the universe at large.
- It helps to increase your need for meditation.