The Symbolism of Buddhist Mudras

<p><em>Talk given by Sanghadarsini on 2026-08-30. </em></p><p>What do our hands communicate?</p><p>In this practical and experiential talk, Sanghadarshini explores the symbolism of mudras, Buddhist hand gestures that can express meaning and qualities through the body.</p><p>She begins by looking at symbolism in general, before guiding us through several mudras and their histories. We explore the earth-touching mudra associated with the Buddha, the Dhyana mudra of meditation, and Tara’s mudra of fearlessness and generosity.</p><p>Along the way, there is an opportunity to try the mudras ourselves and explore what it feels like to embody these gestures in practice.</p><p>Enjoyed this talk? You are warmly invited to visit Buddhistisches Tor Berlin in Kreuzberg in person. Join us for meditation, Dharma talks, and courses that support practice in everyday life. </p><p>Find out more at: </p><ul><li><p>☸️ <a href="https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de/"><u>https://buddhistisches-tor-berlin.de</u></a> </p></li><li><p>🏰 <a href="https://rote-burg.de/"><u>https://rote-burg.de</u></a> </p></li><li><p>📸 <a href="https://instagram.com/buddhistischestorberlin"><u>https://instagram.com/buddhistischestorberlin</u></a> </p></li></ul>