Bagan: A lesson in Mudra

What is Mudra?
It is a positions of hand in Buddhist art and used in practice to show a particular state of mind. Commonly found mudras or representations of Buddha are hands folded in the lap which signifies meditation, a palm held up facing outward signifies the act of teaching or reassurance or an open palm pointed downward signifies generosity.
Our guide Han showed Bob what each had position means. Have a look at the photos.En savoir plus