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| The Buddha in the Bhumiphassa mudra pose | |
The image of the Buddha in the Bhumiphassa mudra pose A mudra in Buddha statues is a gesture and body posture holding special meanings and commemorating few of the important moments in the Buddha's life. One of the most common and popular mudras which are found depicted in Buddha statues is the Bhumiphassa mudra, translated as the earth touching gesture. Buddha statueswith this mudra are commonly known as the "earth-witness" Buddha and these iconographic representations are one of the most popular Buddhas you can find anywhere in the world. |
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| Issued Country | Turkmenistan |
| Issued Year | 1999 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |