BHUMISPARSHA MUDRA STATUE

Mudras are not only a gesture or position for meditation but it is also a way of expressing oneself in Buddhism and other religions and cultures. The word Bhumisparsha means ‘Earth touching’ it is also known as ‘Earth Witness Mudra.’

This mudra requires you to extend the right hand toward the ground, symbolizing one of the famous episodes of Shakyamuni Buddha’s Life, when he summoned the earth goddess, Sthavara, to bear witness to his attainment of enlightenment under the pipal tree.

The right hand is placed upon the right knee in earth-pressing mudra, and complemented by the left hand which is held flat in the lap in the union of method and wisdom, Samsara and nirvana, and also the realizations of the conventional and ultimate truths.

The bhumisparsha mudra, one of five important mudras in Buddhist art, is a token gesture used in Buddhist symbolism and practice which commemorates the moment the Buddha was conceived, when the prince Siddhartha attained nirvana underneath the pipal tree.

According to specific stories, Akshobhya invoked the bhumisparsha mudra to transform the delusion of wrath into the reflection of enlightenment. Buddhist teachings corroborate this interpretation by regularly stressing mastery over someone's emotions and sensations as a method of attaining enlightenment. The bhumisparsha mudra, which corresponds to the exact moment of acquiring buddhahood, is a noteworthy mudra.

The bhumisparsha mudra, which speaks for steadfastness, symbolizes the freedom of the spirit from the chains of this realm and the triumph of spirit over materialism. The earth goddess, who saw the Buddha's ascent to enlightenment, is thought to have been summoned by the action. When the left hand is positioned on the lap with the right hand raised in the dhyana mudra, it is believed to symbolize the merging of prajna, or insight, and upaya, or effective techniques.

Spiritual and Cultural Significance

Bhumisparsha Mudra proclaimed to defeat of temptation and evil intention, personified by the demon king Mara, and challenged his supremacy. The defeat of Mara is an important episode in the Buddhist art canon and is a popular narrative.

The Benefits of the Bhumisparsha Mudra

☸ Bhumisparsha mudra has various positive psychological and physiological consequences when consistently performed. 

☸ By promoting focus and discipline, it enhances intellectual faculties. Buddha sustained the Bhumisparsha Mudra till he achieved nirvana.

☸ Bhumisparsha mudra, which roughly translates to "touching the ground," fills the vacuum left by the lack of the earth element. This helps clear the blockage in the sacral chakra and improves your psychological barriers against the requirements of existence.

☸ Aggression is converted into more sophisticated tactics that can be used to even further apply pressure against pessimism. When the demon Mara challenges him vocally, Buddha retains his calm and composure.

☸ Every ounce of negativity is channeled to the ground by contacting it with the dominant hand in the Bhumisparsha mudra, whilst positioning the left palm on the lap promotes enlightenment.

Where should the statue of the Bhumisparsha mudra of the Buddha be placed?

The Buddha statue should be looking east. To amplify the power of the corner, you can also orient it looking northeast.

What did Buddha say after he touched the ground?

He summons the earth goddess to secure his entitlement to nirvana as a reward of his triumph over Mara, the wrecker.