Monday, 7 February 2011

Laos Symbols

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What does the buddha hand gesture mean? (pic included)?

http://www.thaifineartgallery.com/image/symbol/gesture_turning.jpg



im writing about laos and i wanna know what the gesture means. and im Laotian but i don't really know what it means for some reason.


This is the gesture the Buddha makes when teaching. It is often interpreted as turning the Wheel of Dharma - the Buddha's teachings.

The hands are held level with the heart, the thumbs and index fingers form circles.


"A taste of Europe in Asia" Bethpelletier's photos around Luang Prabang, Lao Peoples Dem Rep









laos symbols

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