Fo Jia Yin Shou Tu Fa: Buddhism - Illustrated Mudra (Hand Seal) Methods (Chinese Text Only)

This very rare book presents 376 images of mudras (literally "Hand Seals"), showing the most complete depictions of this art ever published. These symbolic hand gestures were used for centuries in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies, and some were later borrowed by Taoists as well, such as seen in Yu the Great's finger manipulation ritual and in Taoist chanting (such as the eight hand gestures used with the Eight Great Chants. See Taoist Chanting & Recitation: At-Home Cultivator's Practice Guide ...