How to form Mida-no Jouin mudra: Middle, ring, and pinky fingers create a flat or slightly curved bed resting upon the lap. Two circles are formed with index fingers held together while extended upwards meeting the tips of both thumbs.
Mida-no Jouin Mudra
Dual Worlds Meditation Pose
The left hand mirrors the right hand representing two worlds: Enlightment and Illusion
Mida-no Jouin
photo © Joe DesyMudra Resources / References
Body and Soul Magazine - May 2006Japanese Buddhist StatuaryKundalini Yoga
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