Healing Hands

By Phylameana lila Desy, About.com Guide

The intention of closed eyes during prayer is to quiet the mind whereas the intention of two hands placed together during prayer is to quiet the physical body's activities. When the mind and hands are silenced the spirit is allowed a more focused communciation with a place of knowing. This knowing place may be called God, Buddha, higher self, nature, or whatever term fits within your beliefs.