Description
Form/Mudra: Bhumisparsha – Touching the Earth
Weight: Approx. 4 kgs
Dimensions: L 20CM x W 8CM x H 26CM
Material: Natural Stone
Origin: Bodhgaya, Bihar, India
Color: Grey
Polished: No
“Bhumisparsha” means “touching the Earth” in Sanskrit.
This Mudra is often depicted with the right hand reaching down, fingers extended to touch the ground and left hand resting in the lap, palm facing up in meditation. It symbolizes Buddha’s enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, when he summoned the Earth, Goddess Sthavara to bear the witness to his attainment of enlightenment.
Spiritual & Emotional Benefits
- Encourages courage and confidence during spiritual or life challenges.
- Promotes a sense of grounded calm and clarity.
- Ideal for meditation on truth, discipline, and spiritual awakening.
- Reminds you to stay centered and hold your ground against distractions or negativity.
Ideal Placement of a Bhumisparsha Buddha
- Direction: Face East
- Face East — the direction of the rising sun and Buddha’s enlightenment.
- Best placed in a meditation space, home altar, or spiritual corner.
- Height of Placement
- Position it at or above eye level when seated.
- Avoid placing it directly on the ground—use a clean, elevated platform or table.
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