Publisher's Synopsis
""Mudras or The Ritual Hand Poses of the Buddha Priests and the Shiva Priest of Bali"" is a comprehensive guide to the ancient art of mudras, or hand gestures, used in Buddhist and Hindu rituals. Written by Tyra de Kleen, the book explores the spiritual and cultural significance of mudras, and how they are used to enhance meditation, prayer, and other forms of spiritual practice. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 70 different mudras, along with their meanings and uses. It also delves into the history and symbolism of mudras, and how they have evolved over time in different cultures and traditions. Whether you are a student of yoga, meditation, or Eastern spirituality, or simply curious about the power of mudras, this book is an essential resource for understanding and practicing this ancient art.1923. In the Spring of 1923, Miss Tyra de Kleen, the Swedish artist and traveler, held an exhibition of her watercolor drawings at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. They illustrated the ceremonial dances of the people, and the symbolic hand gestures (mudras) of the Pedandas (priests), as they are performed at the present day on the island of Bali, in the Netherlands East Indies. It is believed this book will prove to be a pioneer work and a foundation stone for future research in the little known branch of religious symbolism. Beautifully illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
