Publisher's Synopsis
""Mudras Or The Ritual Hand Poses of the Buddha Priests and the Shiva Priest of Bali"" by Tyra de Kleen is a comprehensive guide to the ancient art of mudras, or hand gestures used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals. The book explores the history and significance of mudras, including their use in meditation and healing practices. It also delves into the different types of mudras and their meanings, as well as their connections to specific deities and chakras. The author draws on her personal experiences and research to provide step-by-step instructions for performing various mudras, accompanied by detailed illustrations. Additionally, the book includes information on the cultural context and symbolism of mudras in Bali, where they are an integral part of religious ceremonies. Overall, ""Mudras Or The Ritual Hand Poses of the Buddha Priests and the Shiva Priest of Bali"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the spiritual and cultural significance of mudras.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.
