abhayamudra
English
noun
Definitions
- A Buddhist gesture of reassurance and safety, in which the right hand is held upright, and the palm is facing outwards.
Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit अभय (safety, fearlessness, giving safety, protection from fear danger, freedom from fear, etc, security, absence removal of fear).
Origin
Sanskrit
अभय
Gloss
safety, fearlessness, giving safety, protection from fear danger, freedom from fear, etc, security, absence removal of fear