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mudrā
Works in 6 traditions beyond Indian / Buddhist attest this concept, on 933 cited pages. Translators have rendered it as “phyag rgya”, “ཕྱག་རྒྱ”; a link through a rendering is marked as such, because another translator chose differently.
Also under: mudra · mudras · मुद्रा · “phyag rgya” · “ཕྱག་རྒྱ”
73works in other traditions, with a cited page
0works in Indian / Buddhist, its home tradition on the maps
15further works where only a vocabulary list or keyword names it; not shown
1judged analogues in other traditions (a different word for a neighbouring idea)
Analogues, judged
A different word, in another tradition, that a reviewer judged to name a neighbouring idea. These are not attestations of mudrā; each carries the reviewer’s confidence and reason.
- mahāmudrā Tibetan85%glossed 'symbolic hand gesture'/'a badge/seal' - the general term of which mahamudra is the 'great' compound (judged from the other side)
In other traditions
Ordered by the earliest work in each tradition that attests the concept. Within a tradition, works run from earliest to latest by conventional composition date.
Buddhist
- 50 BCEPrajñāpāramitā (Aṣṭasāhasrikā; Heart and Diamond Sūtras)same word
- 380 CEVasubandhu, Abhidharmakośa with Bhāṣyasame word
- 400 CEVasubandhu, Abhidharmakośa (chs. 6 & 8: path and attainments)same word
- 620 CECandrakīrti, Madhyamakāvatārasame word
- 700 CEŚāntideva, Bodhicaryāvatārasame word
- 705 CEŚūraṅgama Sūtrasame word
- mudra — hand sealhere is no way to limit it with thoughts or discussions. Shujialuo means vajra, solid and indestructible. Mutuoluo meansShurangama Sutra with Essential Commentary, 1594, p. 228 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudra — a symbolic hand gesturearison. Immediately, the Tathagata lowered his golden arm and, with his hand, pointed at Ananda, saying, "You now see my대불정수릉엄경 (Surangama Sutra, 1456 Korean woodblock), 1456, p. 114 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 705 CEŚūraṅgama Sūtra (大佛頂首楞嚴經)same word
- mudra — hand sealhere is no way to limit it with thoughts or discussions. Shujialuo means vajra, solid and indestructible. Mutuoluo meansShurangama Sutra with Essential Commentary, 1594, p. 228 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudra — a symbolic hand gesturearison. Immediately, the Tathagata lowered his golden arm and, with his hand, pointed at Ananda, saying, "You now see my대불정수릉엄경 (Surangama Sutra, 1456 Korean woodblock), 1456, p. 114 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 705 CEŚūraṅgama Sūtra on dream and delusionsame word
- mudra — hand sealhere is no way to limit it with thoughts or discussions. Shujialuo means vajra, solid and indestructible. Mutuoluo meansShurangama Sutra with Essential Commentary, 1594, p. 228 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudra — a symbolic hand gesturearison. Immediately, the Tathagata lowered his golden arm and, with his hand, pointed at Ananda, saying, "You now see my대불정수릉엄경 (Surangama Sutra, 1456 Korean woodblock), 1456, p. 114 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 800 CECakrasaṃvara sādhana (Ghaṇṭapāda five stages; Vajrayoginī / Vajravārāhī)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudrā — gestures or formsyour own primordial wisdom. Through the practice of the Guru sādhana for the benefit of all living beings, cultivate therDo rje phag mo'i zab khrid, 1700, p. 95 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand gesturey a radical perspective , by seeing the power of all persons, the sun is shown as a symbol. Through the extension of therDo rje phag mo'i zab khrid skor, 1700, p. 4 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal/gestureonstration of the hand, one obtains it. By separating from the woman, one rests in the Vajra... known as the sign of therdo je phag mo’i zab khrid las rdo rje chu ‘thung gi gdams pa, 1700, p. 4 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 900 CESaraha, Dohākoṣasame word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — hand gesturelutation to Shiva. With the thumb-goad mantra sacred utterance , perform worship to those on the left side with the leftDo ha'i bshad lugs sogs, 1700, p. 25 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — sealage’s intent, the guide of the higher realms and the Buddha, the sun, the bodhisattvas—all bodhisattvas clearly know theDo ha mdzod brgyad, 1700, p. 11 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal of realityd the vajra indestructible thunderbolt . The first is: "Alas, all of these," it is said. By observing the non-dual greatrgyal po do ha'i ti ka 'bring po sems kyi rnam thar ston pa'i me long, 1700, p. 8 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 900 CESaraha, Dohākośa (Royal Song)same word
- mudra — sealage’s intent, the guide of the higher realms and the Buddha, the sun, the bodhisattvas—all bodhisattvas clearly know theDo ha mdzod brgyad, 1700, p. 11 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal of realityd the vajra indestructible thunderbolt . The first is: "Alas, all of these," it is said. By observing the non-dual greatrgyal po do ha'i ti ka 'bring po sems kyi rnam thar ston pa'i me long, 1700, p. 8 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 900 CEHevajra sādhanasame word
- 1000Vajrabhairava / Yamāntaka sādhanasame word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — hand gesturel dagger pointing in a counter-clockwise direction. The foundation for the descent of the Dakini life-force. This is theJam dpal gshin rje gshed kyi sgrub thabs, 1700, p. 10 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrā — hand gesture or partnerles with a skull-cup containing the five nectars. Then, the wisdom-knowledge empowerment: the master shows the qualifiedgShin rje gshed kyi sgrub thabs, 1700, p. 55 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1200Jagaddarpaṇa, Kriyāsamuccayasame word
Indian
- 200 CEKauṭilya's Arthaśāstrasame word
- mudrā — official sealful examination, be allowed to reach their destination either inside or outside the harem, as indicated by the seal-markKauṭilya's Arthaśāstra, 1909, p. 86 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrabe allowed to reach their destination—whether inside or outside the quarters—if they are authorized by an official sealKautilya's Arthashastra (Shamasastry translation), 1915, p. 103 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 200 CEManusmṛti (Mānava Dharmaśāstra)same word
- 200 CEYājñavalkya Smṛtisame word
- 350 CEPatañjali, Yoga Sūtra (with Vyāsa bhāṣya)same word
- 700 CEBādarāyaṇa, Brahma-sūtra with Śaṅkara's bhāṣya (and Rāmānuja)same word
- 800 CEMālinīvijayottara Tantrasame word
- 800 CEVijñānabhairavasame word
- 850 CEVasugupta, Śivasūtra (with Kṣemarāja's Vimarśinī)same word
- mudrā — gestures/sealsion of impure knowledge as a form of delusion, preceded by its definition. 5. Instructions on the efficacy of mantra andShiva Sutra Vimarshini (Vasugupta/Kshemaraja, KSTS Vol 1, 1912), 1912, p. 20 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrā — symbolic gestures or sealsm. As stated in the Śrī Trikasāra The Essence of the Threefold System : "The wise one who is always sealed by the mudrasShiva Sutra Vimarshini, 1911, p. 142 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 850 CEVasugupta, Śiva Sūtra with Kṣemarāja's Vimarśinīsame word
- mudrā — gestures/sealsion of impure knowledge as a form of delusion, preceded by its definition. 5. Instructions on the efficacy of mantra andShiva Sutra Vimarshini (Vasugupta/Kshemaraja, KSTS Vol 1, 1912), 1912, p. 20 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrā — symbolic gestures or sealsm. As stated in the Śrī Trikasāra The Essence of the Threefold System : "The wise one who is always sealed by the mudrasShiva Sutra Vimarshini, 1911, p. 142 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 850 CENetra Tantra (yoga chapters, with Kṣemarāja's Udyota)same word
- 875 CESpandakārikā with Nirṇaya / Sandohasame word
- mudrā — symbolic gesture or stateer of consciousness, like a series of reflections appearing and disappearing inside a mirror, by finding entrance in theSpanda-Kārikās with Kṣemarāja's Spanda-Nirṇaya, 1925, p. 151 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrās — gestures/sealsency and so on. This should be explained thus. Enough. The wheel of powers is the group of mantras and the collection ofSpanda-Sandoha, 1917, p. 24 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 875 CESpanda-kārikā with Kṣemarāja's Nirṇaya and Sandohasame word
- mudrā — symbolic gesture or stateer of consciousness, like a series of reflections appearing and disappearing inside a mirror, by finding entrance in theSpanda-Kārikās with Kṣemarāja's Spanda-Nirṇaya, 1925, p. 151 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrās — gestures/sealsency and so on. This should be explained thus. Enough. The wheel of powers is the group of mantras and the collection ofSpanda-Sandoha, 1917, p. 24 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1000Abhinavagupta, Tantrāloka (with Tantrasāra)same word
- mudrā — ritual seal or gesturee practice is unrestrained. 199 Having described the true nature of meditation in this way, the author now describes theThe Light of the Tantras, 1000, p. 923 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrā — seal/gestureludes the rule of the letter. We shall explain the instrument karaṇa the physical means/posture in the revelation of theThe Essence of Tantra, 1918, p. 75 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1000Abhinavagupta, Tantrāloka (with Jayaratha) and Tantrasārasame word
- mudrā — ritual seal or gesturee practice is unrestrained. 199 Having described the true nature of meditation in this way, the author now describes theThe Light of the Tantras, 1000, p. 923 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrā — seal/gestureludes the rule of the letter. We shall explain the instrument karaṇa the physical means/posture in the revelation of theThe Essence of Tantra, 1918, p. 75 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1000Abhinavagupta, Parātrīśikā-vivaraṇa / -laghuvṛttisame word
- 1025Kṣemarāja, Pratyabhijñāhṛdayasame word
- 1025Kṣemarāja, Pratyabhijñā-hṛdayasame word
- 1096Somaśambhupaddhati (Kriyākāṇḍakramāvalī)same word
- 1100Yoginīhṛdayasame word
- 1100Śāradātilaka & Prapañcasāra (mantra-sādhana manuals)same word
- 1200Tantrarāja Tantrasame word
- 1200Kulārṇava Tantrasame word
- Mudrāitual behavior , || 44 || whether she be a young girl, one observing religious vows, or one who holds the yogic gesturesKularnava Tantra, Unknown, p. 121 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudraiginal: "Kaulachara" , **wine** original: "madya" , **meat** original: "mamsa" , **fish** original: "matsya" , **grain**Kularnava Tantra - English Translation (Arthur Avalon), Unknown, p. 51 · original word kept by the translator
- 1200Gorakṣanātha, Siddhasiddhāntapaddhati & Gorakṣaśatakasame word
- 1300Śivasvarodaya (breath-divination and svara yoga)same word
- 1450Svātmārāma, Haṭhapradīpikāsame word
- Mudrading the breath (retention), one should slowly... ->॥ Vernacular Explanation ॥<- Now the second practice, the Great LockLight on the Yoga of Force with Commentaries, undated, p. 94 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudrā — physical locks or gesturessists of four limbs that will be spoken of: posture āsana , breath control kumbhaka breath retention , the various sealsHathayogapradipika (Sanskrit, 1867), 1867, p. 35 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudrândha (The Root Lock), Jâlandhara Bandha (The Throat Lock). 6. Glossary of technical terms included in the original text:The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, 1915, p. 36 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1500Śiva Saṃhitāsame word
- Mudrâ(the ether of intelligence). ### *A Secret* ->**There is no posture equal to Siddhâsana , no power equal to Kumbha , noThe Compendium of Shiva, Unknown, p. 64 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudraned things through practice. There should be no hesitation in doing so. 19. O you worshipped of the gods! Know that thisThe Siva Samhita, 1914, p. 24 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1577Pūrṇānanda, Ṣaṭcakranirūpaṇa (The Serpent Power)same word
- mudras — symbolic gestures or positionsspecial ways of breathing, mantras sacred chants , and different postures and movements. The Shiva Samhitâ describes tenThe chakras. A monograph, 1927, p. -62 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra"Giver of boons to the worlds" means he grants desired gifts. "Hands gleaming with fearlessness" indicates he holds theDescription of the Six Chakras, Unknown, p. 26 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudrana. Five Upapranas (minor life-forces). The five Vāyus (airs/winds). Their function. --- ->CHAPTER VII Bandha (lock) andThe Mysterious Kundalini (1927), 1927, p. 13 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1577Pūrṇānanda, Ṣaṭcakranirūpaṇasame word
- 1700Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitāsame word
- Mudrâ — sealing gestureehind the back and take hold of the toes of the feet. Fix the gaze on the tip of the nose, having previously adopted theThe Gheranda Samhita (S.C. Vasu translation), 1914, p. 18 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudrâ — gesturecleaning is the highest secret and should never be revealed. External Cleaning 22. By Kâkachaṅchu crow-bill or crow-billGheranda Samhita (Sanskrit-English), 1915, p. 10 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1775Mahānirvāṇa Tantrasame word
- 1851N.C. Paul, A Treatise on the Yoga Philosophy (1851); T.C. Rajan Iyengar (1908)same word
Chinese
- 705 CEŚūraṅgama Sūtrasame word
- mudra — hand sealhere is no way to limit it with thoughts or discussions. Shujialuo means vajra, solid and indestructible. Mutuoluo meansShurangama Sutra with Essential Commentary, 1594, p. 228 · flagged as a term by the translator
- Mudra — a symbolic hand gesturearison. Immediately, the Tathagata lowered his golden arm and, with his hand, pointed at Ananda, saying, "You now see my대불정수릉엄경 (Surangama Sutra, 1456 Korean woodblock), 1456, p. 114 · flagged as a term by the translator
Tibetan
- 1050Dzogchen Seventeen Tantras & Vima snying thigsame word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — sealThe thigle drop/sphere mind-lamp, the pure-dharma consciousness, who is that? This knowing, it acts in the heart of theKlong gsal thod rgal lam khrid, 1700, p. 23 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal/gesturee who knows the firm realization of liberation in this world, and who is established in the inner heart through the firmrgyud bcu bdun, 1700, p. 20 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudraa swirling lotus, she slays all enemies without exception. Homage to the One whose fingers are adorned with the gesturesNyan brgyud rdo rje zam pa'i sgom khrid, 1700, p. 23 · original word kept by the translator
- 1050Nāropa, Six Yogas (tummo, illusory body, dream, clear light, bardo, phowa)same word and a translator’s rendering
- Mudra — seal/symboless. The clear luminosity, the lamp of bodhicitta mind of enlightenment , together with the Lord of Sages, the sovereignrje btsun mai tri pa’i lugs kyi bde mchog snyan brgyud las/ ‘pho khrid snying gi nor bu, 1700, p. 4 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal/symbolic gesturehe wish-fulfilling jewel, Yidzhin Norbu . Upon the ocean of bliss, which is free from the stains and obscurations of then’a ro chos drug gi nang tshan gtum mo’i man ngag nges don bla ma’i zhal shes legs bris bdag po’i gtung ba, 1700, p. 1 · flagged as a term by the translator
- phyag rgya — mudra/seal76 Left The bcom ldan 'das Bhagavan/Blessed One realization practice does not exist without the other. Thus, the arisinggtum mo’i zhal skyong phyag bzhed zhal shes kyi skor zin bris su bkod pa, 1700, p. 11 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1100Tibetan dream yoga (Six Yogas of Nāropa; rmi lam) and the Bardo Thödol's dream bardosame word and a translator’s rendering
- mudrā — symbolic hand gestureteenth Day. Each deity is depicted in conformity with the description given in the text as to colour, position, posture,The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol), 1927, p. 116 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — ritual hand gesturecite Om Mani Padme Hum Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus . Sprinkle water on the two torma ritual offering cakes . With theZhi khro dgongs pa rang grol (Tibetan Book of the Dead / Bardo Thödol), Kalimpong: Mani Dorji, 1, p. 52 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand gesture: may the bardo intermediate state be accomplished through ease from here. Oṃ Āḥ Hūṃ. In the conch-face mansion’s mixingBar do thos grol gser 'bris ma, 1700, p. 22 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1100Machig Labdrön, Gcodsame word
- mudra — seal/gestureking of the object of reality of the two [types] of agreement, wisdom, and so on. The form of the offering, which is thedBang bskur gcod ki zhal gdams, 1700, p. 78 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand gesture31 ...East direction. Thegcod kyi zab don thugs kyi snying po zhes bya ba kyad par can, 1700, p. 21 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1150Lojong (Seven-Point Mind Training; 37 Practices)same word
- 1310Mkha' 'gro snying thig (Dākinī Heart-Essence instruction cycle)same word
- mudra — hand gestureollows: it should be established by showing it as having the nature of representing an indication of the path . The sealmKha' 'gro snying thig gi khrid yig zab lam gsal byed, 1700, p. 74 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — ritual gestureiciousness of perfect excellence and goodness. Hum a seed syllable representing the awakened mind : Through the wrathfulThor bu Zab chos mkha' snying thig gi chos sde, 1700, p. 192 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1320Rangjung Dorje (Karmapa III), rNam shes ye shes 'byed pa and Zab mo nang donsame word
- 1350Karma Lingpa, Bar do thos grol (Zhi khro dgongs pa rang grol)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudrā — symbolic hand gestureteenth Day. Each deity is depicted in conformity with the description given in the text as to colour, position, posture,The Tibetan Book of the Dead (Bardo Thodol), 1927, p. 116 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — ritual hand gesturecite Om Mani Padme Hum Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus . Sprinkle water on the two torma ritual offering cakes . With theZhi khro dgongs pa rang grol (Tibetan Book of the Dead / Bardo Thödol), Kalimpong: Mani Dorji, 1, p. 52 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand gesture: may the bardo intermediate state be accomplished through ease from here. Oṃ Āḥ Hūṃ. In the conch-face mansion’s mixingBar do thos grol gser 'bris ma, 1700, p. 22 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1350Longchenpa, mDzod bdun (Seven Treasuries)same word
- 1400Dzogchen khrid yig (direct-introduction and guidance manuals; Sems sde, Kun byed rgyal po)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — symbolic hand gestureserings and torma ritual cake offerings must be explained in detail. Conquer demons through the application of mantra andSems khrid sna tshogs, 1700, p. 18 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — sealn of the form of accomplishing the base is staying, and knowing well the characteristics of what is attained because therNal 'byor bzhi rim gsang chen sgrub pa'i klong yangs, 1700, p. 13 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — symbolic hand gesturehiva the auspicious one , O beloved. 4 The mantra , the yantra geometric power diagram , and the tantra , as well as therDzogs chen 'khor 'das rang grol sogs, 1700, p. 50 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1488Life of Milarepa (rNam thar)same word
- 1488Milarepa, Mgur 'bum & Rnam tharsame word
- 1500Tshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba (long-life visualisation cycle)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — symbolic gesturesion of the Conqueror's intention. As for the way of showing the transmission through letters with compassion, it is theNeyphug Thor bu Tshe khrid rdo phreng chos skor, 1700, p. 17 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudras — symbolic hand gesturesation, and the ritual acts of accomplishment. This includes the names of the deities of the mandala, their hand gesturesTshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba'i skor, 1700, p. 52 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudras — symbolic hand gesturespledges. Next, the master shall complete the rituals of the empowerments for the students. **Folio 3** Then, the names,Tshe khrid rdo rje phreng ba'i skor, 1700, p. 93 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1500Guru yoga (Bla ma'i rnal 'byor; Bla ma dgongs 'dus)same word
- mudra — symbolic gestureough the great wisdom-bliss of light, even if it appears, the blessing of the rigdzin wisdom holder lama... Nyingtik TheRtsa gsum dgongs 'dus zab mo gter gyi mdzod - Rig 'dzin rgyun gyi rnal 'byor, 1700, p. 2 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal/symbolic gestureis bliss. Again, contemplate the practice together as self, practice well, and establish well. Establish the mind in theNeyphug Thor bu Bla ma'i rnal 'byor byin rlabs kun 'dus sogs, 1700, p. 88 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1550Mahāmudrā manuals (Wangchuk Dorje, Pema Karpo, Tashi Namgyal, Khamtrul)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — seale summary of the seal, it is taken from the perspective of obtaining a body that is extremely clear. In general, for theIntroduction to the Preliminary Practice of Mahamudra (Innate Union), 1710, p. 290 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — seal/hand gesturethat place, all human gods and non-human beings will protect, guard, and conceal them. Thus he commanded. Homage to theNges don phyag rgya chen po’i smon lam gyi ’grel ba bdud rtsi’i snying khu, 1700, p. 24 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand-sealtion or variant of Sanskrit-derived ritual terminology. The departure is to be understood as relying on the front of thephyag chen lugs kyi yan lag lnga sbyong sogs ne bar mkho ba’i ‘khrul ‘khor ‘ga’ zhig ain bris su btabs pa, 1700, p. 10 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1600Zhal gdams / man ngag — retreat and heart-advice manualssame word
- mudra — sealSentient beings are similar to those friends without familiarity; they are separated from that physical form. The sixthri chos yon tan kun 'byung rin po che 'bar ba bzhugs pa'i nyams len, 1700, p. 8 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudras — symbolic gesturesings of the lineage masters have been brought to perfection. **Hum.** There is no end to the light appearing in the foursPyod khrid snyan brgyud zhal gdams zin bris, 1700, p. 20 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1700Dzogchen instruction literature (Semde khrid yig, kun gzhi rang grol, thod rgal)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — sealThe thigle drop/sphere mind-lamp, the pure-dharma consciousness, who is that? This knowing, it acts in the heart of theKlong gsal thod rgal lam khrid, 1700, p. 23 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — symbolic hand gesturehiva the auspicious one , O beloved. 4 The mantra , the yantra geometric power diagram , and the tantra , as well as therDzogs chen 'khor 'das rang grol sogs, 1700, p. 50 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudras — symbolic hand gesturesBody , the peaceful and wrathful deities. It is the magical display of the various rising and liberating states. For thekhrid yig kun gzhi rang grol sogs chos tshan kha 'thor sna tsogs, 1700, p. 4 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1700Mahāmudrā instruction manuals (Bhutanese and Drukpa Kagyü)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — seale summary of the seal, it is taken from the perspective of obtaining a body that is extremely clear. In general, for theIntroduction to the Preliminary Practice of Mahamudra (Innate Union), 1710, p. 290 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand-sealtion or variant of Sanskrit-derived ritual terminology. The departure is to be understood as relying on the front of thephyag chen lugs kyi yan lag lnga sbyong sogs ne bar mkho ba’i ‘khrul ‘khor ‘ga’ zhig ain bris su btabs pa, 1700, p. 10 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — symbolic gestureand the actions, the two [methods] of the youth's intent, the continuity of the bodhicitta mind of enlightenment and theThadrak Thor bu 026 Phyag chen khrid yig sogs, 1700, p. 561 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1700Sngon 'gro (preliminary practice) manualssame word
- mudra — symbolic hand gesture/sealpace or the celestial realm . From the sadhana for the stainless instructions of the sky-farers, at the time of the mainKun bzang dgongs 'dus sngon 'gro, 1700, p. 94 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — hand gestureMount Meru, like a universal monarch." Recite these and other mandala verses, and make the offering with the appropriateYang zab khrid rgya'i sngon 'gro, 1700, p. 93 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — ritual hand gesturee of sentient beings, is purified in its source. Unblemished speech. By pleasing the Tathagatas with the offering of thebla ma nor rgyam sngon 'gro'i 'don cha, 1700, p. 15 · flagged as a term by the translator
- 1700Legs bshad (miscellaneous aphorism collections, Neyphug/Phurdrup)same word
- 1765Jigme Lingpa, Klong chen snying thig (with Patrul's Kun bzang bla ma'i zhal lung)same word and a translator’s rendering
- mudra — ritual hand gestureing with mantra is a point for subduing the vicious eight classes of spirits. When the chonyi deity is arranged with theklong chen snying thig thugs sgrub dpal chen 'dus pa dang khro rol gyi gtor zlog, 1700, p. 22 · flagged as a term by the translator
- mudra — ritual hand gesturein, rotating twice. By following the succession of the fingers, one cleanses the signs of the central portal through theklong snying bde stong rlung gi rdzogs rim bgegs sel ‘khrul ‘khor rig ‘dzin brgyud pa’i phyag bzhes dri med shel gyi me , 1700, p. 1 · flagged as a term by the translator
Theosophical & Modern Esoteric
- 1874Randolph, Eulis / Magia Sexualissame word
- 1889Blavatsky, The Key to Theosophy (with The Voice of the Silence, Theosophical Glossary)same word
- 1889The Voice of the Silencesame word
- 1889Blavatsky, The Voice of the Silencesame word
- 1927Leadbeater, The Chakrassame word
Modern European
- 1914Silberer, Probleme der Mystik und ihrer Symboliksame word
How it is done — 4 instruction pages
Pages a blind judge read as giving the steps of the practice — order, positions, counts, timing — not merely naming it. Found by describing the act to the page embeddings and among the evidence above; each line says what a leader would still have to invent.
- 1496금강반야바라밀경 (Diamond Sutra, 1496 Korean woodblock, Hwaamsa)
- 1200Phyag chen rgya gzhung (Indian Mahāmudrā Texts)
- 1700Bde stong rlung gi rdzogs rim snyan brgyud yid bzhin nor bu’i shog dril du gab pa’i man ng
- 2018Shi, Hu: Fo shuo yi qie ru lai zhen shi she da cheng xian zheng san mei da jiao wang jing
At home in Indian / Buddhist
No work labelled Indian / Buddhist on the four maps attests it behind the gate; the concept’s own tradition may be under-mapped, or its home works are held only in vocabulary lists.
Evidence gate. A work is listed only where a translator marked the word as a term with a gloss, or kept the original word beside the English, on at least one page of a held edition. Vocabulary lists and keywords alone do not count: in a Greek vocabulary list ἡσυχία is the ordinary word for quiet. Up to 3 pages are shown per work, preferring those with a gloss. The vocabulary was built 2026-09-11; the graph on 2026-09-13.