Question

Why in the statues of Buddha does the Buddhas hand touch the ground in the enlightenment pose?

Answer 1

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According to legend, if one rubs the Laughing Buddha's great belly, it brings forth wealth, good luck, and prosperity. Budai is often confused for the Buddha in West. But in reality, the Chinese name Budai has no connection with the Sanskrit word, Buddha.

mudra in Buddha statues is a gesture and body posture holding special meanings and commemorating few of the important moments in the Buddha's life. One of the most common and popular mudras which are found depicted in Buddha statues is the Bhumisparsha mudra, translated as the earth touching gesture. Buddha statues with this mudra are commonly known as the "earth-witness" Buddha and these iconographic representations are one of the most popular Buddhas you can find anywhere in the world.

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Answer 2

Bhumisparsa mudra is said to have been the Buddha's hand gesture when he achieved enlightenment. At the point where the demon Mara attempted to corrupt his resolve, theBuddha is said to have touched the ground, indicating that the earth itself was bearing witness to his victory over the darkness of delusion