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Dharmachakra Mudra

धर्मचक्र मुद्रा

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Etymology

Dharmachakra (धर्मचक्र) means 'Wheel of Dharma' or 'Wheel of Law'

Finger Position

Both hands forming interlocking circles at heart level

Duration

During teaching or dharma study

Difficulty

Intermediate

Associated Chakras

Anahata(Heart)

Vishuddha(Throat)

Bija Mantra: OM

Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points

MGN Notation

HAND(LEFT)
  PALM(INWARD)
  WRIST(STRAIGHT)
  T: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(RIGHT.T.tip)
  1: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(RIGHT.1.tip)
  2: BENT
  3: BENT
  4: BENT
  FINGERS(INTERLOCKED)

HAND(RIGHT)
  PALM(OUTWARD)
  WRIST(STRAIGHT)
  T: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(LEFT.T.tip)
  1: STRAIGHT, TOUCH(LEFT.1.tip)
  2: BENT
  3: BENT
  4: BENT
  FINGERS(INTERLOCKED)

# Palms face opposite directions, circles touching

Instructions

Form two circles by touching thumb to index finger on each hand. Bring both hands to chest height so the circles lightly touch. Right palm faces outward (expression). Left palm faces inward (listening). Keep shoulders relaxed, neck long, and breathe through the nose. Practice steps - Arrive for three slow breaths. Inhale receive. Exhale express. - Listen: place attention in the left, inward‑facing circle for 6–8 breaths. - Speak: shift attention to the right, outward‑facing circle; let the out‑...

Quick Start Checklist

1Sit upright; touch thumbs and index fingertips together
2Form circles with both hands at heart level
3Right hand faces out; left hand faces in toward heart
4Breathe naturally; embody dharma teaching
5Practice 10-20 minutes during teaching or study
6Focus on turning the wheel of wisdom and truth

Benefits

Physical

•Opens chest and throat area
•improves breathing

Mental

•Promotes wisdom transmission
•clarity of teaching and communication

Spiritual

Traditional texts describe this as "supporting clear communication and balanced learning" — their terms for how this heart-level hand positioning with connected circles activates the parasympathetic nervous system's communication functions. Practitioners often report that this mudra helps develop what ancient sources called "teaching awareness" — the calm, centered state that can support clear exp

Precautions

!Modify hand height if shoulder tension or pain
!Gentle finger contact if arthritis; avoid forcing range
!Practice in shorter sets if social anxiety is high; combine with grounding
!Discontinue and consult a professional if communication practice triggers acute distress

Clinical Applications

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Guided Practice

Bring thumb and index finger together on both hands to make two soft circles. Lift your hands to chest height so the circles lightly touch. Right palm faces outward for expression. Left palm faces inward for listening. Lengthen through the crown. Let shoulders drop. Soften the jaw and rest the tongue on the roof of the mouth. Breathe through the nose with a quiet, slightly longer exhale. Arrive T

Symbolism

Traditional Buddhist iconography describes this as representing balanced communication - the left hand symbolizing receptive listening and the right hand representing clear expression, with connected circles showing the continuous flow between learning and sharing. Ancient practitioners believed thi