The Dharmachakra Mudra (Turning the Wheel of Law) commemorates the moment the Buddha delivered his first teachings in Deer Park. 3. The Science of the "Five Elements"
On the night of his enlightenment, the demon Mara challenged the Buddha's right to his seat. The Buddha touched the ground with his right hand—the Bhumisparsha Mudra —calling the Earth goddess to witness his lifetimes of merit. The Earth trembled in response, and Mara was defeated. Mudras Mudras
When a rampaging elephant was unleashed to kill the Buddha, he stood calm and raised his hand in the Abhaya Mudra (Gesture of Fearlessness). The beast, overcome by his compassion, stopped and bowed its head. The Dharmachakra Mudra (Turning the Wheel of Law)
The earliest "story" began with the Vedas (c. 1500–500 BCE), where priests used mudras to regulate the rhythm and intonation of sacred chants. The Buddha touched the ground with his right