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Victory over Mara

Victory Over Mara Mudra

A bejeweled Mara Vijaya Mudra on a Buddha image at Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. Mudras are the hand gestures made by Buddha, each has a significance and many symbolize an important event in the Buddha’s journey to enlightenment.

The bling decorating this Buddha’s hand is unusual. Nice for the shot, but I have to wonder if it is appropriate since Buddha determined the pursuit of material possessions was not part of the path to enlightenment.