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Of the five more common Mudra (hand positions) two are of hands together:

  • Dharmachakra Mudra (Wheel Turning) is the gesture of "wheel-turning" or the turning of the wheel of the dharma It represents the Buddha's teachings.
  • Dhyana Mudra (Meditation) is the gesture of meditation.

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The NAMASKAR/NAMASTE Mudra is the one you mean; it is a greeting showing the hands are empty yet the two of you are one in friendship and peace.

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The hand positions are called Mudras. There are a few different Mudras and each Mudra has its own meaning. They range from greetings to gestures of protection and dispelling of fear.

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