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Buddha's calling of the Earth to witness his purity and chastity despite the temptations of Mara
Bhumisparsha Mudra gesture represents the moment of the Buddha's awakening as he claims the earth as the witness of his enlightenment.
Just before he realized enlightenment, it is believed that the demon Mara tried to frighten him with the armies of demons and monsters including his daughters who tried to tempt him to get out of meditation under the Bodhi tree. While the demon king Mara claimed the throne of enlightenment for himself, his demon army claimed to be the witness for Mara's enlightenment.
Upon challenge from Mara, Prince Siddhartha reached his hand out to reach the earth for the witness.
That was the moment of Buddha's Awakening.
Hence, it is believed that the Bhumisparsha Mudra, or "the earth witness" mudra commemorates the Buddha's victory over the temptation by the demon-king
Mara.
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Lord Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who lived in ancient India around 2,500 years ago. He is the founder of Buddhism, a religion and philosophy that emphasizes personal spiritual development and the attainment of enlightenment or nirvana.
Buddha was born into a royal family in present-day Nepal and lived a life of luxury until he encountered the Four Sights - an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a wandering ascetic. These experiences led him to renounce his worldly possessions and seek spiritual enlightenment.
After years of meditation and spiritual practice, Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi tree and began teaching others the path to liberation from suffering. He taught the Four Noble Truths - that suffering exists, that it arises from craving and attachment, that it can be overcome, and that the Eightfold Path leads to liberation.
Buddha’s teachings have since spread throughout the world, influencing the arts, culture, and spirituality of countless people. He is revered as a symbol of compassion, wisdom, and enlightenment.