Consider the following pairs:1. Abhaya Mudra: Associated with the thi...
1. Abhaya Mudra: Incorrectly matched. Abhaya Mudra is associated with the fifth Dhyani-Buddha, Amoghasiddhi, not the third Dhyani-Buddha Ratnasambhava.
2. Dharmachakra Mudra: Correctly matched. It symbolizes the 'Wheel of Dharma'.
3. Bhumisparsha Mudra: Correctly matched. It symbolizes the moment of Buddha's enlightenment under the pipal tree.
4. Dhyana Mudra: Correctly matched. It denotes a state of concentration and meditation.
Thus, three pairs are correctly matched.
Explanation:
- Abhaya Mudra, which symbolizes peace and friendship, is associated with the fifth Dhyani-Buddha, Amoghasiddhi.
- Dharmachakra Mudra represents the 'Wheel of Dharma' and is associated with the first Dhyani-Buddha, Vairochana.
- Bhumisparsha Mudra, symbolizing Buddha's enlightenment moment, is indeed correctly described.
- Dhyana Mudra, denoting a state of meditation, is also correctly described.
Hence, the answer is Option C: Only three pairs.