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Naruto hand seals are based on Buddhism?!




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Metabee177



Joined: 31 May 2024
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 12:05 am Reply with quote
In the anime Naruto, the hand seals used are supposed to channel "chakra" energy to use ninja magic or Jutsu.


But, Did you know hand seals come from Hinduism and especially Buddhism?!

In Buddhism, hand seals are called mudra and channel energy depending on what you want. Such as, using mudra for meditative practice or for health purposes!
Cool

[EDIT: Made the title not all-caps. -TK]
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