The flower picker is a kind of seal. As for the seal deed, King Kong Ding Jing said that there are four kinds of seals, such as Big Seal, Samadhi Seal, French Seal and karma Seal. This is a seal contract (handprint), with fingers as various symbols. Among these handprints, such as natural prints and will prints, the history of their establishment is very early; However, technically speaking, it is only the view of later generations to use fingers to represent the shape of lotus or fingerprints to represent the five strands of diamond pestle.

The flower picker, also known as the Lotus Hand, is a kind of Buddhist handprint (also known as seal deed) and a declaration seal. It is also one of the common gestures of Buddha statues. The thumb is twisted with the middle finger (or the index finger and the ring finger), and the other fingers are naturally relaxed.

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The origin of Buddhist handprints;

1, declaration seal: This is the handprint made by Buddha and Bodhisattva during the lecture, symbolizing the meaning of the declaration made by Buddha and Bodhisattva. After the Buddha became a Taoist, he used this handprint when he turned the Falun in Liudao Temple for the first time, so "Falun Seal" is also called "Falun Seal".

2. Fearless Seal: The Buddha dispels inner fears for believers, gives fearlessness to all sentient beings, and guides all sentient beings to the right path. This handprint shows the Buddha's compassionate desire to help all beings, and it is said that it can make all beings feel at ease and fearless. The posture of the handprint is: the right hand is raised to the chest, the palm is outward, and the five fingers are naturally extended.

3, meditation seal: meditation seal is the most common handprint of the Buddha, indicating meditation and inner stability. It is said that this is the gesture used by the Buddha when he became a monk. The posture of the handprint is as follows: put your hands on the back in front of your abdomen, put your right hand on your left hand, and connect the tips of your thumbs.

4. Touching the ground: Touching the ground is also called "enlightenment seal" or "demon-reducing seal". Cover your right knee with your right hand and touch the ground with your fingers to indicate demon-reducing. According to legend, when the Buddha was practicing, demons constantly interfered with his practice. Later, the Buddha touched the ground with his right finger, making it the basis, and finally frightened the demon king. It also symbolizes that Luo Cha, Hag, and various heresies were surrendered by Buddhism.

5. Giving vows and seals: Buddhas and Bodhisattvas will give vows and seals to show compassion for all sentient beings, give them what they need and satisfy their wishes. In addition to Sakyamuni Buddha, Guanyin Bodhisattva and pharmacist Buddha also often wear this seal to express their compassion and generosity to all beings. The posture of the handprint is: the palm is open, the palm is outward, and the fingers are drooping, indicating giving.

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