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'''Anjali''': (Pali) To join the palms in a reverential gesture of respect. A common greeting in Asian and Buddhist countries. (Japanese: Gassho) | '''Anjali''': (Pali) To join the palms in a reverential gesture of respect. A common greeting in Asian and Buddhist countries. (Japanese: Gassho) | ||
− | In recent years, since the beginning of the twenty first century, the anjali gesture has become more popular around the world, even among those who are not Asian or Buddhist. | + | [[Image:Anjali1.gif|thumb|300px|left|An anjali emoticon, frequently used on Buddhist forums, such as [[Dhamma Wheel]]]] |
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+ | In recent years, since the beginning of the twenty first century, the anjali gesture has become more popular around the world, even among those who are not Asian or Buddhist. This includes celebritites and politicians, who can be seen joining their hands in the anjali greeting, for example at the beginning or end of a speech or accepting an award. | ||
[[Category:Pali terms]] | [[Category:Pali terms]] |
Revision as of 13:48, 28 July 2010
Anjali: (Pali) To join the palms in a reverential gesture of respect. A common greeting in Asian and Buddhist countries. (Japanese: Gassho)
In recent years, since the beginning of the twenty first century, the anjali gesture has become more popular around the world, even among those who are not Asian or Buddhist. This includes celebritites and politicians, who can be seen joining their hands in the anjali greeting, for example at the beginning or end of a speech or accepting an award.