In Hinduism, a similar hand gesture – with the tips of middle and ring finger touching the thumb – is known as "Apāna Mudrā", a yogic gesture believed to rejuvenate the body. In Indian classical dance forms, it symbolises the lion. In Buddhism, the "Karana Mudrā" is seen as an apotropaic gesture to expel demons, remove negative energy, and ward off evil. It is commonly found on depictions of Gautama Buddha. It is also found on the Song dynasty statue of Laozi, the founder of Taoism, on Mount Qingyuan, China.