吽うん形ぎょう

noun

closed-mouthed form; statue with closed mouth

Buddhist term referring to a statue with a closed mouth, symbolizing the 'um' sound in 'aum'. Often paired with 阿形 (あぎょう), the open-mouthed form.

• 仁に王おう像ぞうの吽うん形ぎょうは口くちを閉とじている。

  The closed-mouthed form of the Nio statue has its mouth shut.