Thangka Description
Material: Hand painted in Nepal by Tibetan artisans on Cotton Canvas with Silk Brocade
Painting L x H: 15.75 x 21.75 inches
Scroll L x H: 31 x 46 inches
- The Medicine Buddha is a figure of Healing, one whose teachings relieve suffering
- Depicted as Blue and always shown holding bowl of healing nectar with healing herb stalk in right hand
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The Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of all the Buddha’s healing qualities, associated with healing both physical and mental suffering
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Represents healing and increasing healing powers for self and others, also for overcoming the suffering of attachment, hatred, and ignorance
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His deep blue color is that of lapis lazuli. Traditionally this precious stone was used to symbolize that which is pure or rare, the deep blue light has a healing effect on those who use it in visualization practices
- Usually portrayed seated with a jar of medicine in his left hand, often blue-colored, his right hand is resting on his knee in the mudra of generosity, with the stem of a healing plant in between his thumb and forefinger
- Popularly known as Bhaisayaguru in Sanskrit
- Ships from our California gallery