Original Hand- Painted Medicine Buddha / Bhaisajyaguru Tibetan Thangka Painting

Dimensions: 50 x 37 cm
Materials: Tibetan Dust Of Gold And Tibetan Natural Colors
Canvas: Organic Cotton
Hand Painted In Nepal
Master Quality Tibetan Thangka
Unframed Thangka

The Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaisajyaguru, is a significant figure in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in the context of healing and alleviating suffering. The twelve great vows made by the Medicine Buddha reflect his compassionate intention to alleviate the physical and spiritual suffering of sentient beings. These vows are central to the practice and veneration of the Medicine Buddha:

Illuminating Countless Realms: The Medicine Buddha aspires to radiate light that enables all sentient beings to attain Buddhahood, thereby liberating them from suffering.
Awakening Sentient Beings: Through the radiant light of his lapis lazuli body, he seeks to awaken the minds of sentient beings, helping them attain clarity and insight.
Providing Material Needs: The Medicine Buddha vows to fulfill the material needs of sentient beings, recognizing that material well-being can be a stepping stone to spiritual growth.
Correcting Heretical Views: He aims to correct erroneous views and guide beings toward the path of the Bodhisattva, which is characterized by compassion and wisdom.
Upholding Moral Precepts: The Medicine Buddha vows to assist beings in upholding moral precepts, even if they have failed to do so in the past, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct.
Healing Physical Suffering: One of the primary aspects of the Medicine Buddha's vows is to heal physical suffering, including deformities and illnesses.
Relieving Destitution: He pledges to help those who are destitute and suffering, offering relief to those in poverty.
Gender Transformation: The Medicine Buddha vows to assist women who wish to be reborn as men in achieving their desired rebirth, reflecting the belief in reincarnation.
Healing Mental Afflictions: His compassionate intention extends to healing mental afflictions and delusions, promoting mental well-being.
Freeing the Oppressed: He aspires to help the oppressed be free from suffering, emphasizing liberation from all forms of suffering and bondage.
Alleviating Hunger and Thirst: The Medicine Buddha vows to relieve those who suffer from severe hunger and thirst, addressing the most basic physical needs.
Providing Clothing and Comfort: Finally, he seeks to help those who are destitute and suffering from cold and discomfort, addressing their physical hardships.
The practice of Medicine Buddha healing involves meditation, visualization, and recitation of the Medicine Buddha's mantra, which is believed to have therapeutic effects on physical and mental health. It is a means for Buddhists to cultivate compassion and channel healing energy toward oneself and others, with the ultimate goal of alleviating suffering and promoting well-being in all its forms. This practice is particularly prevalent in Mahayana Buddhist traditions and has a significant role in the pursuit of both physical and spiritual healing.