Oxidized Copper Medicine Buddha Statue: The Supreme Healer
This Oxidized Copper Medicine Buddha Statue, titled The Supreme Healer, stands at 7.3”/18.5cm in height and 5.1”/13cm at the base, with a weight of 0.87 kg. Handcrafted from oxidized copper, the statue exudes a timeless, aged aesthetic that highlights its serene presence and spiritual depth. The subdued finish enhances the fine detailing and calm expression, making it a meaningful addition to any meditation space, altar, or personal collection.
Medicine Buddha is depicted seated in padmāsana on a lotus base, symbolizing purity and detachment. His right hand is extended downward in the gesture of granting boons, holding a branch of the myrobalan plant, known for its healing properties. The left hand rests in his lap, holding a bowl filled with healing nectar, representing inner balance and the medicine of Dharma. This iconography reflects his role as a divine physician who cures both physical illness and the deeper afflictions of ignorance and suffering.
Size: 7.3”/18.5cm (Height) x 5.1”/13cm (Base)
Weight: 0.87 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaiṣajyaguru in Sanskrit and Sangye Menla in Tibetan, is the Buddha of healing and medicine in Mahayana Buddhism. He is revered as the Supreme Healer who not only cures physical ailments but also heals the suffering of the mind and spirit caused by greed, hatred, and ignorance.