The Master of Remedies Medicine Buddha | Healing Deity
The Master of Remedies Medicine Buddha Statue stands 7.1” (18 cm) tall, with a base width of 4.9” (12.5 cm), and weighs 1.10 kg. Handcrafted from oxidized copper, Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaisajyaguru, is venerated for his ability to heal physical and spiritual ailments. This compact statue is perfect for personal altars, healing spaces, or as a spiritual gift promoting well-being and inner peace.
The Medicine Buddha is traditionally depicted seated in the vajrasana, or diamond posture, on a moon disc lotus base, which signifies stability, purity, and spiritual elevation. In his left hand, he gently holds an alms bowl believed to contain a healing nectar that has the power to cure all suffering and disease. This symbolizes his profound ability to heal not only physical illnesses but also the spiritual afflictions that hinder enlightenment. His right hand carries a myrobalan plant, a revered medicinal herb in Buddhist and Ayurvedic traditions, representing his role as the ultimate healer who restores balance and health to body and mind. The overall imagery of the Medicine Buddha inspires faith in healing and encourages practitioners to cultivate compassion and the aspiration to bring relief to all sentient beings.
Size: 7.1”/18cm (Height) x 4.9”/12.5cm (Base)
Weight: 1.10 kg
Material: Oxidized Copper Body
The Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaisajyaguru, is revered in Tibetan Buddhism as the Supreme Healer. His teachings center on alleviating the suffering of sentient creatures, both physical and spiritual. Meditating on his picture is thought to promote health, peace, and well-being, as well as ultimate mental healing through enlightenment.