Handmade Medicine Buddha Statue | Symbol of Healing and Recovery
This handmade 11.6-inch statue is carefully crafted in Nepal by skilled artisans, reflecting traditional workmanship and fine detailing. Measuring 29.5 cm in height and 20.5 cm at the base, it weighs 3.00 kg. The statue is made from a copper body that has been richly gilded with a triple layer of 24K gold gilding and carved with deeply engraved patterns that produce a magnificent 3D-like effect. Further adorned with delicate gold and acrylic paintings, it embodies both artistic refinement and spiritual symbolism.
The Medicine Buddha is depicted with his right hand in the Varada Mudra, symbolizing generosity and the granting of wishes. His left hand rests in his lap, holding a begging bowl filled with healing medicine, which represents his role as the supreme healer. He is seated on a lotus base, a sign of purity rising above suffering, and is dressed in monastic robes that reflect simplicity and discipline. The statue also shows the urna on his forehead, symbolizing spiritual vision, and the ushnisha on the crown of his head, representing perfect wisdom.
Size: 11.4”/29cm (Height) × 8.1”/20.5cm (Base)
Weight: 3.18 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body
Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaishajyaguru in Sanskrit, is revered as the Buddha who heals. His wisdom guides us away from sickness, suffering, and sorrow, offering a path to health and happiness. Beyond just healing, he encourages embracing prosperity and joy in our lives. Cherished by many in the Mahayana tradition for his healing powers, he is often depicted with a radiant blue (lapis lazuli) body, holding a begging bowl and medicinal herbs—a timeless symbol of recovery and hope.
