Description
Himalayan Tibetan Medicine Buddha Sculpture | Bhaisajyaguru Deity
The Tibetan Medicine Buddha Sculpture stands 8.3” (21cm) tall, with a base width of 6.3” (16cm), and weighs 1.57 kg. It is handcrafted from copper, 24K gold gilding, detailed gold and acrylic paintings, and gemstones. Representing Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha of Healing, this statue is revered for its power to promote physical and spiritual well-being, making it a meaningful centerpiece for meditation, healing spaces, or personal altars.
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: 8.3”/21cm (Height) x 6.3”/16cm (Base)
Weight: 1.57 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Copper Body, Gemstones
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.