MEDICINE BUDDHA

This Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting displays Bhaiṣajyaguru, commonly known as the Medicine Buddha, valued in Tibetan Buddhism and other Buddhist sects for his power to heal and provide both mental and physical comfort.

The Medicine Buddha is depicted in a blue color, denoting healing, purification, and the transformation of negative feelings into knowledge. In the painting, he is shown in a meditative pose atop a lotus throne, his right hand lifted to call the Earth as witness to his enlightenment, and his left hand holding a bowl of curative nectar. In the backdrop are celestial scenes, clouds, or other motifs that emphasize a sense of healing and serenity. Accompanying the Medicine Buddha are bodhisattvas connected with healing and wellbeing.

Medicine Buddha Thangka paintings are popular among practitioners for their spiritual potency, as they provide devotees with blessings, guidance, and the capacity to heal bodily and mental afflictions. Such artworks serve to embody the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism, fueling both spiritual and aesthetic value.