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Who is the Medicine Buddha? PDF Print E-mail

Medicine Buddha is one of many buddhas who have attained the state of perfect enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.  The enlightened mind has eliminated all negativity and perfected all positive qualities. Medicine Buddha's blue sky-colored holy body signifies omniscient wisdom and compassion as vast as limitless space and is particularly associated with healing both mental and physical suffering.  Making a connection with him, practicing meditation, reciting his mantra or even just saying his name helps us achieve our potential for ultimate healing.

 

Land of Medicine Buddha has been dedicated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche (our Spiritual Director) as a place of healing, where the blessings of Medicine Buddha may be experienced, especially by awakening and nurturing our good heart. The Medicine Buddha's name "Lord of Medicine Radiating Lapis Lazuli Light" in Sanskrit is "Bhagavan Bhaishajyaguru Vaiduryaprabha".   

 

Land of Medicine Buddha has a thankga of the Eight Medicine Buddhas painted by Peter Iseli which is displayed once a year at the Annual Medicine Buddha Festival Day.

THE EIGHT MEDICINE BUDDHAS ~ Painted by Peter Iseli 1997 ~ l7½'  x 11½'  (520 x 346 cm) ~ Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel California USA ~  © Peter Iseli, all rights reserved. www.landofmedicinebuddha.org