Tibetan Thangka: Medicine Buddha with Manjushri and Vajrapani

• Item Code: HME13250
• Weight: 100 grams
• Size: 60 x 42 cm
• Material: Handmade Canvas
• Availability: Available

Medicine Buddha: Brief Introduction

Bhaisajyaguru, known as the Medicine Buddha or Healing Buddha, is revered as the supreme healer in Buddhist tradition. He is believed to dispense spiritual medicine to cure both physical and mental ailments when worshipped with devotion. Touching his image is thought to invoke miraculous cures, reflecting his compassionate nature.

The Medicine Buddha is depicted with key attributes symbolizing his enlightened state. As a Buddha, he displays the Urna (a protuberance above the nose) and the Ushnisha (a crown-like bulge on the head), signifying his superior spiritual marks. He is adorned with a monastic robe and seated in the meditative posture with legs crossed.

His left hand rests on his lap in a meditation mudra, cradling a medicine bowl filled with healing nectar. His right hand extends in the charity mudra, holding a myrobalan fruit or branch, a medicinal plant native to tropical regions, symbolizing his power to heal and grant longevity.

Introduction to Thangka

A thangka, also known as tangka, thanka, or tanka, is an exquisite form of Tibetan Buddhist art crafted on handmade cotton or silk canvas. These scroll-like paintings serve as a meditative aid and a representation of spiritual teachings, showcasing deities, mandalas, and sacred scenes with intricate details.

Thangkas are traditionally unframed and rolled for storage to preserve their delicate nature. They are mounted on textile backings with protective silk covers on the front. Proper storage in dry environments ensures the longevity and integrity of these sacred artworks.

This Medicine Buddha Thangka, accompanied by depictions of Manjushri and Vajrapani, embodies the profound teachings and compassionate energy of Tibetan Buddhism, making it an exceptional piece for meditation and devotion.