Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting 28 in x 51 in

On sale this month for $400

In his first teaching after attaining enlightentment, the Buddha Shakyamuni, taught the "The First Nobel Truth," - that all beings are subject to birth, sickness, old-age and death. Like it or not, we are all subject to these conditions of existence.

To aid in the alleviation of suffering, Mahayana Buddhism offers the teachings of the Medicine Buddha Sutra ("Bhaisajyaguru-Vaidurya-Prabhasa Tathagata Sutra"). According to this sutra, the Medicine Buddha attained enlightenment countless eons ago. He took the Twelve Great Vows bring about the well-being of all sentient beings. These vows are traditionally recited and upheld by practitioners seeking healing and enlightenment through devotion to the Medicine Buddha

   To illuminate countless realms with his radiance, enabling anyone to become a Buddha.

   To awaken the minds of sentient beings through his light of lapis lazuli.

   To provide the sentient beings with whatever material needs they require.

   To correct heretical views and inspire beings toward the path of the Bodhisattva.

   To help beings follow the Moral Precepts, even if they failed before.

   To heal beings born with deformities, illness, or other physical sufferings.

   To help relieve beings of poverty and make them rich and prosperous.

   To help relieve beings of heavy karmic obstacles and obstructions.

   To protect and guide travelers on the road.

   To help mend quarrels and resolve disputes between individuals and nations.

   To help those who wish to be reborn in the Pure Land attain their desired rebirth.

   To guide beings toward the path of enlightenment.

These vows embody the compassionate intention of Medicine Buddha to alleviate suffering in all its forms and guide beings toward spiritual awakening.

Medicine Buddha Thangka Photos

5 in x 7 in - $6 8 in x 10 in - $15 8 in x 12 in - $16

The Medicine Buddha (Sangye Menla), called the Supreme Healer, embodies the highest aspect of healing energy. When the Bodhisattva Baisajyaguru attained enlightenment he became the Buddha of the eastern realm "Pure Lapis Lazuli Light." Anyone wishing to be healed (physically or mentally) or to heal others can meditate on the Medicine Buddha and recite the Medicine Buddha Sutra with his mantra:

The Medicine Buddha is depicted here wearing the 3 robes of a Buddhist Monk, holding a lapis-colored bowl of medicinal nectar and herbs in his left hand and the right hand resting on his right knee in the gesture of fearlessness, holding the stem of the medicinal Aruna fruit (Myrobalan).

Medicine Buddha - 15"X 21 "

Screen Printed on Cotton Cloth $18 (unhemmed)

This simple healing meditation was taught by the mahasiddha, Karma Chakme Rinpoche (1613 - 1678). It is based on the healing power of the Medicine Buddha.

Visualize a small form of the Medicine Buddha, no larger than four finger-widths in height, in the actual part of your body that is afflicted. So if it is an illness or pain in the head, visualize a small Medicine Buddha in the head; if it is in the hand, visualize a small Medicine Buddha in the hand, etc. Visualize the Medicine Buddha in that place, and think that from this small form of the Medicine Buddha rays of light are emitted. These rays of light are not simply light, which is dry, but liquid light having a quality of ambrosia. This luminous ambrosia cleanses and removes the sickness and pain—whatever it is. You can do this not only for yourself, by visualizing the Medicine Buddha in the appropriate part of your own body, but you can do it for others as well, by visualizing the Medicine Buddha in the appropriate part of their body.

This healing meditation can be applied not only to physical sickness but to mental problems as well. If you want to get rid of a particular type of anxiety, stress, fear, or any other kind of unpleasant mental experience, you can visualize the Medicine Buddha seated above the top of your head and think in the same way as before that luminous liquid light emerges from his body, filling your body and cleansing you of any problem,

The healing and compassionate energies associated with the Medicine Buddha extend not only to humans but also to animals and all other living beings, perhaps even to the planet itself.

To increase the healing power of this visualization

quietly or mentally repeat the Medicine Buddha Mantra:

TATYATA OM BEKANDZE BEKANDZE MAHA BEKANDZE RAZA SAMUGATE SOHA



Medicine Buddha prayer flags are printed with the Medicine Buddha Sutra, sacred images and mantras. The flags and images generate healing energy. As the wind blows, this energy spreads throughout the heavens and earth. Five-color sets of Medicine Buddha prayer flags are on sale this month for 20+% off their regular prices.

May the Blessings of Medicine Buddha help heal our world!

Medicine Buddha Prayer Flags on Rope

Set of 5 (6 feet long) $12.50

Medicine Buddha Prayer Flags on Rope

Set of 10 (12 feet long) $20

Medicine Buddha Prayer Flags on Rope

Set of 25 (12 feet long) $36.50

This 18" x 22" rice paper woodblock print depicts the Medicine Buddha and his attendants Suryaprabha, (Sunlight Bodhisattva), and Candraprabha, (Moonlight Bodhisattva).

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. Congratulations to the winner of last month's drawing for the

White Umbrella rice paper print:

David Coney of Boise, Idaho

(For more information about see: Naga Offerings and Prayer Flag Ceremonies)

The 4th lunar month of the Tibetan Year of the Wood-Dragon Year ends June 6. Until then, If we make offerings to them on their offering ("teb") days, then they will provide true support to us. If we make offerings to them on off ("dok") days, our offerings will turn to poison, so beware! It's best to only make offering to them on the Offering Days listed below.

During the 5th lunar month (June 7 - July 5) the Nagas are preparing for their summer season. If you make offerings to them on a teb day, in turn they will help you fulfill your wishes. If you make offerings to them on a dok day, your offering becomes poison, pus and blood and they will surely flee.

While there are many good days to perform offering ceremonies this month, the best day is June 22 (full moon).

Mounting short poles on fence posts is an easy way to get some height on the flag display without needing to use long poles. It makes a nice property boarder and sends good wishes to your neighbors.