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Nepali Medicine Buddha Statue 5.5"H, antique red finish

 
 
Nepali Medicine Buddha Statue 5.5"H, antique red finish
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Nepali Medicine Buddha Statue 5.5"H, antique red finish

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Buddha called himself the healer of the suffering world and explained that his Dharma (teaching) was his medicine. In Tibetan Buddhism, the image of Buddha with his bowl of herbal elixirs is used to invoke his healing presence. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 B.C. in northeast India. The Buddha was the son of the King of the Sakyas. Suddhodana, who ruled at Kapilavastu, on the border of Nepal. His mother was Queen Maya. He was named Siddartha. He lived amidst the pleasures of palace life and at age 16 he was married to Princess Yasodhara. They had a son named Rahula. After seeing a decrepit old man, an invalid, and an ascetic beggar, he learned of suffering and decided to embrace asceticism. Soon afterward, at age 29, Siddhartha left the palace and his family and went to or, as he is still called, Sakyamuni (The ascetic of the Sakyas). One day, meditating under a sacred fig tree, he attained perfect illumination (Bodhi). He had become a Buddha. From there on he traveled and preached for 44 years what was to become one of the main religions of the world.

  • Size: 5 x 5 x 2

  • Material: bonded stone

  • Type: Precision Museum Store Company replica/reproduction Statue

  • Weight: 0.8 lbs, ship wt: 3 lbs, ship box: 15x11x10

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Product Details:
Product Length: 2.0 inches
Product Width: 5.0 inches
Product Height: 5.0 inches
Product Weight: 0.8 pounds
Package Weight: 2.0 pounds
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5The Master of The Healing Lapis Lazuli Light,  Dec 05, 2009
The Medicine Buddha is traditionally known as that manifestation of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni who heals the sick and ministers to the ills of the world. As a representation of the historical Buddha in a particularly compassionate role, he is a very popular icon with an extensive liturgy and an eponymous Sutra.

In Tibetan thangkas, he is often represented in the color lapis lazuli, the ancient blue stone of healing. In Japanese representations he is seen holding a small cask of azure medicine, and often a plum sprig in the other hand. In this particular Nepali representation (made in China), the Medicine Buddha is presented carved out of faux red stone with a kesa decorated with dragons.

Interestingly, the Medicine Buddha is never represented in a teaching posture. He is said to be so powerful that the mere thought of him can help bring recovery. This is a powerful icon, and hence a frequent gift to medical professionals and patients.

It is said that upon attaining enlightenment, the Medicine Buddha took twelve vows: To illuminate the countless realms with his radiance in order to enable others to become Buddhas; to awaken the minds of sentient beings through his light of lapis lazuli; to provide sentient beings with whatever material needs they require; to inspire beings to be Bodhisattvas; to help beings follow the Precepts; to heal beings born with deformities, illness or other physical sufferings; to relieve the needs and wants of the destitute and the sick; to help sentient beings enter Nirvana; to help heal mental afflictions and delusions; to aid the oppressed; to relieve those who suffer from hunger and thirst; and to help clothe those who are destitute and suffering from cold and mosquitoes.

This finely detailed Medicine Buddha is seated in the midst of a lotus blossom.

"Tayata, Om, Bhaishaye Bhaishaye Maha-Bhaishaye Raja Samudgate, Svaha!"