The 'Blue Buddha,' often known as the Buddha of medicine or healing, epitomizes the stunning effect of the darker blue on Buddhist aesthetics. The rich blue of lapis lazuli is the most distinguishing aspect of this Medicine Buddha. The blue colour evokes the wood element, which is all about restoration and growth. He is the supreme healer, who with the powerful vibrations of his mantra can heal a person’s body and mind. It is an inbuilt tendency to think that physical illnesses require physical solutions, but the teachings of medicine Buddha are believed to cure people by spiritual practices. He holds a bowl of medicinal herbs in his left hand and the right hand rests on his right knee in varada mudra and holds the stem of a healing plant in between his thumb and forefinger. The statuette of medicine Buddha features inlay work with gemstone while he is supported on a polished wood base.
One of the characteristics features of Medicine Buddha is the fact that when he was still a bodhisattva he expressed twelve great vows, some of which concerned the physical healing of the sick. Another of his wishes was to illuminate the world with the light emanating from his body.
Buddha - 12.80 inch Height X 9 inch Width X 5 inch Depth
Pedestal - 2 inch Height X 13.00 inch Width X 13.00 inch Depth
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