Medicine Buddha is an extraordinary and precious healing meditation practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. the Buddhists recite the mantra of Medicine Buddha to overcome mental, physical, and spiritual problems.
Not only the mantra, but the people also recite the name of the Medicine Buddha popularly known as Bhaisayaguru. The patient is to recite the long Medicine Buddha mantra 108 times over a glass of water.
The water is now believed to be blessed by the power of the mantra and the blessing of the Medicine Buddha himself, and the patient is to drink the water.
This practice is then repeated each day until the illness is cured. These practices have been conducted seating in front of the Medicine Buddha statues.
This glittering Brass statue of Medicine Buddha portraying him seated crossed-legged on a beautiful cushioned asana with a colored jar of medicine in his left hand resting on the lap, the Medicine Buddha's right hand is resting on his knee in the mudra of blessings, with a stem of a healing plant of medicine believed to be the best, in between his thumb and forefinger. Medicine Buddha is depicted as having a dark rust (blue, lapis lazuli) colored body, this being an archetypal color of healing.
He wears the monastic robe made of a single cloth, flowing evenly with a beautiful broad beaded border covering both the shoulders but open at the chest area. Perfectly beautifully matted hair locks on the head forming a conical crown with the unusual elongated earlobes. One must believe that by placing the Medicine Buddha statue at his home, the healing powers of the family members are increased and negative powers will not be able to enter the house.
How to keep a Brass statue well-maintained?
Brass statues are known and appreciated for their exquisite beauty and luster. The brilliant bright gold appearance of Brass makes it appropriate for casting aesthetic statues and sculptures. Brass is a metal alloy composed mainly of copper and zinc. This chemical composition makes brass a highly durable and corrosion-resistant material. Due to these properties, Brass statues and sculptures can be kept both indoors as well as outdoors. They also last for many decades without losing all their natural shine.
Brass statues can withstand even harsh weather conditions very well due to their corrosion-resistance properties. However, maintaining the luster and natural beauty of brass statues is essential if you want to prolong their life and appearance.
In case you have a colored brass statue, you may apply mustard oil using a soft brush or clean cloth on the brass portion while for the colored portion of the statue, you may use coconut oil with a cotton cloth.
Brass idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are especially known for their intricate and detailed work of art. Nepalese sculptures are famous for small brass idols portraying Buddhist deities. These sculptures are beautified with gold gilding and inlay of precious or semi-precious stones. Religious brass statues can be kept at home altars. You can keep a decorative brass statue in your garden or roof to embellish the area and fill it with divinity.
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