Medicine Buddha Statue in Brass With Intricate Design

Name: Medicine Buddha Statue in Brass With Intricate Design
Brand: Buddha Groove
SKU: MD-ST87
Price: 98.00 USD
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Seated Medicine Buddha cast in solid brass with a two-tone finish, one hand cupping a bowl of healing elixir, the other holding the stem of a myrobalan (cherry plum) plant. In Buddhist tradition he is the great physician of body and mind. Place him on an altar, bedside table, or in a room kept for rest and recovery.

Details

Design: Seated Medicine Buddha in warm two-tone brass, robe and lotus base in a darker oxidized finish against the burnished gold of face, chest, and hands
Size: 7.5 x 5.75 x 3.75 inches, weighs about 4 pounds
Material: Solid brass, hand-cast with lotus-carved base, elixir bowl, and cherry plum plant motif
Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from moisture to preserve the brass finish
Note: Minor organic imperfections and natural blue oxidation spots are part of brass's character, so slight variation between pieces is expected
Origin: Handmade in India

Meaning & Intention

Known in Sanskrit as Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha is revered across Buddhist tradition as the great physician of body and mind. He is said to hold the cure for suffering itself, teaching that healing begins with clarity, compassion, and the willingness to look inward.

His right hand cups a bowl of medicinal nectar, a symbol of the healing wisdom within his teachings. His left hand holds the myrobalan plant, prized in Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine and long associated with his ability to turn illness into insight.

The two-tone brass echoes the duality at the heart of his teaching: the darkness of suffering giving way to the golden light of understanding.

Essence & Elements

Intention: Healing, wisdom, peace, calm

Symbol: Medicine Buddha holding an elixir bowl and myrobalan plant

Ideal for: Anyone navigating illness, recovery, or deep stress, or seeking a centerpiece for a healing or meditation space

Suggested mantra: May all beings be well

Questions & Guidance

Where should I place it in the home?

A bedside table, altar, or room set aside for rest works well. Many people keep him in a healing space so he can be seen from where they sit or sleep.

Is it appropriate as a get-well gift?

Yes. The Medicine Buddha is traditionally offered as a home blessing for someone in recovery or moving through a hard season. His presence is meant to support patience with the process.

How do I use it in meditation?

Sit within sight of the statue, settle your breath, and let the elixir bowl draw your focus. Silently offer the mantra 'may all beings be well' before opening your practice to whatever needs tending.