Hand Made Gold Gilded Copper Alloy with Hand-Painted Face 17" Medicine Buddha on Throne Sculpture

Medicine Buddha on Throne Statue

Medicine Buddha – The Supreme Healer

Noble One, you should think of yourself as someone who is sick,

Of the Dharma as the remedy,

Of the Buddha as a skillful doctor,

And of your diligent practice as the way to recovery.

The Medicine Buddha, or Bhaisajyaguru, is the Buddha of Healing. Meditating on the Medicine Buddha is considered to be a powerful method for increasing healing powers, allowing practitioners to alleviate their own sufferings as well as those of others. Through his boundless compassion and generosity, Bhaisajyaguru helps sincere seekers overcome physical illness and infirmity. But even more importantly, the Buddha is the skillful doctor who heals the great disease afflicting all sentient beings. By providing the Dharma as a profound antidote to the poisons of attachment, hatred, and ignorance, he lifts the veil of delusion and points the way to freedom.

Gestures and Attributes

The Buddha is depicted with his right hand extended downward, palm open, with thumb and index finger touching. This posture is known as Varada Mudra or the gesture of granting wishes. This mudra symbolizes Bhaisajyaguru's kindness, charity, and compassion toward all beings. In the same hand, he lightly grasps a sprig of the Myrobalan plant, an important healing herb in Ayurvedic medicine. It is believed that this plant has the power not only to heal the body, but also to free one from the inner sicknesses of attachment, hatred, and ignorance. His left hand lies in his lap with his palm upward in the gesture of meditation (Dhyana Mudra), representing the eradication of all sickness and suffering through the realization of absolute truth. In the same hand, he holds the traditional begging bowl of an ordained Buddhist monk. The bowl contains a sacred medicinal nectar that cures all ills, hindrances, and obstacles.

About this Sculpture

This Medicine Buddha on Throne Statue is a masterpiece of traditional Buddhist craftsmanship. Made from copper alloy using the Lost Wax Method, it reflects ancient artistry and spiritual devotion. The statue is gilded with 24-karat gold, creating a luminous and divine presence. A rich red hue enhances its aesthetic, preserving the sacred essence of Buddhist iconography.

Finely hand-carved with intricate patterns of winding vines, this statue embodies meticulous attention to detail. A pair of majestic lions guard the throne, symbolizing protection and strength. Delicate Buddhist symbols embellish the throne, signifying wisdom and enlightenment. Every intricate carving showcases the dedication of skilled artisans preserving Nepal’s sacred metalwork traditions.

This exquisite Medicine Buddha statue seated on a throne radiates healing energy and serenity. It is perfect for meditation spaces, temples, and personal altars, enhancing spiritual practices. Whether for devotion or as a collector’s piece, this gold-gilded, hand-carved Medicine Buddha on Throne is an inspiring representation of compassion, peace, and enlightenment.