A Medicine Buddha Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting that depicts the Medicine Buddha, also known as Bhaisajyaguru. He is revered as the healing Buddha who alleviates suffering and sickness. The thangka typically features the Medicine Buddha seated in a meditative posture on a lotus throne, often with blue skin symbolizing lapis lazuli, a gem associated with healing properties.
In his left hand, he holds a bowl containing medicinal nectar and herbs, representing the power to cure physical and spiritual ailments. His right hand is often shown in the gesture of granting blessings (varada mudra), sometimes holding a medicinal plant or myrobalan fruit. Surrounding the central figure, the thangka may include other deities, auspicious symbols, and a richly detailed landscape, enhancing its spiritual and artistic significance.
