A Medicine Buddha Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist scroll painting depicting the Medicine Buddha, known as Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha of Healing. Typically, the Medicine Buddha is portrayed with blue skin, symbolizing healing and purity, and seated in a meditative posture on a lotus throne. In his left hand, he holds a bowl of medicinal nectar, and his right hand is in the gesture of granting blessings, sometimes holding a medicinal plant.
The thangka is often richly detailed, featuring intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and additional deities or auspicious symbols surrounding the central figure. It serves both as a powerful meditation aid for practitioners seeking healing and as a sacred object in religious rituals and ceremonies. The Medicine Buddha Thangka embodies profound spiritual significance, offering blessings and promoting physical and spiritual well-being.
