This colorful statue depicts the Amitabha Buddha, or the Medicine Buddha – symbolic of teaching and healing wisdom. In Buddha’s cupped left-hand rests a bowl of elixir, representing the healing nature of Buddha’s teachings and meditations, and in his right rests a mythical plant – the cherry plum.
- Artistic brass Buddha statue
- Medicine Buddha represents teaching and healing
- Made of brass with intricate mosaic detailing on all sides
- Measures approximately 12 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide
- Weighs about 10.5 pounds, and each is slightly different
- Handmade in India
Each statue is created by hand, and no two will have the same metal finish. Please allow for minor imperfections due to the handmade process.
design: A seated brass Medicine Buddha rests in meditation on a lotus base, his robe rendered in a white and green mosaic inlay with a beaded, jewel-toned border along the hems.
size: Approximately 12 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide; weighs about 10.5 pounds.
material: Solid brass with mosaic stone inlay detailing.
features: Hand-carved facial features and urna, mosaic-inlaid robe on all sides, beaded trim along the hem and collar, cupped left hand holding an elixir bowl, right hand resting with a myrobalan (cherry plum) branch, lotus-petal pedestal base
care: Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from moisture to preserve the brass finish and mosaic inlay.
disclaimer: Each statue is cast and finished by hand in India, so the metal patina and mosaic placement will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Meaning & Intention
This is the Medicine Buddha, known in Sanskrit as Bhaisajyaguru, revered across Buddhist tradition as the embodiment of healing wisdom. In his left hand he cups a bowl of medicinal nectar, said to dissolve the root causes of suffering, both physical and mental. In his right hand he holds a sprig of the myrobalan plant, an herb long used in Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine, reinforcing his role as a teacher of remedies for the body and the mind.
The white and green mosaic robe is more than ornament. Its clean, fractured pattern echoes turquoise and shell inlay work found in Himalayan sacred art, a style meant to catch light and draw the eye inward toward the Buddha's calm expression rather than outward toward its own decoration. Seated atop a lotus pedestal, the traditional symbol of purity rising untouched from muddy water, the statue reminds the viewer that clarity and wellness can emerge even from difficult conditions.
In Buddhist practice, the Medicine Buddha is invoked not for magical cures but as a focus for intention, a reminder that healing is a discipline of mind as much as body. Keeping his image nearby is traditionally understood as an invitation to approach one's own health, and the health of others, with patience and steady attention.
Placed on a shelf, altar, or desk, this Medicine Buddha becomes a quiet daily touchstone, a moment to pause before reaching for old habits and instead choose rest, care, or a slower breath. Its presence in a healing space, home office, or meditation corner offers a gentle, recurring cue to treat well-being as something tended to, not assumed.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone building a space for healing, meditation, or quiet reflection, or gifting comfort to someone on a health journey
- Purpose: Home altar centerpiece, meditation focus, healing-space décor, thoughtful gift for recovery or wellness milestones
- Suggested Mantra: May all beings be well
- Intention: Healing, Wisdom, Balance, Renewal
- Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Guidance
What does the Medicine Buddha statue represent?
It depicts the Medicine Buddha, honored in Buddhist tradition as a source of healing wisdom, shown holding an elixir bowl and a medicinal myrobalan plant.
What is the statue made of?
It is cast in solid brass and finished with white and green mosaic stone inlay across the robe and base.
How big is the statue?
It stands about 12 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide, and weighs approximately 10.5 pounds.
Will my statue look exactly like the photo?
Each piece is handmade in India, so the brass finish and mosaic placement vary slightly from statue to statue.
How should I care for a brass mosaic statue?
Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from moisture to protect both the brass and the inlay work.
