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: Cast in gleaming brass, this Medicine Buddha sits in serene meditation on a lotus pedestal, his robes and cushion patterned with a vivid mosaic of turquoise, coral-red, and deep blue inlay stones; one hand holds the healing elixir bowl, the other rests with the medicinal myrobalan plant.
size: Approximately 12 inches tall x 8.5 inches wide.
material: Solid brass with turquoise, coral, and lapis-toned mosaic stone inlay.
features: Hand-cast brass construction, intricate mosaic inlay on robe and base, lotus pedestal, healing elixir bowl and myrobalan plant details, one-of-a-kind patina
care: Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from moisture to preserve the brass finish and mosaic inlay.
disclaimer: Because each statue is handmade, slight variations in metal patina, mosaic placement, and weight are natural and part of its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
This is the Medicine Buddha, or Bhaisajyaguru, revered across Buddhist tradition as the embodiment of healing wisdom. Where other depictions of the Buddha teach liberation from suffering through insight, the Medicine Buddha is honored specifically as a source of relief from illness of body, mind, and spirit — a figure to turn to in times of physical or emotional healing.
In one hand he holds a bowl of medicinal elixir, the nectar said to cure not only disease but the deeper afflictions of anger, attachment, and confusion that give rise to suffering. In the other rests a sprig of myrobalan, the cherry plum plant long used in Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine, standing in for all healing herbs and the natural world's capacity to restore balance.
The lotus base beneath him carries its own quiet teaching: rising clean and unstained from muddy water, it is the classic Buddhist symbol of purity and awakening emerging from difficulty. Together, the figure and its seat form a complete message — that healing is possible, and that peace can take root even in hard conditions.
Placed on an altar, shelf, or meditation corner, this Medicine Buddha becomes a quiet daily reminder to tend to your own well-being — to pause, breathe, and extend the same patience toward healing that the statue itself represents, whether you're recovering from something specific or simply making space for calm in an ordinary day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone seeking a healing, grounding presence for a home altar or meditation space
- Purpose: Home altar centerpiece, meditation focal point, healing intention practice, Buddhist decor, thoughtful gift for someone on a health journey
- Suggested Mantra: Om Bekandze Bekandze
- Intention: Healing, Wellness, Wisdom, Compassion
- Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Guidance
What does the Medicine Buddha statue represent?
It represents the Medicine Buddha, or Bhaisajyaguru, a figure associated with healing and teaching wisdom in Buddhist tradition, often kept as a focal point for restoring health and balance.
What are the objects in the Buddha's hands?
One hand holds a bowl of healing elixir, symbolizing the medicine of the Buddha's teachings, while the other rests with a sprig of myrobalan, a plant long used in traditional healing.
What is the statue made of?
It's cast in solid brass and finished with a colorful mosaic of turquoise, coral, and blue inlay stones across the robe, cushion, and base.
Will my statue look exactly like the picture?
Each piece is handmade in India, so the brass patina and exact mosaic placement will vary slightly from statue to statue, making yours one of a kind.
How should I care for a brass statue like this?
Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from moisture or harsh cleaners to protect the brass finish and mosaic detail over time.
