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 10.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide
- Weighs about 8 pounds, each is slightly different
- Handmade in India
Each statue is created by hand, and no two will have the exact same metal finish. Please allow for minor imperfections due to the handmade process.
design: A seated Medicine Buddha cast in brass, robe inlaid with a mosaic of turquoise, coral-red, and lapis-blue stone chips, resting on a double lotus base with hand-tooled petals.
size: Approximately 10.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide; weighs about 8 pounds.
material: Brass with inlaid mosaic stonework
features: Hand-cast brass construction, intricate mosaic inlay on all sides, cupped left hand holding an alms bowl, right hand resting with the myrobalan (cherry plum) healing plant, detailed lotus-petal base
care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from moisture to preserve the brass finish and mosaic inlay.
disclaimer: Each statue is handmade in India, so slight variations in metal finish and mosaic placement are natural and make every piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
The Medicine Buddha, known in Sanskrit as Bhaisajyaguru, is revered as the great healer of both body and mind. Seated in meditation, he holds a bowl of healing elixir in his left hand and the myrobalan plant in his right — a fruit long used in Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine to treat every manner of ailment. Together these emblems speak to a wisdom that addresses suffering at its root rather than merely easing its symptoms.
The mosaic robe covering this particular figure carries its own quiet meaning. Turquoise and lapis have long been used across the Himalayas as protective, purifying stones, while the deep coral-red recalls the ceremonial textiles of Tibetan monasteries. Rendered piece by piece across the folds of the robe, the inlay becomes a kind of devotional labor in itself, echoing the patience and care the Medicine Buddha's teachings ask of us.
The lotus base beneath him reinforces the same message from a different angle: a flower that rises clean and unstained out of murky water, representing the possibility of clarity and wholeness emerging even from difficulty. Placed together, the healing Buddha and the lotus he sits upon form a single statement about recovery — that it is steady, patient, and always within reach.
Placed on an altar, shelf, or bedside table, this statue becomes a small daily marker for intention — a moment to pause, breathe, and direct a quiet wish for healing toward yourself or someone you love. Its presence in a room of rest or recovery, a meditation corner, or a healing practice space serves as a gentle, recurring reminder that wellness is a practice, not a single event.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone focused on healing, health, or recovery — for themselves or a loved one
- Purpose: Meditation focal point, healing intention altar, home or shrine decor, gift for someone recovering from illness, wellness space accent
- Suggested Mantra: May all beings be healed
- Intention: Healing, Wisdom, Peace, Renewal
- Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Guidance
What does the Medicine Buddha statue represent?
It represents Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha, honored for teachings of healing and wisdom. His bowl of elixir and the myrobalan plant he holds both symbolize relief from suffering, in body and mind alike.
What is the statue made of?
It is cast in brass and finished with an inlaid mosaic of turquoise, coral-red, and lapis-colored stone chips set into the folds of the robe.
How big is the statue?
It measures approximately 10.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide, and weighs about 8 pounds.
Will my statue look exactly like the picture?
Each piece is handmade in India, so the metal finish and mosaic placement vary slightly from statue to statue — these differences are part of its handcrafted character.
How should I care for a brass mosaic statue?
Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from moisture or harsh cleaners, which can dull the brass finish or loosen the inlay over time.
