20"x14" The Eight Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting

The Eight Medicine Buddhas, also known as the Eight Great Buddhas or the Eight Bhaisajyaguru Tathagatas, are a group of Buddhist deities who are venerated for their healing powers. These Buddhas are believed to possess the ability to cure physical, mental, and spiritual illnesses, and to help practitioners achieve inner peace and wisdom. The Eight Medicine Buddhas are often depicted in traditional Buddhist art, each with a distinct appearance and set of qualities. The eight Buddhas are:

1. Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha): This Buddha is considered the primary figure among the Eight Medicine Buddhas. He is depicted as blue in color and holds a bowl of healing nectar in his left hand and a branch of the myrobalan plant in his right hand. He is said to heal all kinds of diseases and afflictions, including those of the mind and spirit.
2. Bhaisajyaraja (King of Medicine Buddha): This Buddha is depicted as yellow and is said to heal all kinds of physical illnesses and diseases. He is associated with the healing power of medicinal plants and is often depicted holding a bowl of healing nectar in his right hand.
3. Ashokabhaya (Buddha of Fearlessness): This Buddha is depicted as white and is said to help practitioners overcome fear and anxiety. He is often depicted holding a branch of the Ashoka tree, which is believed to have the power to dispel fear.
4. Vaiduryanirbhasa (Buddha of Lapis Lazuli Light): This Buddha is depicted as blue and is said to help practitioners overcome physical and mental afflictions. He is often depicted holding a lapis lazuli gem, which is believed to have healing properties.
5. Ratnagarbha (Buddha of Jewel Essence): This Buddha is depicted as red and is said to help practitioners achieve inner peace and happiness. He is often depicted holding a jewel, which represents the preciousness of the Buddha's teachings.
6. Akshobhya (Imperturbable Buddha): This Buddha is depicted as blue and is said to help practitioners overcome anger and aggression. He is often depicted holding a vajra, a symbol of the indestructible nature of the Buddha's teachings.
7. Amitabha (Infinite Light Buddha): This Buddha is depicted as red and is said to help practitioners overcome attachment and desire. He is often depicted holding a lotus flower, which represents the purity of the Buddha's teachings.
8. Dundubhisvararaja (Buddha of the Thunderbolt): This Buddha is depicted as white and is said to help practitioners overcome obstacles and difficulties. He is often depicted holding a thunderbolt, which represents the power of the Buddha's teachings to overcome all obstacles.

The Eight Medicine Buddhas are often venerated through prayer and ritual offerings, and their images can be found in temples and other places of worship throughout the Buddhist world. Many Buddhists also recite the names of the Eight Medicine Buddhas as a form of meditation and as a means of invoking their healing powers.

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* Thangka's Border (Tibetan silk brocade) can come in a variety of colors and patterns.

Note:  The actual color of the products may slightly differ due to the photographic edits.