Medicine Buddha Thangka (Karma Gadri Style Tibetan Art of Peace & Vitality)

The Story in the Details

• Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
• Sacred Materials: Genuine 24K Gold, Hand-Ground Mineral Pigments, Cotton Canvas
• Hand-Painted In: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
• Artistic Tradition: Karma Gadri Style Tibetan Art
• Framing: Traditional Silk Brocade Mount
• A Unique Creation: One-of-a-kind hand-painted thangka filled with detailed landscapes
• Consecration: Available on request

Iconography: A Visual Dharma Teaching

The Medicine Buddha, known in Sanskrit as Bhaisajyaguru, is the Buddha of Healing and Medicine. 
His soothing energy cures both physical illness and inner suffering caused by ignorance.

• Sacred Form:
  His deep blue body, the color of lapis lazuli, radiates healing light that dissolves illness and darkness.
• Posture:
  Seated in vajra (meditation) posture upon a lotus throne rising from tranquil waters.
• Mudras (Hand Gestures):
  Right hand forms the gesture of giving, holding a healing myrobalan plant; left hand rests in meditation on his lap holding a begging bowl filled with nectar.
• Attributes:
  His calm face and flowing robes symbolize balance, purity, and the power of mindfulness as medicine.

The Living Landscape of the Mind

The Medicine Buddha sits within a vibrant terrestrial landscape where nature itself becomes a field of healing.

• Background Style:
  Karma Gadri style, with soft pastel tones, rolling hills, and open sky, emphasizing spaciousness and serenity.
• Symbolic Elements:
  Flowing rivers, lotuses, and trees heavy with fruit reflect harmony and life-force energy.
• Sacred Realm: Represents Vaiduryanirbhasa, the Pure Land of Medicine Buddha, where body and mind are restored in light and clarity.

A Legacy of Devotion in Every Brushstroke

This thangka merges technical precision with spiritual intention, a hallmark of Karma Gadri’s contemplative style.

• Artistic Lineage:
  Crafted by a master artist in Kathmandu trained in Karma Gadri thangka tradition.
• Renowned For:
  Expansive landscapes, soft color blending, and luminous textile patterns detailed with 24K gold.
• Craftsmanship:
  Each brushstroke follows sacred proportion, infusing the painting with visual harmony and inner stillness.

A Sacred Tool for Your Path

• For Meditation & Sacred Space:
  Place this thangka for contemplation, promoting healing, peace, and purification.
• Heart-Mantra:
  Tayata Om Bekandze Bekandze Maha Bekandze Radza Samudgate Soha — invoking the Medicine Buddha’s healing energy.
• A Final Blessing:
  May the Medicine Buddha’s light dissolve all suffering, bringing vitality and wisdom to your heart and home.