{"product_id":"bronze-and-silver-ancient-and-healing-oxidized-medicine-buddha-from-nepal","title":"Bronze and Silver, Ancient and Healing | Oxidized Medicine Buddha From Nepal","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrikingly two-toned, deeply contemplative, and quietly powerful, this hand-crafted Oxidized Medicine Buddha is a rare and refined work of Nepalese sacred artistry that carries the timeless gift of healing into every space it graces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 28 cm \/ 11 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 23 cm \/ 9.1 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.44 kg \/ 7.58 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oxidized copper body, silver plated, intricate hand carvings, lost wax method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Statue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Medicine Buddha is immediately distinguished by its rare and sophisticated two-tone finish. The oxidized copper body develops a rich, layered bronze-brown patina of natural depth and gravitas, while the silver-plated monastic robe — intricately hand-carved with a precise woven lattice pattern — shimmers with cool, healing luminosity against the dark form. A delicately rendered silver lotus flower blooms at his right hand, adding further elegance to the composition. Cast using the ancient lost wax method at 28 cm tall and 3.44 kg, this piece rewards every close viewing with extraordinary artisan refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is Medicine Buddha? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicine Buddha, (Tibetan: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSangye\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMenla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e),\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhaiṣajyaguru\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Sanskrit — is the Buddha of healing, medicine, and the complete elimination of suffering in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism. Before attaining Buddhahood, he made twelve great vows — to cure all illness, liberate beings from poverty and fear, and guide all who hear his name toward complete enlightenment. Revered from Tibet to Japan, he is the supreme physician of body, mind, and spirit, whose healing power transcends all ordinary medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features: Posture, Eyes, and Hands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedicine Buddha sits in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epadmasana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the immovable full lotus posture — radiating the unshakeable stability of a mind completely healed and completely awakened. His finely hand-carved eyes are serenely half-closed in deep meditative composure, holding the steady, diagnostic gaze of a being who perceives the root cause of all suffering instantly and responds with boundless compassion. His right hand rests on his knee in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003evarada mudrā\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e holding the stem of a silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — the myrobalan healing herb, the supreme medicine of Himalayan tradition — its blossoms rendered with delicate silver craftsmanship. His left hand rests in his lap cradling a healing nectar bowl, the vessel of liberation from all disease and obscuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Symbolism and Meaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe oxidized bronze body of this Medicine Buddha carries its own quiet symbolism — the natural darkening of copper over time evokes the quality of ancient, tested, enduring healing wisdom that deepens rather than fades with age. The silver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flower and woven silver robe represent the cooling, purifying quality of lunar healing energy — the precise antidote to the heat of illness, confusion, and karmic obscuration. Together, the dark bronze and luminous silver mirror the teaching that healing arises from the union of depth and clarity, darkness acknowledged and light restored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanskrit and Buddhist Wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBhaiṣajyaguruvaiḍūryaprabharāja Sūtra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e records his vow: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"May all beings who hear my name be freed from illness, poverty, and fear — may their every aspiration for happiness and liberation be completely fulfilled.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTibetan physicians traditionally recite his mantra before every diagnosis, regarding him as the ultimate source and guardian of all healing knowledge and compassionate medical practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSacred Mantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort form: \u003cem\u003e“\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eOm bhaisajye bhaisajye bhaisajya samudgate svaha”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Salutations to the Medicine Buddha, King of Lapis Light — may all illness be healed, all suffering dissolved, and all beings led swiftly to complete liberation.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vajra Icon","offers":[{"title":"28cm x 23cm","offer_id":48774505398489,"sku":"OMB007","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9071\/8937\/files\/2026-05-29_DDA01_OMB007_OxidizedMedicineBuddha_M_1.jpg?v=1780386967","url":"https:\/\/vajraicon.com\/products\/bronze-and-silver-ancient-and-healing-oxidized-medicine-buddha-from-nepal","provider":"Vajra Icon","version":"1.0","type":"link"}