Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting Painting an elephant goad

an elephant goad

This exquisite Sukhothai style Buddha statue is in the Bhumisparsha or earth witness gesture with his right hand extended towards the ground and his right hand in the dhyana mudra of meditation

the deep blue light has a healing effect on those who use it in visualization practices

a circular urna or third eye on the forehead

Medicine Buddha Thangka Painting Painting an elephant goadThangka Description Material: Hand painted in Nepal on Cotton Canvas with Silk Brocade Painting L x H: 20. 5 x 30 inches Scroll L x H: 35 x 56 inches He is venerated in much of Mahayana Buddhism because of his powers of healing He is flanked by two bodhisattva attendants holding alms bowls Represents healing and increasing healing powers for self and others, also for overcoming the suffering of attachment, hatred, and ignorance His deep blue color is