The Divine Healer: Medicine Buddha with Hand-Carved Gemstones
Presenting the Sangay Menla (Medicine Buddha) Idol, a calm depiction of the Buddha of Healing, whose primary functions are to promote spiritual well-being, bring about health, and heal illness. This statue, which stands at a graceful height of 11.4 inches on a base of 7.8 inches and weighs 2.98 kg, is evidence of the Medicine Buddha's healing abilities and generous nature. This piece, skillfully made from a copper body and richly decorated with 24K gold gilding, intricate gold and acrylic paints, and hand-carved jewels, symbolizes healing and optimism.
Sangay Menla is traditionally depicted holding a medicine bowl in his left hand, symbolizing the healing nectar of immortality, and his right hand in the gesture of granting blessings, denoting his role as a source of medicinal knowledge and spiritual guidance. The 24K gold gilding illuminates the sculpture, highlighting its divine beauty and the purity of Sangay Menla’s intent to alleviate suffering and disease, while the intricate details and vibrant colors of the acrylic paintings, coupled with the luster of gemstones, add a layer of depth and elegance to this sacred representation.
Size: 11.4"/29cm (Height) x 7.8"/20cm (Base)
Weight: 2.98 kg
Material: 24K Gold Gilded, Gold & Acrylic Paintings, Hand Carved Gemstone, Copper Body
The Medicine Buddha, or Sangay Menla, is a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism, symbolizing the healing aspect of the Buddha's teachings. Invoking his name or meditating upon his form is believed to be particularly powerful for healing, overcoming sickness, and extending life. Sangay Menla’s teachings are not limited to physical health but encompass the ultimate healing of liberation from the cycle of rebirth, offering a path to enlightenment and the cessation of all suffering.
