Different transmission lineages, or 'sects,' of Tibetan Buddhism may use different forms of the Buddha images and mandalas, and the meditation practices or sadhanas may vary as well. Specifically, the images shown here and on the pages titled Meditation on the Medicine Buddha and Mandala of the Medicine Buddha may not be appropriate for a particular empowerment. Appropriate images and texts will be available at the empowerment. Top of This Page Teachings on the Medicine Buddha Teachings on the Medicine Buddha Sadhana given by the Very Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. You have to download all of it before you can see any of it.
Ignorance generates other negative states of mind such as desire, hatred, jealousy and pride.
The Tibetan physician focuses his attention on spiritual factors even in the treatment of the simplest illnesses. Even the name of the Medicine Buddha is believed to have the power to free one from the pattern of negative thoughts and emotions. Healing can occur just by speaking, hearing or concentrating on his name. Thus, for example, conceited persons will become humble, greedy persons will become charitable and those who cause dissent will become cooperative and loving just by hearing or saying his name. The significance of the Medicine Buddha as the Supreme Healer in Tibetan medicine for liberating the individual from suffering is an exemplary metaphor for the mystical elements which are universally inherent in the healing tradition.