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Deity: Medicine Buddha (药师琉璃光佛, Bhaisajyaguru) – One of the Buddhas of the Three Times (三世佛之一). He is said to emit a thousand rays of light by day, illuminating the world and dispelling darkness (可日放千光,遍照天下,普照冥暗). He removes the roots of illness and suffering (可消除病痛之烦恼根源), protects beings from suffering (守护众生免遭痛苦), and supports peace, prosperity and family harmony (安居乐业 家庭幸福和睦). He is invoked for dispelling calamity and extending life (消灾延寿) and for reducing disaster and illness (减除灾害和病苦).
Art School: Rebgong Buddha Head Series (热贡佛首系列). Origin: Tibet (Rebgong, authentic lineage transmission).
Dimensions: Painting Core 1 x 3 cm.
Pigments: 100% Authentic Natural Mineral Pigments (Hand-painted with natural mineral pigments; colour stability when cared for).
Casing: Copper Alloy Case (Durable protection; rope/beads not included).
I. Cultural Context: Medicine Buddha (药师佛) holds a central place in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism as the Buddha of Healing. He "emits a thousand rays of light by day, illuminating the world and dispelling darkness" (可日放千光,遍照天下,普照冥暗). Practitioners invoke him to remove the roots of illness and suffering, to protect beings from suffering, and to support peace, prosperity and family harmony. He is also invoked for "dispelling calamity and extending life" (消灾延寿) and "reducing disaster and illness" (减除灾害和病苦). This 1x3cm Rebgong Buddha Head pendant brings his healing presence into a portable sacred image.
II. Visual Analysis: The Rebgong Buddha Head Style.
This piece presents Medicine Buddha in the Rebgong Buddha Head format: compact, focused composition with clear iconography. The Buddha of Healing is rendered with correct attributes—often a blue or lapis-like body, healing vase, and gesture of reassurance—and the use of natural mineral pigments ensures stability and long-term colour retention.
III. Artistic Alchemy: Minerals and Copper.
Painted by Rebgong lineage artists, this Thangka is executed with Natural Mineral Pigments and traditional hand-painting (天然矿物颜料 纯手工绘画). Mounted in a copper alloy case, the painting is protected from moisture and impact while remaining lightweight and comfortable to wear. The result is a wearable sacred object that honours Medicine Buddha's role as bestower of healing and longevity.
IV. Spiritual Merit & Modern Efficacy: Healing and Peace.
Wearing or keeping a Rebgong Buddha Head Medicine Buddha Thangka pendant is understood to connect the wearer with his blessings for dispelling illness and suffering, protection from calamity, peace and family harmony, and longevity. As a portable sacred image, the pendant serves as a daily reminder of the Buddha of Healing's compassionate light and the aspiration for health and well-being.
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