Who is Medicine Buddha?
Medicine Buddha is an enlightened being who embodies the healing energy of all the Buddhas and has compassion for all living beings. Medicine Buddha works tirelessly toward his goal of healing and relieving all sentient beings from suffering, protecting them from physical and mental illness, emotional distress, danger and obstacles, as well as from attachment, hatred and ignorance – which are the source of all sickness. With omniscient wisdom and compassion, he sees us, knows us and wishes the best for us. He vowed to help those who call upon him when ill or injured, and to aid those who revere him to achieve a long and healthy life.
Bodhi Meditation and Medicine Buddha
The practice of Medicine Buddha is a powerful method for healing ourselves and others, for overcoming attachment, fear, hatred and ignorance. If we rely upon Medicine Buddha with faith, we shall definitely receive blessings and our minds will awaken to a deep awareness.
Grandmaster JinBodhi carries Medicine Buddha’s compassion and healing qualities for the benefit of all beings. Grandmaster JinBodhi gives extraordinary blessings to meditation practitioners so they can experience illumination and auspicious energy. The benefits of the blessings can be seen in practitioners’ grateful and happy faces, and in the stories they share.
When do we celebrate?
Medicine Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on the 29th day of the ninth lunar month. This year, 2020, it occurs on Friday, November 13th.
In the dharma practice of Medicine Buddha, we light many candles. Why? So the light can break through darkness. Medicine Buddha’s light illuminates our mind and opens when we recite Medicine Buddha’s name giving us warmth and support. Only if we have light in our heart can we attain enlightenment.
We should remember his commitment and aspire to do the same, for the sake of all living beings. If we do this with love and compassion, it will benefit us and all other beings. May Medicine Buddha bestow blessings on all of us, remove our illnesses and prolong our longevity.
Lighting Candles
During this challenging year, we can greatly benefit from Medicine Buddha’s blessings and protection. Offering Lotus Lights for our loved ones and all sentient beings may bring benefits in the following way:
- Good health, enhanced appearance, longevity
- Mental well-being, internal peace
- Abundance, wealth
- Harmonious relationships, happy families
- Elimination of calamities and removal of obstacles
- Wisdom, compassionate light, auspicious energy
- Good fortune and fulfillment of wishes
Medicine Buddha’s Birthday Blessing Ceremony 2020