Bhaisajyaguru - Medicine Buddha

Bhaisajyaguru is the Medicine Buddha. The Lord of healing in Tibetan Buddhism. His mantra is a profound prayer for the release of suffering in all sentient beings. Known as the Blue Buddha, his skin is lapis lazuli blue - the archetypal colour of healing. In his left hand he holds a bowl of healing nectar, and in his right a medicine plant. As such he is considered a guardian spirit for all those working with teacher plants on the medicine path.