Crystal Buddha, Medicine Buddha, Present Mindfulness

The Collection: Buddha Sculptures, Buddhas of the Three Treasures

Design Concept:

The Buddhas of the Three Worlds are widely worshipped in Mahayana Buddhism. They serve as a constant reminder to practice goodness in body, speech, and mind; to cherish the present moment and everyone we meet; and to regard everything that happens in life as a blessing, bringing joy, peace and security. These three images, each seated in the lotus posture on a lotus throne, are based on the Buddhas of the Three Worlds in the Main Hall at Fo Guang Shan in Taiwan. 

On the right is the Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), who presides over the realm Lapis Lazuli Radiance, located in the east; he is making the wish-granting gesture with his left hand and holding an auspicious gem with his right hand. While still a bodhisattva, the Medicine Buddha made twelve vows in which he dedicated himself to delivering sentient beings from all forms of suffering, before attaining Buddhahood and entering his buddha realm. Thus the Medicine Buddha is widely worshipped as the bestowed of health and longevity.

琉璃三宝佛，一身澄明，法相慈悲圆满，亦称为“三世佛”，是大乘佛教的主要崇敬对象。三宝佛是一种时刻的提醒，善心善念善行，珍惜当下，珍惜身边的人，身边的事是一种无限广阔的美好祝福与祈愿，吉祥喜乐，平平安安。艺术家以佛光山「大雄宝殿」三宝佛法相为本，恭敬制作以琉璃为材质的随身三宝佛。所谓的三宝佛：中间是释迦牟尼佛，双手作禅定印。左边是阿弥陀佛，左手作接引印，右手持莲花台。右边是药师佛，手作接引印，另一手持摩尼珠，祈愿人人平安、吉祥处处。

(右) 药师佛，又称为药师琉璃光如来，大医王佛。造型中的药师佛，被安置于释迦牟尼佛的左边，结跏趺坐于莲臺上，右手执持药器（又作无价珠）。药师佛于过去世行菩萨道时，曾发十二大愿，愿为众生解除疾苦，后愿满成佛，住净琉璃世界。“药师琉璃光如来”的名号来源，是以能拔除生死之病而名为药师，能照度三有之黑暗故名琉璃光。药师佛不仅医治众生身体上的病痛，也医治智慧和不圆满的心灵。供养礼拜药师佛，以求健康长寿