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This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
  • This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
  • This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
  • This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
  • This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
  • This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
  • This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".
This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".

This is a Buddha amulet made of clay by artisans on the roof of the world, fired at high temperatures, and hand-painted with mineral pigments. Its name is "Buddha of Health and Longevity".

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Medicine Buddha and Amitāyus are two important Buddhas in Buddhism associated with health and longevity, though each has a distinct emphasis. Below is a concise introduction:

Medicine Buddha

  • Primary Vow: To eliminate all suffering from illness and heal physical and mental afflictions, particularly through blessings related to “medicine.”

  • Iconography: Typically depicted with a blue body (symbolizing Dharma nature), holding a medicine bowl in the left hand and a myrobalan fruit (or forming the gesture of granting wishes) in the right hand.

  • Core Meaning: Not only heals physical diseases but also addresses the root afflictions caused by the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance.

  • Common Prayers: Offered for the recovery of the sick, the efficacy of medicine, and the peace and well-being of body and mind.

Amitāyus (Buddha of Longevity)

  • Primary Vow: To bestow the “life energy” of health and longevity, eliminating obstacles to a long life such as premature death or accidents.

  • Iconography: Depicted with a red body (symbolizing vitality), holding a long-life vase filled with the nectar of immortality in both hands.

  • Core Meaning: To extend life for the purpose of accumulating merit through spiritual practice and benefiting all beings—not merely for the sake of living longer.

  • Common Prayers: Practiced to prolong the lives of elders, enhance the spiritual lifespan of practitioners, and remove obstacles to longevity.

A Simple Comparison

  • Medicine Buddha is akin to the "Great Healer" in Buddhism, specializing in curing physical and mental illnesses.

  • Amitāyus is likened to a "Source of Life Energy," dedicated to granting the foundation of health and longevity.

The two are often practiced together to encompass the dual blessings of “healing” and “longevity.” For deeper study and practice, it is essential to seek guidance from a qualified teacher.