Dear all,
I would really appreciate your advice if a statue I’m about to gift someone can be identified as Medicine Buddha please?
Very many thanks
Medicine Buddha
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Re: Medicine Buddha
AFAIK, it depends on the contents of the bowl. There should be a plant, or at least his right hand is not only touching the ground but also holds a flower.
I believe your statue is rather Buddha Shakiamuni.
I believe your statue is rather Buddha Shakiamuni.
Re: Medicine Buddha
Medicine Buddha's palm shows to you:
Buddha Shakiamuni's palm shows to himself:
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Re: Medicine Buddha
I believe you’re right!! I think I may have to find a different recipient to offer a new home. Many thanks for your time and help!!
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Re: Medicine Buddha
That is sakyamuni. In this particular iconography, Medicine Buddha’s pose is almost identical, but his palm is facing outward towards you.
EMPTIFUL.
An inward outlook produces outward insight.
An inward outlook produces outward insight.