Special Topics
Major Theme: Attaining Peace and Ease in the Present Life
The Sutra on the Original Vows and Merits of the Medicine Master Tathagata of Lapis Lazuli Crystal Radiance-- also known as the Sutra of the Medicine Master (Sutra of Medicine Buddha)-- begins by portraying the Eastern Pure Land of Lapis Lazuli and expounding the original vows and merits of the Medicine Master Tathagata. The Medicine Master Tathagata is named Bhaiṣajya-guru-vaiḍūrya-prabhā-rājāya in Sanskrit--commonly referred to as the Medicine Master Tathagata of Lapis Lazuli Crystal Radian...
Medicine Buddha’s Twelve Great Vows As an Example of Buddhism Practice
The Twelve Great Vows of the Medicine Buddha were compassionate aspirations the Buddha made in his causal stage of bodhisattva path practice. In witnessing and sympathizing with the afflictions suffered by sentient beings in this Saha world, the Buddha aspired to save and deliver them from the pain and distress of sickness, hardship, and misfortune. The general principles behind the Buddha's twelve vows are as follows: 1. All sentient beings attaining rebirth in the Eastern Pure Land o...
How to Practice the Medicine Buddha’s Dharma Method
The Medicine Buddha, acclaimed as the "Great Medicine King Buddha", administers medicine according to sentient beings' ailments. Not only does he treat sentient beings' physical illnesses, but also alleviates their vexations and troubled thoughts. So how should we practice and benefit from such limitless Dharma treasures so as to harmonize with the Buddha's original vows, as well as take the prescribed medication to develop compassion and wisdom? Whenever friends and ...