Medicine Buddha Mantra
Tayata Om, Bekandze Bekandze, Maha Bekandze, Radza Samudgate Soha.
This healing mantra should be recited not only with words, but intent and visionary; the blue Buddha who is the healing Medicine Buddha should be invited to heal with his energy and power using the blue healing light.
Bhaiṣajyaguru, also known as the Medicine Buddha – is someone Buddhists believe can help reduce suffering. When Bhaiṣajyaguru achieved this he made 12 vows, most of them aiming to help people overcome physical, mental or spiritual suffering. Buddhists around the world, but particularly in China and Tibet, chant a mantra to request help from him when they are ill. The Medicine Buddha is often depicted holding a bowl containing the fruit of a medicinal plant called myrobalan (Terminalia chebula).
Healing has been a very important part of Buddhism since the religion started nearly 2,000 years ago. Buddhist medicine revolves around plants and minerals with healing qualities, and an understanding of the connection between the body and the mind. Physical and mental practices such as yoga, massage and meditation, visualizations, doctrinal reflections, and other contemplative practices that are said to directly heal diseases. The Buddhist healing repertoire also involves ritual practices such as sutra chanting, recitation of dharanis or mantras, creation of talismans and amulets, and various purification or karma-cleansing rites all used by by Buddhists and have some proven health benefits.
For Buddhists, following in the Buddha’s footsteps often has meant learning to dis-identify from the body and the separate self to be able to calmly and stoically face the travails of illness. At the same time, Buddhist tradition has never rejected engagement with more active or targeted forms of healing. In fact, the vast majority of Buddhists throughout history have fully embraced a wide range of healing practices and have seen them as compatible with, and even central to the dharma.
The power to heal.
We invite you to join us for a guided meditation session soon. All are welcome, whether you are new to meditation or an experienced practitioner.
The founder of this temple Jerry Pettie is well practiced and was trained by Buddhist Monks at the birthplace of The Buddha in Lumbini, Nepal.
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12 Vows of Medicine Buddha
I vow that my body shall shine as beams of brilliant light on this infinite and boundless world, showering on all beings, getting rid of their ignorance and worries with my teachings. May all beings be like me, with a perfect status and character, upright mind and soul, and finally attaining enlightenment like the Buddha.
I vow that my body be like crystal, pure and flawless, radiating rays of splendid light to every corner, brightening up and enlightening all beings with wisdom. With the blessings of compassion, may all beings strengthen their spiritual power and physical energy, so that they could fulfil their dreams in the right track.
I vow that I shall grant by means of boundless wisdom, all beings with the inexhaustible things that they require, and relieving them fromall pains and guilt resulting from materialistic desires. Although clothing, food, accommodation and transport are essentials, it should be utilised wisely as well. Besides self-consumption, the remaining should be generously shared with the community so that all could live harmoniously together.
I vow to lead those who have gone astray back to the path of righteousness. Let them be corrected and returned to the Buddha way for enlightenment.
I vow that I shall enable all sentient beings to observe precepts for spiritual purity and moral conduct. Should there be any relapse or violation, they shall be guided for repentance. Provided they truly regret their wrong-doings, and vow for a change with constant prayers and strong faith in the Buddha, they could receive the rays of forgiveness, recover their lost moral and purity.
I vow that all beings who are physically disabled or sick in all aspects be blessed with good health, both physically and mentally. All who pays homage to Buddha faithfully will be blessed.
I vow to relieve all pain and poverty of the very sick and poor. The sick be cured, the helpless be helped, the poor be assisted.
I vow to help women who are undergoing sufferings and tortures and seeking for transformation into men. By hearing my name, paying homage and praying, their wishes would be granted and ultimately attain Buddhahood.
I vow to free all beings from evil thoughts and its control. I shall lead them onto the path of light through inculcating them with righteousness and honour so that they will walk the Buddha way.
I vow to save prisoners who have genuinely repented and victims of natural disasters. Those who are sincere will be blessed by my supreme powers and be freed from sufferings.
I vow to save those who suffer from starvation and those who committed crime to obtain food. If they hear my name and faithfully cherish it, I shall lead them to the advantages of Dharma and favour them with best food and eventually lead a tranquil and happy life.
I vow to save those who suffer from poverty, tormented by mosquitoes and wasps day and night. If they come across my name, cherish it with sincerity and practise dharma to strengthen their merits, they will be able to achieve their wishes.