{"product_id":"medicine-buddha-cs-mb-01","title":"Medicine Buddha — Curated Selection | CS-MB-01","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3\" data-collection=\"cs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__intro\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__eyebrow\"\u003eCURATED SELECTION · CS-MB-01\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__lead\"\u003eA compact hand-painted tsa-tsa depicting the Medicine Buddha, Bhaishajyaguru, selected for the CS Collection and presented within a metal case under a transparent protective cover. Its painted finish was completed by trained traditional artisan painters whose craft is developed through years of study and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__longform\"\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__object\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE OBJECT · ABOUT THIS PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSelected Medicine Buddha 01\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__object-copy\"\u003eA compact hand-painted tsa-tsa depicting the Medicine Buddha, Bhaishajyaguru, selected for the CS Collection and presented within a metal case under a transparent protective cover. Its painted finish was completed by trained traditional artisan painters whose craft is developed through years of study and practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__story pdp-v3__story--cs\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE CRAFT · WHY THIS PIECE IS DIFFERENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-painted by trained traditional artisans, then kept in prayer for one to three days.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__story-copy\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCS pieces are painted by \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003eskilled artisan painters trained for years\u003c\/strong\u003e in traditional Buddhist painting methods, including the disciplined colour and line work associated with thangka painting. After the hand-painting is completed, the pieces are placed for approximately \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003e1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/strong\u003e. This does not make every CS piece identical: \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003ebrushwork, colour density and small finishing details remain specific to the individual object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__figure\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE FIGURE · ICONOGRAPHY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicine Buddha \/ Bhaishajyaguru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__figure-copy\"\u003eBhaishajyaguru is widely known as the Medicine Buddha. In Tibetan and Himalayan art he is often shown in deep blue, holding the medicinal myrobalan plant and a monastic bowl. His traditional associations with medicine, healing and the alleviation of suffering belong to Buddhist religious practice and are not presented here as medical claims for the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__symbols\"\u003e\n\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMedicine and healing traditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBhaishajyaguru is the Buddha traditionally associated with medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMyrobalan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medicinal plant closely linked with his iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMonastic bowl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnects the figure to the disciplined life of a Buddha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRelief of suffering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA central religious association, expressed here without claiming therapeutic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__culture\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCULTURAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMedicine Buddha \/ Bhaishajyaguru in context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Medicine Buddha tradition is rooted in the Bhaishajyaguru Sutra and became important across Tibetan and wider Asian Buddhism. His image brings together the appearance of a Buddha with attributes linked to medicine, especially the myrobalan plant and begging bowl. In Tibetan contexts, this made the figure especially meaningful in relation to traditions of healing and the wish to relieve suffering. The same subject appears across several Asian cultures, demonstrating how one Buddhist figure could retain a shared identity while taking on different regional artistic forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__making\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eTHE MAKING · PROCESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow this piece was completed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe tsa-tsa form is prepared and then individually hand-painted by trained traditional artisan painters. After painting and assembly, CS pieces are placed in a temple or practice setting for approximately \u003cstrong class=\"pdp-v3__value\"\u003e1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/strong\u003e. The supplier artisan’s personal name and workshop are not stated in the current record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__details\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eDETAILS · INDIVIDUAL RECORD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecific to this object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eSKU\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCS-MB-01\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eFigure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMedicine Buddha \/ Bhaishajyaguru\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDimensions\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5.305 × 4.350 × 2.002 cm\u003cbr\u003e2.089 × 1.713 × 0.788 in\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e39.62 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eMaterial\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCeramic-clay tsa-tsa; metal case; transparent protective cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTechnique\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHand-painted by trained traditional artisan painters; case\/structure assembly; 1–3 days of prayers and blessing rites\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eArtisan\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eTrained traditional artisan painter (name not stated)\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__fact\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStructure \/ Case\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eMetal case with transparent protective cover\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n    \u003csection class=\"pdp-v3__section pdp-v3__care\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pdp-v3__section-head\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pdp-v3__tag\"\u003eCARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep dry. Handle gently.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eKeep dry and protect from prolonged sunlight, high humidity and sudden temperature change. Dust the exterior gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners, abrasives and moisture around the painted surface and protective cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TIBETAN SHAMBHALA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49939991101697,"sku":"CS-MB-01","price":191.23,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2740\/2753\/files\/CS-MB-01-01-HERO_PASS_2026-08-17.png?v=1787205131","url":"https:\/\/tibetanshambhala.com\/products\/medicine-buddha-cs-mb-01","provider":"Tibetan Shambhala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}