[Eastern Taiwan Medicine Buddha Guide]
[Eastern Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
[Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata]
[Seven Medicine Buddhas]
[Hualien Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
[Hualien Henan Temple of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
[Hualien 193 of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
[Hualien Ruisui Medicine Buddha Mandala of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
[Taitung Chishang Fahlin Temple of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
[Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata]
The Medicine Buddha (Sanskrit: भैषज्यगुरु, Romanized: Bhaiṣajyaguru), fully translated in the Sutra of the Vows and Merits of the Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata and the Sutra of the Buddha’s Preaching on the Removal of Sins, Death, and Liberation through Anointment, is known as the Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata or Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance King Buddha (or Tathagata) in some scriptures, directly translated from Sanskrit as Bhaiṣajya-guru-vaiḍūrya-prabhā-rājāya (Bhaisajya Guru Vaidurya Prabha Raja). The term “King” corresponds to the Sanskrit “rājā”, but is often omitted in translations. The characters “琉” and “璃” are used interchangeably. Commonly referred to in Chinese as the Great Medicine King Buddha who Dispels Disasters and Prolongs Life, the Medicine Buddha is depicted with a transparent body, blue in color like lapis lazuli, and emits pure, gentle light illuminating the world. Therefore, “Lapis Lazuli Radiance” is his meritorious name. His realm, known as the Pure Lapis Lazuli World, is filled with lapis lazuli pure light.
Medicine Buddha Bhaiṣajya-guru-vaiḍūrya-prabhā-rājāya Thangka
Medicine Buddha Bhaiṣajya-guru-vaiḍūrya-prabhā-rājāya Thangka
[Seven Medicine Buddhas]
The Sutra of the Vows and Merits of the Seven Medicine Buddhas, Volume 1
At that time, Shakyamuni Buddha was in Vaishali, India, under the Pleasure Tree, surrounded by eight thousand monks, bodhisattvas, and countless heavenly beings, dragons, and other non-human entities, all respectfully listening to the Dharma. Then, Manjushri Bodhisattva, with palms joined, respectfully requested Shakyamuni Buddha to expound on the names and vows of past Buddhas, and the merits and magnificence of their respective realms, so that those who hear may eliminate karmic obstacles and attain enlightenment. Shakyamuni Buddha praised Manjushri for asking such a question, and proceeded to reveal the names of seven Buddhas of the eastern direction, their pure lands, and the vows they made to benefit sentient beings. The names of the Buddhas and their pure lands are as follows:
“Buddha of Good Name and Auspicious King,” with the world name “Unsurpassed.”
“Buddha of Jewel Moon Wisdom and Light Sound Freedom King,” with the world name “Wonderful Jewel.”
“Buddha of Golden Light and Perfect Conduct,” with the world name “Perfect Fragrance.”
“Buddha of No Worries and Supreme Auspiciousness,” with the world name “No Worries.”
“Buddha of the Thunder Sound of the Dharma Ocean,” with the world name “Dharma Banner.”
“Buddha of the Wisdom and Supernatural Powers of the Dharma Ocean,” with the world name “Good Dwelling Jewel Sea.”
“Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata,” with the world name “Pure Lapis Lazuli.”
Thangka of the Seven Medicine Buddhas
[Hualien Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
Brother of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Hualien
Lost his father at a young age and his mother when he was a teenager. He was not very smart as a child, always scoring last in exams, and suffered from various illnesses. He was especially afraid of ghosts, having seen extremely frightening ones twice. He also sleepwalked, frequently caught colds, had food allergies, hives, migraines, and came from a family without longevity genes. However, by practicing the Medicine Buddha Dharma, he changed his fate. Now, he has a place for the master to stay, and he feels great joy when reading sutras and commentaries. His body no longer suffers from hives, headaches, colds, or allergies. The Medicine Buddha even granted him a house. By continuously making offerings to the Three Jewels, releasing living beings, and repairing Buddha statues, his material life lacks nothing. Throughout his life, he has always had benefactors. He dedicates himself to repaying the Buddha’s kindness. The Buddha speaks true words. As Master Yinshun and Master Cheng Yen said, the greater your vow, the greater your blessings in practicing the Medicine Buddha Dharma. Encountering Buddhism is rare, and encountering the Medicine Buddha Dharma is even rarer. In this life, practicing the Medicine Buddha Dharma together brings indescribable blessings. Do not waste your human life or the Dharma. He hopes to share his life experiences with everyone, so they can develop faith in Buddhism and seize the time to practice the Medicine Buddha Dharma together.
Hualien Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo
Hualien Four Foundations of Mindfulness of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo
[Hualien Henan Temple]
[The Origin of Medicine Buddha’s Disaster Relief]
[A 55-Year Connection to the Eastern Pure Lapis Lazuli World]
[Disaster Relief and National Protection from the Mother of Buddhas to the Medicine Buddha]
[A Thousand-Year Journey, the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha Appears in the Eastern Pacific]
[Disaster Relief and National Protection]
Please read this religious story with caution.
Spanning a period of 55 years and even a thousand years of causes and conditions,
This article is long and requires patience,
We sincerely invite everyone to read the entire article patiently.
It is divided into ten sections:
[Disaster Relief and National Protection from the Mother of Buddhas to the Medicine Buddha]
[Meeting Layman Liu]
[The Story of Layman Liu and the Medicine Buddha]
[The Appearance of the Medicine Buddha in the Tang Dynasty]
[The Causes and Conditions of the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha Appearing Across a Thousand Years]
[Renowned Sculptor Wei Yongxian]
[Henan Temple and the Medicine Buddha]
[Henan Temple and the Welfare Guanyin]
[A Thousand-Year Journey, the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha Appears in the Eastern Pacific]
[Disaster Relief and National Protection from the Mother of Buddhas to the Medicine Buddha]
The most important thing in the present time and space is disaster relief and national protection, benefiting and bringing happiness to life,
In recent years and recent months, it has become somewhat known that the Dharma of Medicine Buddha and Peacock King both can provide disaster relief and national protection!
So let’s share this beautiful story with everyone!
“Peacock King Dharma”
During the Heian period in Japan, Kukai, the founder of Shingon Buddhism, mentioned this sutra in the “Petition to Perform the Ritual for the Nation,”
Emphasizing the national protection nature of the “Peacock King Sutra,” placing it alongside the “Renwang Sutra” and the “Guardian of the Borders Sutra” as a triad,
He considered these three sutras to be: “The Buddha specially preached this sutra for the king, to eradicate seven calamities, harmonize the seasons, protect the nation and family, bring peace to oneself and others, and it is a wonderful teaching. This sutra integrates exoteric and esoteric teachings, easy to learn and recite, of moderate length, and its responses are quick.” This sutra is particularly valued by Shingon Buddhism, especially by the Kōzansei school.
By the 11th century, the Peacock Sutra’s Dharma extended to present-world benefits, such as praying for the elimination of natural disasters, curing diseases, extending life, and other effects.
In Japan, the Peacock King mantra is very famous and is considered a mantra for national protection and disaster relief. Therefore, many people recite it in Japan, and it is performed during national crises for disaster relief and national protection.
For details, see the previous post.
Additionally, it is observed online that the Medicine Buddha Dharma for national protection and disaster relief benefits life and brings happiness.
“Medicine Buddha Dharma”
Medicine Buddha Sutra: ‘When disasters arise, such as plagues among the people, threats of invasion by foreign nations, internal rebellions, celestial anomalies, solar and lunar eclipses, untimely wind and rain, or prolonged drought, at that time, the Kshatriya crowned kings should develop a mind of compassion for all beings, release those who are imprisoned, and according to the previously mentioned method of offerings, make offerings to the World Honored Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata. Due to this merit and the power of the Medicine Buddha’s original vows, their country will be safe and peaceful, with timely wind and rain, abundant harvests, and all beings will be free from illness and joyful. In their country, there will be no malevolent spirits or demons causing harm to beings, and all evil omens will disappear. The Kshatriya crowned kings will have increased longevity, strength, and freedom from illness.’
In the sutra, ‘plagues among the people’ refers to contagious diseases like SARS and COVID-19, ‘threats of invasion by foreign nations’ refers to threats of military invasion and annexation by powerful countries, ‘internal rebellions’ refers to internal military uprisings, ‘celestial anomalies’ refers to disaster stars and malevolent stars affecting the Earth’s magnetic field and causing collective karmic disasters, ‘untimely wind and rain’ or ‘prolonged drought’ refers to excessive rain causing floods or lack of rain causing drought. At such times, national leaders and Dharma masters should establish Medicine Buddha Mandalas and conduct grand Dharma assemblies for national protection and disaster relief, leading people to repent their karmic obstacles, recite the Medicine Buddha Sutra and mantras, and dedicate the merits to dissolving disasters, praying for timely wind and rain, national peace, and the achievement of ‘national protection and disaster relief.’
Discovering with great joy that both the Peacock King Dharma and the Medicine Buddha Dharma have the benefits of national protection and disaster relief, as well as bringing happiness to human and heavenly beings!
[Meeting Layman Liu]
Encountered the Eastern Coast Medicine Buddha post online,
https://m.facebook.com/groups/268079296560110/permalink/5374772782557377/
https://yakushinyorai1101.square.site/
[The Story of Layman Liu and the Medicine Buddha]
Layman Liu was born in Beibin, Hualien. There were six children in his family, and his father passed away when he was two years old. He grew up dependent on his mother and was deeply grateful for the help from Child Welfare Services and Tzu Chi due to their poor family conditions.
At the age of 18, his mother passed away, causing him great sorrow. Later, he came into contact with Buddhism and was deeply moved by the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, leading him to focus on studying Buddhism, frequently participating in chanting sessions, distributing good books, and making offerings to monks.
When asked why he was so kind-hearted,
He replied that he wanted to transform his filial piety towards his parents into repaying the Buddha’s kindness.
Twenty years ago, Layman Liu connected with the Medicine Buddha through Master Yuanzhen in Ruisui, receiving a Medicine Buddha statue,
Which brought great benefit to his life,
Initially planning to become a monk, but later having a family,
He even established a practice center and a Medicine Buddha Mandala for more people to connect with the Dharma.
During the initial gathering to practice the Medicine Buddha Dharma, of course, there were many people coming and going, and the process was tough, often making him want to give up;
But the encouragement from a couple practicing the Cundi Dharma kept him going, so he persevered to this day, leading to subsequent developments!
[The Appearance of the Medicine Buddha in the Tang Dynasty]
We often see the Medicine Buddha,
The commonly seen image in Chinese Buddhism is with spiral hair, holding a medicine pot in his left hand, and making the gesture of granting victory with his right hand.
In Tibetan Buddhism, the commonly seen image is a lapis lazuli body, holding a bowl filled with nectar in his left hand and an arura herb in his right hand.
For details, see the post pictures!
Initially, the image of the Medicine Buddha displayed in the media,
Often mistaken for Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva;
I was too, and later realized it was the Medicine Buddha!
The cause and condition happened four years ago.
Layman Liu saw a standing Buddha statue in his dream. At first, he thought it was Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, but upon closer inspection, the right hand held a monk’s staff, but the left hand did not hold a gem but a bowl. Looking at the head, it had a topknot.
He was very puzzled, was this the Medicine Buddha? But he had never seen a standing Medicine Buddha statue before. So the next morning, he checked online.
Such an image of the Medicine Buddha appeared in the murals of Dunhuang Caves,
Details can be seen in the following post:
https://kknews.cc/fo/44raorv.amp
In Yulin Cave 25, carved during the middle Tang Dynasty,
Details are in the following post:
https://kknews.cc/fo/yxpxrrg.html
This image of the Medicine Buddha appeared in the Tang Dynasty,
Whether in Dunhuang Caves or Yulin Caves, there are standing Medicine Buddha images.
Dunhuang Cave Medicine Buddha description:
“In the outer niches of the southern and northern sides of the western wall of Mogao Cave 310: both Medicine Buddhas are standing statues, tall and well-proportioned, with long and full faces, clear eyebrows, and beautiful eyes. The left hand holds a bowl in front of the abdomen. The southern side Medicine Buddha holds a nine-ringed staff slanted on the right shoulder with the right hand, while the northern side Medicine Buddha holds an eight-ringed staff slanted on the right shoulder with the right hand. Both Buddhas stand on large lotus flowers, with head halos and body halos.”
Yulin Cave 25 Medicine Buddha description:
“The Medicine Buddha in Yulin Cave 25 is located on the north side of the main wall, holding a bowl in the left hand and a staff in the right hand, stepping on a lotus flower, with the body slightly turned towards the left, facing the Vairocana Buddha and Eight Bodhisattvas Mandala.”
Regarding the other held object, the monk’s staff, Japanese monk Kakujō’s “Kakujō Shō” records that the Medicine Buddha’s image “in the Tang Dynasty held a bowl and a staff,” and includes “the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha image.” Early Tang Dynasty Dunhuang cave murals also depict the Medicine Buddha holding a bowl and a staff.
After the flourishing Tang Dynasty, besides the Medicine Buddha, Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva also appeared holding a monk’s staff. The difference lies in that the Medicine Buddha has a topknot, while Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva has a shaved head.
In terms of held objects, the Medicine Buddha often holds a bowl, while Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva often holds a gem, with both sharing the common held object of a monk’s staff.
However, the image of the Medicine Buddha and Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva holding a monk’s staff is not mentioned in the sutras or rituals.
[The Causes and Conditions of the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha Appearing Across a Thousand Years]
The following is the description by Layman Liu:
“There was a layman surnamed Ye who worked with Antrodia camphorata mushrooms. After obtaining two pieces of 500-year-old camphor tree stumps, he suddenly had a stroke and was hospitalized a few days later. Since he had previously connected with the Medicine Buddha Dharma, he entrusted Layman Liu from a Medicine Buddha practice center in Hualien to sincerely ask the Medicine Buddha for guidance through a divination stick about the fortune. The divination poem suggested that he had offended the mountain spirits. After Layman Liu explained the divination poem to Layman Ye, Ye wondered if it was related to the old tree stumps. He then asked Layman Liu to further inquire with the Medicine Buddha through throwing divination cups: whether his stroke was related to the old tree stumps, receiving a positive answer; whether it could be resolved, again receiving a positive answer. He asked various methods of resolution such as making offerings, releasing life, and reciting sutras, all receiving negative answers. Finally, when he asked if carving the tree stumps into Buddha statues could resolve the issue, he received a positive answer. Layman Liu conveyed the result to Layman Ye, who gladly agreed to carve the tree stumps into Buddha statues but had not decided which Buddha to carve.
That night, Layman Liu saw a standing Buddha statue in his dream. Initially, he thought it was Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva, but on closer inspection, the right hand held a monk’s staff, and the left hand held a bowl. Looking at the head, it had a topknot. He was puzzled, was this the Medicine Buddha? But he had never seen a standing Medicine Buddha statue before. The next morning, he checked online and found that such an image had appeared during the Tang Dynasty, with preserved examples in Dunhuang Caves.
With his doubts resolved, he asked the Medicine Buddha again: should the old tree stump be carved into a standing Medicine Buddha statue, receiving a positive answer. Layman Liu then truthfully conveyed the dream’s cause and condition. Layman Ye vowed that after his health improved, he would carve the old tree stump into a standing Medicine Buddha statue. However, the plan did not materialize immediately, and the conditions for carving the standing Medicine Buddha statue were not met for some time.
Although the standing Medicine Buddha statue did not appear immediately, the cause and condition for its appearance did not end there. Four years later, during a Medicine Buddha practice session at the practice center, Layman Liu again saw the standing Medicine Buddha manifest. At the same time, another practitioner, Layman Yang Cheng, also saw it during the session. After the session, renowned calligrapher Lin Yueying suddenly visited with a friend, asking Layman Liu to accompany them to visit the famous sculptor Layman Wei Yongxian.
Layman Liu was surprised, combining the cause of the Buddha statue and the sculptor, wondering if the time for the standing Medicine Buddha statue to be realized was at their practice center.
Thus, several practitioners supporting the Medicine Buddha practice group jointly vowed to re-sculpt the standing Medicine Buddha statue.
It is called “re-sculpting” because this standing image appeared during the Tang Dynasty, over a thousand years ago. Its reappearance today is indeed a marvelous cause and condition.”
The above article can be found in detail at:
https://blog.udn.com/mobile/readingclub/129350674
[Renowned Sculptor Wei Yongxian]
There is a report on Layman Wei Yongxian:
https://www.merit-times.com/NewsPage.aspx?unid=376501
Sculptor Wei Yongxian has deep connections with Buddhism;
Layman Wei sculpted the Buddha statues for Tzu Chi’s Jing Si Hall, Dharma Drum Mountain, and Chung Tai Chan Monastery!
He intentionally blurs the faces of his sculptures of deities and Buddhas, adopting a simple and restrained style, using clear shapes and lines to interpret solemnity and elegance.
Layman Wei practiced the Medicine Buddha Dharma. Initially diagnosed with eye cancer, he did not undergo surgery or chemotherapy. Later, when his eye was injured and examined, it was found that the tumor had already occupied 70% of his eye but had not spread or metastasized.
During a visit to the Medicine Buddha Cave in Dunhuang, he was deeply moved, feeling a resonance in the Medicine Buddha Cave, hoping to complete the sculpture of the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha as soon as possible.
The following is a website excerpt:
https://www.ddc.com.tw/ec/event/2017/02/02humanity/02.html
“I remember when I first returned to Hualien, Dharma Drum Mountain bought the land in Jinshan. At that time, there was a flyer of Master Sheng Yen standing in the reed grass, pointing to the distance, encouraging everyone to support Buddhism as much as possible. I was very eager to contribute to Buddhism. Unexpectedly, I later had the opportunity to take over the sculpture project of Dharma Drum Mountain, feeling very blessed. The vision of Master Sheng Yen also inspired me to create the ‘High Monk’ work, hoping that the wisdom of Buddhism can continue in the world.
Many years ago, my eye developed a melanoma. The doctor recommended surgery to remove it. I chose to return to farming, practicing the Medicine Buddha Sutra, and continuing to sculpt. Five years later, due to a work accident, I injured the same eye again, returning to the hospital. The doctor was surprised I had left the tumor untreated! Eventually, the eye was removed, and the biopsy showed that the tumor had already occupied 70% of the eye. Miraculously, the cancer had not spread or metastasized.
Actually, a year after discovering the tumor, that eye had already lost vision. At that time, I was working on the Amitabha statue in the Merit Hall of Dharma Drum Mountain. Seeing the world with one eye makes it flat, but sculpting is three-dimensional. So I had to constantly change angles to see the shape of the work clearly. I am very grateful to the team for working together to complete the work during that time.
Sculpting Buddha statues is my interest and my vow. Therefore, I never felt it was hard, even with only one eye now. I do not worry or fear, just fully accept it and continue on. (Interview organized by Xu Cuigu) (For more details, see ‘Life’ magazine issue 402)
Four years ago, Layman Wei started sculpting the standing Medicine Buddha statue,
First creating several small wooden standing Medicine Buddha statues.
One was placed in Wuhan, and there are several in Taiwan;
A special cause led to one being placed in Lake Titicaca in South America!
When Master Purong went to Lake Titicaca in South America to teach the Medicine Buddha Dharma, the local people, primarily Christians, requested that Master Purong establish a Medicine Buddha statue there due to their reverence for the Medicine Buddha and his teachings.
The statue had to be a Medicine Buddha, and in the following year, on August 10th, Master Purong carried a small standing Medicine Buddha statue to Lake Titicaca in South America.
There were two fortunate coincidences. Firstly, the local area had existing statues of the Sun and Moon Buddhas, similar to the Medicine Buddha’s attendants, the Sunlight and Moonlight Bodhisattvas.
Secondly, the local area had a ready-made Buddha niche, and remarkably, the dimensions of the small standing Medicine Buddha statue perfectly fit the niche.
See the post pictures for details.
Supplementary information:
Lake Titicaca (Spanish: Lago Titicaca, Aymara: Titiqaqa, Quechua: Titiqaqa Qucha) is the largest freshwater lake in South America, located at the border of Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains. With a surface elevation of 3812 meters, it is the highest navigable lake for large vessels in the world. Covering an area of 8290 square kilometers, its average depth ranges from 140 to 180 meters, with the deepest point reaching 280 meters. The lake contains 51 islands, most of which are inhabited, with the largest, Isla del Sol, having Inca temple ruins and being considered sacred by the indigenous people. The name “Titicaca” may be derived from the local indigenous languages, possibly meaning “Crag of the Puma” or “Crag of the Chief.”
[Henan Sacred Congregation and Medicine Buddha of Henan Temple]
Mount Hongming Henan Temple is located on the eastern coast of Hualien, Taiwan, surrounded by two clear streams, facing the sea with mountains at its back. The majestic sea and lush forest make Henan Temple a rare natural dojo.
The cause began 55 years ago with the establishment of Henan Temple.
Henan Temple is located by the Eastern Coast Highway, founded by Master Chuanqing in 1967 (ROC 56). It is not only a famous Buddhist temple in the east but also a hall of Buddhist art.
In the late 1980s, passing through Salt Village in Hualien several times, I remember the simplicity and beauty of the area, with fewer bed and breakfasts and no ocean park, only Henan Temple along the Eastern Coast Highway.
The website of the Eastern Coast Henan Temple is as follows:
The name “Henan” originates from the Three Refuges in the Buddhist Chanting Book, ending with “Henan Sacred Congregation.”
“Henan” means to pay homage, in Sanskrit “vandāmi,” also transliterated as “van dan, ban tan, pan di, pan dan, pan na me, pan tu mi, fan dan.” The most common transliteration is “henan,” meaning “I bow, pay homage, honor, respect.” “Sacred Congregation” refers to the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Pratyekabuddhas, and Śrāvakas, the saints among the ten realms.
In summary, “Henan” means to bow and respect the saints of the four realms, including the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, the protectors, and the sages in the assembly. During practice sessions, many saints are compassionately present, so “Henan Sacred Congregation” expresses respect and gratitude to all saints.
Henan Temple was named with the intention of paying homage and respect to the saints, establishing a connection with the Medicine Buddha from its founding.
Henan Temple
Currently focuses on the Three Holy Ones of Huayan, hosting Huayan Dharma Assemblies.
“Huayan Dharma Assembly”
Mixed flowers are silent, the heavens and earth are fulfilled. The shadow emerges in the whirlpool, revealing myriad actions.
The Zen seal follows the mixed flowers. The mixed flowers speak Zen to the heavens.
The Avatamsaka Sutra is the king of sutras, comprising 39 chapters and 80 scrolls.
It is the supreme teaching expounded by Shakyamuni Buddha under the Bodhi tree upon enlightenment.
The Buddha delivered the teachings in seven different places and nine assemblies, known as the seven locations and nine assemblies.
The Three Holy Ones of Huayan
The Three Holy Ones of Huayan, mentioned in the Avatamsaka Sutra, consist of three Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in the Huayan world. The central Buddha is the Dharma Body Vairocana Buddha or Shakyamuni Buddha, with the left attendant being Manjushri Bodhisattva, known for wisdom, and the right attendant being Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, known for great action. However, it does not include the Medicine Buddha.
There are shared online links as follows:
[Henan Temple and the Medicine Buddha]
For many years, Henan Temple has been holding Medicine Buddha Dharma Assemblies, as mentioned in the following online announcement:
https://www.facebook.com/356951367688157/videos/545103452813644/
Thus, Henan Temple established a connection with the Medicine Buddha.
The initial plan was to place a large Tang Dynasty Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha statue on the protruding platform of the Pacific Square.
Details can be found in the post:
https://www.hsnews.com.tw/healthy/13682-10-2.html
Later, due to changing conditions, the plan was to place the large Tang Dynasty Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha statue in the Great Vairocana Altar of Henan Temple.
Details can be found in the post:
The Great Vairocana Altar of Henan Temple:
Details can be found on the website:
[Henan Temple and Welfare Guanyin]
“Zao Fu” (Creating Welfare) is a vow made by the venerable Chuanqing, hoping that all beings, upon seeing the solemn appearance of the Bodhisattva, will be inspired to create welfare, cultivate wisdom, accumulate the means to escape suffering and attain happiness, and quickly achieve enlightenment.
In 1967, Venerable Chuanqing, who practiced the Guanyin Dharma, chose Henan Temple’s natural environment of listening to the sea tide sounds to cultivate ear-root penetration, and vowed to create a solemn statue of Guanyin.
In 1972, sculptor Yang Yingfeng, under the guidance of the venerable, meticulously crafted the statue based on the thirty-two marks of a Bodhisattva. The consecration ceremony took place on November 17, 1982 (lunar calendar, October 3), and has been held annually since.
Initially, Henan Temple only had a seated Guanyin statue, but Guanyin Bodhisattva also appears among the eight Bodhisattvas in the Medicine Buddha Sutra.
Details can be found in the following post:
Layman Liu also mentioned that when Venerable Chuanqing founded Henan Temple in 1967, the original plan was to establish a standing Buddha in the Great Vairocana Altar, but due to conditions at the time, a seated Guanyin was established behind the main hall, as shown in the post picture.
Due to insufficient conditions at the Pacific Square in Hualien City,
The question was raised with the current abbot of Henan Temple, Dharma Master Dao Yi, about placing the Medicine Buddha statue at Henan Temple. The abbot happily agreed, as the original founder, Venerable Chuanqing, wished to establish a standing Buddha in the Great Vairocana Altar.
Mount Hongming Henan Temple, located on the eastern coast of Hualien, Taiwan, is surrounded by two clear streams, facing the sea with mountains at its back. The majestic sea and lush forest make Henan Temple a rare natural dojo, and the thousand-year cause of the Tang Dynasty Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha will soon manifest in the Great Vairocana Altar.
[A Thousand-Year Journey, the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha Appears in the Eastern Pacific]
[The Vow of Medicine Buddha]
I once asked Layman Liu why the large Tang Medicine Buddha statue was being re-established on the Eastern Pacific coast. I remember him saying that peace is most important;
Everyone’s peace is essential for a prosperous and joyful life.
This is to manifest the vow of the Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha:
To eliminate volcanoes, earthquakes, plagues, and wars is the vow of the Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha!
Disaster relief and national protection are the vows of the Medicine Buddha;
The Medicine Buddha Sutra provides the best proof!
Medicine Buddha Sutra: ‘When disasters arise, such as plagues among the people, threats of invasion by foreign nations, internal rebellions, celestial anomalies, solar and lunar eclipses, untimely wind and rain, or prolonged drought, at that time, the Kshatriya crowned kings should develop a mind of compassion for all beings, release those who are imprisoned, and according to the previously mentioned method of offerings, make offerings to the World Honored Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata. Due to this merit and the power of the Medicine Buddha’s original vows, their country will be safe and peaceful, with timely wind and rain, abundant harvests, and all beings will be free from illness and joyful. In their country, there will be no malevolent spirits or demons causing harm to beings, and all evil omens will disappear. The Kshatriya crowned kings will have increased longevity, strength, and freedom from illness.’
In the sutra, ‘plagues among the people’ refers to contagious diseases like SARS and COVID-19, ‘threats of invasion by foreign nations’ refers to threats of military invasion and annexation by powerful countries, ‘internal rebellions’ refers to internal military uprisings, ‘celestial anomalies’ refers to disaster stars and malevolent stars affecting the Earth’s magnetic field and causing collective karmic disasters.
Medicine Buddha Sutra: ‘Make offerings to the World Honored Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata. Due to this merit and the power of the Medicine Buddha’s original vows, their country will be safe and peaceful, with timely wind and rain, abundant harvests, and all beings will be free from illness and joyful.’
A ten-foot high standing statue of the Medicine Buddha. Standing signifies the Bodhi spirit of actively saving beings, holding a staff symbolizes a vow to the Buddhas, representing the banner of the Dharma, symbolizing perfect merit and wisdom, and compassionately rescuing all beings, from hell to heaven.
The left hand holds a bowl, a medicine bowl, a wish-fulfilling bowl, signifying the treatment of all beings’ ailments, fulfilling all beings’ wishes, purifying all sins, and fulfilling all aspirations.
Let’s practice making offerings and dedicating merits together,
To re-establish the Tang Dynasty Medicine Buddha at Henan Temple, facing the Eastern Pacific,
Making offerings to the World Honored Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata,
Realizing the vow of the Medicine Buddha
and the power of his original vows.
National protection and disaster relief, and bringing happiness to life!
National protection and disaster relief
Eliminating volcanoes, earthquakes, plagues, and wars,
Is the vow of the Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha!
We sincerely invite everyone to support the vow of the Disaster-Relief Medicine Buddha together!
[Hualien 193 of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata on Hualien Romantic Route 193
A friend’s opportunity established a small Medicine Buddha temple on Route 193 in Hualien,
All fellow practitioners are welcome to visit and make offerings to the Medicine Buddha.
Incense is provided, and you only need to come to offer incense and pay homage. There is a small pavilion in front where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. We sincerely welcome everyone to come and pay homage to the Buddha,
Location: Route 193, Hualien, 45.3 km
The Lotus Sutra says,
“If a person builds a stupa, erects a temple, or creates a statue, such people will see countless Buddhas and achieve supreme enlightenment, widely saving countless beings.”
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There is a beautiful valley viewpoint at 45.3 km on Route 193
Between Fenglin and Guangfu!
Crossing that mountain
Medicine Buddha for disaster relief and longevity, fulfilling wishes
Bhaiṣajya-guru-vaiḍūrya-prabhā-rājāya
Small Medicine Buddha Temple on Route 193 in Hualien, beautiful valley viewpoint at 45.3 km
Small Medicine Buddha Temple on Route 193 in Hualien, from the Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Small Medicine Buddha Temple on Route 193 in Hualien
[Hualien Ruisui Medicine Buddha Mandala of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
The Lapis Lazuli World Medicine Buddha Mandala in Wuhe includes meditation rooms, a worship hall, offices, and a kitchen. Abbot Master Yuanzhen stated that this place will become a pilgrimage site for devotees from Hualien, Taiwan, and internationally.
Master Yuanzhen has been promoting Buddhism in Ruisui, Hualien, for 22 years, and began constructing the Lapis Lazuli World Medicine Buddha Mandala on Wuheshan. The white, three-story cylindrical building and the two giant stone lions at the entrance have become well-known landmarks on Wuheshan.
The mandala will include meditation rooms, a worship hall, two offices, a central kitchen that can accommodate 500 people, other facilities, and various plants around the area. Upon completion of the second phase of construction, the Lapis Lazuli World Medicine Buddha Mandala will be largely complete.
Master Yuanzhen, who has resided in Hualien for over 22 years, has the great wish to establish a mandala in Hualien as a point for Buddhism, making it a future sacred site for Buddhism.
[Taitung Chishang Fahlin Temple of Taiwan Medicine Buddha Dojo]
Fahlin Temple is located in Qingfeng Village, Chishang Township, Taitung County, on Yuanming Mountain. In 1963 (ROC 52), to spread Buddhism in eastern Taiwan, the Eastern Xing Monastery was established in Chishang Township, originally located near the present Yuching Temple. In 1965 (ROC 54), a nationwide Buddhist youth seminar was held with great success. As the number of followers increased, a general meeting of believers decided to move to Yuanming Mountain to establish Fahlin Temple. Fahlin Temple’s followers are spread throughout Taiwan, with the grandest annual ceremony being the Medicine Buddha’s birthday on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. Fahlin Temple covers a vast area of over ten hectares, with the main building being the “Medicine Buddha Lapis Lazuli King Hall.” The main structure has been completed, and the stone carvings of the Medicine Buddha Trinity, Eight Great Bodhisattvas, and Twelve Yaksha Generals were masterpieces by master sculptor Lu Jinqiao from Hebei. The founding abbot of Fahlin Temple was Master Xingdao.
Entrance sign of Fahlin Temple, Taitung, Taiwan
Beautiful view of Chishang and Dapo Pond from Fahlin Temple, Taitung, Taiwan
Jade carving of the Seven Medicine Buddhas at Fahlin Temple, Taitung, Taiwan
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