1. Stanzas, poems, and couplets about the Medicine Buddha culture in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad
The Buddhist explanation of the Medicine Buddha is: Medicine Master is a metaphorical name, and the Medicine Master prepares medicine according to the disease. This Buddha is also the one who can eliminate all diseases and pains. He uses two kinds of wonderful medicine, the worldly medicine and the transcendental medicine, to eliminate the physical and mental diseases of all living beings. Therefore, he is called the Medicine Master. He removes diseases of life and death, hence the name Medicine Master. The darkness that illuminates the three existences is called glazed light.
Medicine Buddha is a very important Buddhist leader in Buddhist culture. In the Buddhist world, the central Saha world is the world of Buddha Sakyamuni. The Medicine Buddha in the Eastern Jingli World and the Amitabha Buddha in the Western Paradise are the two most influential saints and have more followers. In the Western world, Amitabha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva are revered as the Three Saints of the West; in the Eastern world, Medicine Master Tathagata, Sunlight Bodhisattva and Moonlight Bodhisattva are revered as the Three Saints of the East.
The belief in Medicine Buddha became popular in the Tang Dynasty. Many Buddhist temples in my country's Han and Tibetan areas have dedicated halls dedicated to Medicine Buddha, and corresponding Dharma gatherings are held as scheduled every year. Therefore, Medicine Buddha belief has a large number of believers in our country. Moreover, the belief in Medicine Buddha has a great influence on our country’s medical culture.
Medicine Buddha, also known as Medicine Buddha, Medicine King Lazuli Light King Tathagata, Great Physician King Buddha, Physician King Good Death, and King of Twelve Wish. He is the leader of the Oriental Pure Glaze World. According to Buddhist scriptures, in the long past, when the Tathagata of Lightning came into the world, there was a Brahma who raised two sons. Suffering from the turmoil in the world, he took up Bodhicitta and vowed to save sick and suffering sentient beings. At that time, the Dianguang Tathagata was very impressed and advised the Vatican to change his name to King of Medicine, and his two sons to change their names to Rizhao and Yuezhao. This Brahma who received instructions from the Lightning Tathagata became the Medicine Master Tathagata after he became a Buddha. The two sons are also the two great attendants.
The twelve guardian gods who protect those who recite and uphold the Medicine Sutra. Also known as the Twelve Medicine Masters, the Twelve God Kings, or the Twelve Yaaksha Generals. They are the retinue of Medicine Master Tathagata. According to Buddhist scriptures, these twelve gods will take turns leading their families to protect all living beings during the twelve hours of day and night and the twelve months of the four seasons.
When Medicine Master Buddha walked the path of Bodhisattva, he made twelve great vows, wishing to relieve all sentient beings from the suffering of diseases, enable them to have sufficient faculties, give up evil deeds, and practice good deeds. Do not fall into the lower realms. All sentient beings may wish for whatever they wish for, and everything will come true. All sentient beings will be liberated from difficulties, and they will become Buddhas based on this wish. The pure land built by the Medicine Buddha's wishes is the pure glazed world. Medicine Buddha can eliminate disasters and extend life for living people, making people healthy and happy, so he is very popular in Eastern China.
The main sutras about Medicine Buddha include: "The Medicine Buddha Glazed Light Tathagata's Original Vows and Merit Sutra", "The Medicine Master Glazed Light Tathagata's Reciting Ritual for Eliminating Disasters and Eliminating Difficulties", "The Medicine Master Glazed Light Tathagata's Observation and Conducting Ritual", "Pharmacist's Samadhi Practice", "Eight Auspicious Gods Mantra Sutra", etc. Among them, the most influential one is the "Medicine Master Glazed Light Tathagata's Original Vows and Merit Sutra". Translated by Xuanzang of the Tang Dynasty. This sutra focuses on the twelve great wishes of the Medicine Buddha and his guidance and relief for all living beings suffering from illness and disaster in this world. 2. What are the verses, poems, and couplets about "Medicine Buddha culture" in ancient and modern times at home and abroad?
1. Medicine Buddha is a very important Buddhist leader in Buddhist culture. In the Buddhist world, the central Saha world is the world of Buddha Sakyamuni. The Medicine Buddha in the Eastern Purity World and the Amitabha Buddha in the Western Paradise are the two most influential saints and have more followers. In the Western world, Amitabha, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva are revered as the Three Saints of the West; in the Eastern world, Medicine Master Tathagata, Sunlight Bodhisattva and Moonlight Bodhisattva are revered as the Three Saints of the East.
2. Couplet of Medicine Master’s Glazed Light Buddha Hall
First couplet: The five aggregates are all empty and spotless, although they are not invaded by human beings, they will eventually be enlightened and return to enlightenment
Second couplet: Don't do any evil, do good deeds, and perform all kinds of good deeds. Be a sentient being, be diligent, and realize Bodhi.
3. Medicine Buddha, also known as Medicine Buddha, Medicine King Tathagata of Lazuli Light, Great Medical King Buddha, and Medical King. Good Death, the King of Twelve Wishes. He is the leader of the Oriental Pure Glaze World. According to Buddhist scriptures, in the long past, when the Tathagata of Lightning came into the world, there was a Brahma who raised two sons. Suffering from the turmoil in the world, he took up Bodhicitta and vowed to save sick and suffering sentient beings.
At that time, the Dianguang Tathagata was very impressed and advised the Vatican to change his name to King of Medicine, and his two sons to change their names to Rizhao and Yuezhao. This Brahma who received instructions from the Lightning Tathagata became the Medicine Master Tathagata after he became a Buddha. The two sons are also the two great attendants.
4. "Asura Sutra" says: The Buddha of Lazuli Light first planted good roots in the Tathagata of Great Compassion and Wisdom, and he swore twelve oaths when he met the Tathagata of Lightning Light. This Buddha took the body of a macaque and offered honey to the Great Buddha. Therefore, he was born as the first prince in the second birth of the Buddha. His mother's name was Mrs. Fensu. He became a monk and practiced Buddhism under the name Milo Bhikkhu.
5. "The Merit Sutra of the Original Vows of the Medicine Master Glazed Light Tathagata" says:
However, that Buddha land has always been pure, with no women, no evil destinies and no bitter sounds. The ground is made of lapis lazuli. The golden rope boundary road, the city gates, the palace pavilions, the windows, and the nets are all made of seven treasures, just like the Western Paradise, with solemn merits and virtues, and there is no difference; in this country, there are two Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas, one is called Sunlight, and the other is called Moonlight. Illuminated all over, he is the leader of the countless Bodhisattvas, all capable of holding the treasure of the righteous Dharma of the World-Honored Medicine Master Lazuli Light Tathagata. 3. What sutras are suitable for reciting by the Three Saints of the West?
The Three Saints of the West are Amitabha, Guanyin Bodhisattva, and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva. The Five Pure Land Sutras respectively refer to the Infinite Life Sutra, the Infinite Life Sutra, and the Amitabha Sutra. ”, “Mahasmaprapta Bodhisattva’s Encyclopedia of Reciting the Buddha’s Name”, “Samantabhadra Bodhisattva’s Actions and Vows”, the Five Pure Land Sutras are usually called the Five Sutras and One Treatise together with the “Treatise on Rebirth”, and are the core classics of Pure Land Sect,
"Bodhisattva Chanting Buddha Yuantong Chapter" was added and compiled into the Five Classics by Master Yin Guang, the leader of the Pure Land Sect. Among them, "Infinite Life Sutra", "Contemplation of Infinite Life Buddha Sutra" and "Amitabha Sutra" focus on the theory of dependent origination of the Pure Land. The other Mahayana sutras are also closely related to the Pure Land.
The Great Compassion Mantra is also known as the Thousand-Hands and Thousand-Eyes Avalokitesvara Great Compassion Dharani, the Thousand-Hands and Thousand-Eyes Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Great Body Mantra, the Great Compassion and Unobstructed Great Compassion Dharani, and the Great Compassion Dharani. That is to say, the fundamental mantra that shows the inner realization of merits and virtues of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva with Thousand Arms and Thousand Eyes.
So you can recite any of the scriptures here when offering incense. Burning incense and worshiping Buddha, burning incense and worshiping Buddha, in fact, incense is also very important. Good incense can better convey information to the void Dharma Realm, and can sense the blessings of the Three Treasures of the Ten Directions. It is recommended that you buy a few boxes of Buddhist incense from the official website of Wuxiang Copper Stove. The Wuxiang Copper Stove is officially a pure natural plant incense, which is very good for making offerings to the Three Saints.