Crystal Medicine Buddha (Blue)

Amongst the twelve vows Medicine Buddha made while still a bodhisattva, the second begins, “I vow that in a future life, upon attaining enlightenment, my body will be like lapis lazuli, bright and limpid inside and out.” This vow has been Liuli artist Loretta H. Yang’s guiding inspiration in producing glass sculpture over several decades. Medicine Buddha is depicted with all the distinguishing characteristics of a buddha, including a benevolent countenance, a solemn demeanor, elongated earlobes, and the traditional monastic robe. Buddha embodies compassion and wisdom, and the Buddha sculpture is a reminder for all of us to love and to care.

* Note: As the art pieces are individually hand-made, the color and dimensions will vary slightly.