Who is Bhaisajyaguru?

Who is Bhaisajyaguru?

From Bright On Buddhism by Nicholas Bright Haight

April 17, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 137

About this episode

This episode explores the significance and stories of Bhaisajyaguru, the Medicine Buddha.

Bright on Buddhism - Episode 137 - Who is Bhaisajyaguru? What are some stories about him? What is his significance? Resources: The Sūtra on the Original Vows and Merits of the Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Tathagata (藥師琉璃光如來本願功德經): English Translation by the Chung Tai Translation Committee https://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/yakushi.shtml Watkins, M. (2002). Rediscovering Colors: A Study in Pollyanna Realism. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. ISBN 978-1402007378. Birnbaum, Raoul (2003). The Healing Buddha Xuanzang. Sutra of the Vows of the Medicine Buddha of Lapis Lazuli Crystal Radiance. CBETA. Archived from the original _________________________________ If you like our show and would like to support us, we encourage you to give your money or resources to a worthy cause. We can get through this. Our strongest weapon is solidarity. Stay strong and help where you can. Thank you. Do you have a question about Buddhism that you'd like us to discuss? Let us know by emailing us at Bright.On.Buddhism@gmail.com. Credits: Nick Bright: Script, Cover Art, Music, Voice of Hearer, Co-Host Proven Paradox: Editing, mixing and mastering, social media, Voice of Hermit, Co-Host

People in this episode

Host: Nicholas Bright Haight

Topics covered

  • Bhaisajyaguru
  • Buddhism
  • Medicine Buddha
  • Buddhist stories
  • Spiritual significance

Keywords

  • Bhaisajyaguru
  • Medicine Buddha
  • Buddhism
  • spirituality
  • Buddhist teachings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chung Tai Translation Committee, CBETA

Books & works: The Sūtra on the Original Vows and Merits of the Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Tathagata

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