Healing Dharma Service - Bhaiṣajyaguru's Birthday

OPEN TO PUBLIC: HEALING DHARMA SERVICE

Bhaiṣajyaguru's Birthday

In the Mahayana Buddhism tradition, Medicine Buddha is known and venerated for his power of healing. According to the Medicine Buddha Sutra (Bhaiṣajyaguruvaiḍuryaprabharaja Sutra), all diseases are caused by people’s greed, anger, and delusion. Bhaiṣajyaguru is the Unexcelled Trainer who trains us to tame our mind. When our mind is free from mental afflictions, our physical well-being will also receive health benefits.

At Jinyin Temple, we hold Bhaiṣajyaguru in deep reverence. We strive to create an environment where individuals can connect with the healing presence of the Medicine Buddha and explore the transformative power of compassion and wisdom in their lives. Everyone is welcome to come to Medicine Buddha Altar & Meditation Garden to practice for wellbeing and awareness. The Medicine Buddha’s practice involves meditation, visualization, and recitation of his mantra, which is believed to carry powerful healing vibrations. Engaging in these practices enables individuals to tap into their own innate capacity for healing and to develop greater empathy and care for others.

This Sunday, November 12th, 2023, we will gather for a Dharma ritual to honor the enlightening and healing presence of Bhaiṣajyaguru and seek his blessings for healing and pain relief, both mentally and physically.

namo bhagavate bhaiṣajyaguru-

vaiḍūryaprabhārājāya tathāgatāya

arhate samyaksaṃbuddhāya tadyathā:

oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajya-samudgate svāhā.

— Medicine Buddha Dharani

May we be purified of all poisons, disease, pain, and suffering

May all beings enjoy good health, peace, and happiness

Oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajya-samudgate svāhā

Merit-Making Offering

Merit-making is important in one’s spiritual practice. Merit is the result of good actions or deeds. If you would like to offer to the Buddha through the power of the sangha during this month’s dharma assembly and ritual, please consider making a donation. Any amount would be appreciated. Your gift will be put to work immediately as part of the merit-making offering for this occasion.

Go to Donate page: www.jinyintemple.org/donate

Time & Date: November 12, Sunday, 10AM EDT

Participate In-Person at:

1 Fernwood Ln, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302

愿以此功德，普及于一切。

May the merit of our practice spread everywhere to all.

我等与众生，皆共成佛道。

May I and sentient beings all attain Buddhahood.

十方三世一切佛，一切菩萨摩诃萨，

To all the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions and Three Times,

摩诃般若波罗蜜，能断一切波罗蜜!

and maha-prajnaparamita, The perfection that cuts through all illusions!