Medicine Buddha Mantra
The great healer's mantra — for the body, the mind, and the world.
Original
Transliteration
Tadyathā oṃ bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajye mahā-bhaiṣajye bhaiṣajya-rāja samudgate svāhā
Translation
Thus: Om, healer, healer, great healer, king of healing — arise, so it is.
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Quick answer
The Medicine Buddha Mantra is chanted for healing — of body, mind, and karma — for oneself and for others. It is one of the most beloved healing mantras in Buddhism.
- Tradition
- Buddhist
- Language
- Sanskrit
- Deity
- Medicine Buddha
- Best time
- Morning. Anytime healing is called for.
- Best for
- Healing for oneself, Healing for others, Serious illness
Meaning
Literal
An invocation of the Medicine Buddha as supreme healer.
Spiritual interpretation
The Medicine Buddha (Bhaishajyaguru) is the great physician of the awakened lineage. His mantra is chanted for the healing of body, mind, and karma — for oneself and for others.
What this mantra is used for
How to chant
108 times daily. Traditionally chanted while visualizing blue light of the Medicine Buddha flowing to the one who suffers.
When to chant
Morning. Anytime healing is called for.
Origin & context
The Medicine Buddha Sutra; central across Mahayana traditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I chant the Medicine Buddha Mantra for someone else?+
Yes. It is a traditional practice to chant on behalf of the sick. Visualize blue light of healing flowing from the Medicine Buddha to them.