King of Medicine

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In the Buddhist tradition, the Medicine Buddha is known as the King of Medicine, the supreme healer whose wisdom cures not only physical illness but the deeper afflictions of the mind. To approach him through refuge is to enter a space of protection, clarity, and healing guided by the Three Jewels: the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.

This verse is a simple yet profound declaration of refuge. It acknowledges that true healing arises not merely from external remedies, but from turning the mind toward awakened qualities and relying on the enlightened source of protection. Reciting it opens the heart to the Medicine Buddha’s radiant compassion and creates the conditions for both inner and outer healing to arise.

Daily recitation strengthens trust in the Three Jewels as the ultimate source of guidance and protection. It encourages humility, clarity, and reliance on wisdom rather than fear. Over time, this refuge becomes a powerful foundation for healing the body, soothing emotional distress, and dissolving harmful mental habits.

Source: Melodious Dharma Sound

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