Ancient teachings tell us that merely seeing an image of the Medicine Buddha,
or hearing the name of the Medicine Buddha,
can confer inconceivable benefits.



Medicine Buddha

Every Friday
5:00pm - 5:45pm

A gathering of people with various spiritual backgrounds join in a session dedicated to relieve the suffering of all sentient beings -- specifically to those who have asked to be included on the Prayer List. The practice of prayers, meditation, and chanting of the Medicine Buddha mantra have been known to increase balance and well-being.

TAYATA OM BAY KUNZE BAY KUNZE MAHA BAY KUNZE RADZA SUMU GATE SOHA

Click the "Play Button" to hear the Medicine Buddha Mantra.
If you can't join us, chant along at home on Fridays at about 5:25 pm repeating the mantra 108 times.



All Are Welcome
Sessions begin promptly with a 15 minute meditation

Notice: Tibetan Films are shown occasionally
Immediately following the Medicine Buddha Session

1520 Shasta Acres Road, Mount Shasta 96067
(Take McCloud Avenue up to Shasta Acres Road)

To add a name to our prayer list or for further information
Please contact Kate at 926-1271 or Della at 926-5133





Posted By Chophel

Here is the mantra of the Medicine Buddha and some information explaining it.

TAYATA OM BEKANDZE BEKANDZE MAHA BEKANDZE RANDZA SAMUGATE SO HA
[ Pronounced As: TAYATA OM BAY KUNZE BAY KUNZE MAHA BAY KUNZE RADZA SUMU GATE SOHA ]

The significance of the Medicine Buddha as the Supreme Healer in Tibetan medicine for liberating the individual from suffering is an exemplary metaphor for the mystical elements which are universally inherent in the healing tradition. The tradition is truly a holistic approach to the problem of suffering, both individual suffering and suffering as a universal condition benefiting us all.

TAYATA Like this.
OM This is composed of three sounds Ah, Uu and Ma, which refer to our own body, speech and mind. This is transformed into Medicine Buddha’s pure body, speech and mind.
BEKENDZE Bekendze means eliminating pain or healing. The fi rst bekendze removes problems of body and mind, including sickness and old age.
BEKANDZE The second bekendze removes the causes of suffering (greed, hatred and delusion). Effects of karma and disturbing thoughts are eliminated.
MAHA BEKANDZE The great eliminating, the great healing. The clearing of even subtle defi lements.
RANDZA King, as in Menla is the King of Healers.
SAMUDGATE Path to enlightenment.
SO HA This is said to establish the meaning of the mantra in the heart.