Chant Book of the Lâm Tế School of Thiền Buddhism
Published by
Tuyết Sơn Thiền Tự 雪山禅寺
Mount Adams Zen Buddhist Temple
MEDICINE BUDDHA OF HEALING
Oṃ Namo Bhagavate Bhaiṣajya-guru
Vaiḍūrya-prabha-rājāya
Tathāgatāya Arhate
Samyak-sam-buddhāya
Tadyathā: Oṃ
Bhaiṣajye Bhaiṣajye
Mahā-bhaiṣajye-raja
Samud-gate Svāhā
The Twelve Vows of the Medicine Buddha upon attaining Enlightenment, according to the Medicine Buddha Sutra, are:
- To illuminate countless realms with his radiance, enabling anyone to become a Buddha just like him.
- To awaken the minds of sentient beings through his light of lapis lazuli.
- To provide the sentient beings with whatever material needs they require.
- To correct incorrect views and inspire beings toward the path of the Bodhisattva.
- To help beings follow the Path of Virtue, even if they failed before.
- To heal beings born with deformities, illness or other physical sufferings.
- To help relieve the destitute and the sick.
- To help people achieve their desired rebirth.
- To help heal mental afflictions and delusions.
- To help the oppressed be free from suffering.
- To relieve those who suffer from terrible hunger and thirst.
- To help clothe those who are destitute and suffering from harsh conditions.