Research On "Pharmacists"

Because it cares about all the beings, dharma of Bhaishajyaguru is increasinglypopular in modern times. The Medicine Buddha assemblies and The MedicineBuddha Mandalas become more and more. It can prove the phenomenon that moreand more people believe in Bhaishajyaguru. And the faith of Bhaishajyaguru is basedon Bhaishajyaguru Sutra. Bhaishajyaguru Sutra has five Chinese versions. They areThe Buddha said initiation life by pulling a sin, The Buddha of Medicine Sutra,Baishajyaguru Purvapranidhana, Bhaishajyaguru-Vaidurya-prabhasa-purvapranidhana,Saptathagata Purva Pranidhana Vishecha Vistara. For the sake of convenience, peopleoften give priority to Bhaishajyafuru-Vaidurya-prabhasa-purvapranidhana. At thesame time, people references the contents of other versions to perfect this sutra, andmakes it become the most widely current version. So we should study Sadhana ofBhaishajyaguru in this way: focus on the perfecting Medicine Buddha Sutra, referencethe differences of other versions, and widely concern the different versions in differentperiods, the development and change of specific practices.Bhaishajyaguru Sutra reflects the huge system of belief in Bhaishajyaguru andcomplete thought system. Well, the system of belief in Bhaishajyaguru includesBhaishajyaguru, the eastern paradise of Pure Lapiz Lazuli, Bodhisattva of Sunlight,Bodhisattva of Moonlight, the twelve spirits connected with the cult of the Master ofHealing, Bodhisattva of saving, and so on. This system mainly describes image andfunction of Bhaishajyaguru and its retinue, and the extraordinary scene of easternparadise. The series of solemn and unique image in order to show the truth ofBuddhism.Ideological system is divided into the twelve vows of the Medicine Buddha,wisdom in Buddhism, and content of how to practice Buddhist conduct. These threeparts together constitute Buddhist philosophy which from Sadhana of Bhaishajyaguru.The twelve vows of the Medicine Buddha show that Bhaishajyaguru cares about allthe beings and makes their dream come true. They reflect the Chatur arya-satya andoriginal nature of Buddhism. The wisdom in Bhaishajyaguru is the same as the otherSadhanas. They all reflect prajna by utilizing skillful means and wisdom. Finally,Bhaishajyaguru Sutra states that how to practice of all good conduct, points out thebenefit of practice, and show that the practice of all good conduct is very important toBuddhism and even all the religions.With the spread of Buddhism in China, Bhaishajyaguru Sutra influenced a lot ofpeople, and mixed Chinese culture together. Both of them interplay and evolveconstantly. In all ages, many scholars dedicated to study this Sadhana, many believersmould figures of the Medicine Buddha in different places. Then the custom related tothe Medicine Buddha is formed. People who edified by Bhaishajyagure culture also fitBhaishajyaguru culture into their works and their self-cultivate. So dharma ofBhaishajyaguru just accord with our requirements, and can be started us in the rightdirection. It can bring many aspects of positive value for our society, for example, our life, religion, psychology, pedagogy, philosophy, and so on.