108 Medicine Buddha

In the mystical world, especially to Buddhists, the number 108 is a metaphor for the number of steps required in order to completely “graduate” from this earth plane. The mind’s labyrinth is deep and complex. To accomplish this path, you must discern the 8 consciousnesses and the 10 bhumis through deep meditation. Putting them together equals 108.

Medicine Buddha is called Bhaishajyaguru Vaiduryaprabha, the healing master of Lapis Lazuli Radiance. Like Amitabha he wears the robes of a monk. He holds the myrobalan plant which is used to heal mental and physical disease.