Take a spin with this 360-view of the Medicine #Buddha! One of the most recognized figures in Tibetan #Buddhism, this sculpture shows the Medicine Buddha on a high lotus seat with both upward and downward facing petals and a beaded edge. He holds a medicinal Myrobalan fruit in his right hand and a bowl with nectar in his left. 🪷 The lotus posture, also known as vajra position, is associated with meditation, while the right hand extended in a giving gesture signifies granting wishes and blessings. In Mongolia, Tibetan #Buddhism was first introduced in the 13th century by Buddhist teachers who were patronized by Qubilai Khan (1215–1294), the grandson of Chingghis Khan and an emperor of China. Mongolians traditionally held shamanistic beliefs, but between the 16th and 18th centuries many incorporated Buddhism into their belief systems. Similarly, Tibetan medicine was integrated with the Mongolian indigenous healing practices and is widely practiced today. Explore the 360-degree vie...