Paradise of Bhaisajyaguru

Paradise of Bhaisajyaguru
YearYuan dynasty (ca. 1319)
TypeDry Fresco
Dimensions751.8 cm × 1511.3 cm (296.0 in × 595.0 in)
LocationThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Paradise of Bhaisajyaguru (藥師佛) or Pure Land of Bhaisajyaguru is a painting created during China's Yuan dynasty. This painting was originally housed in Guangsheng Lower Monastery (Guangsheng Si), Zhaocheng County, Shanxi. The painting, which was at the eastern gable wall of the Main Hall of the monastery, was purchased by Arthur M. Sackler and later was given to Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, United States in 1954.

This painting features the Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and two Bodhisattvas, Avalokitesvara and Cintamanicakra in the centre. Traditionally Bhaisajyaguru Buddha (Yaoshi fo) is considered as the Buddha of medicine (both physically and spiritually) in Mahayana Buddhism.