The “Otch Manla Choha” Ritual Will Be Held at the Central Khurul

Tomorrow, September 20 (the 15th lunar day), at 9:00 the “Otch Manla Choha” (“Menla Dochog”) ritual of the Medicine Buddha (Skt. “Bhaishajyaguru”) — the head of the eight Medicine Buddhas — will be held at the Central Khurul of Kalmykia. The Medicine Buddha is sometimes called Vaiduryaprabharaja (literally: “Lord of Lapis Lazuli Radiance”). For many thousands of years, in various cultures lapis lazuli has been considered a healing stone. In its symbolic meaning it is purity itself, that is, it purifies all painful manifestations not only on the physical but also on the spiritual level. The practice of the Medicine Buddha possesses incredible power. Even simply repeating the name of this Buddha can protect one from many illnesses. And if one recites the Bhaishajyaguru mantra daily, one can not only guard oneself in advance from numerous illnesses, but also purify non-virtuous karma and subdue harmful spirits that cause suffering. The ritual will be broadcast on our official YouTube channel “The Golden Abode of Buddha Shakyamuni.” Names for the rituals can be sent to the email address moleben@khurul.ru