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The Fifth Medicine Buddha – Aśokottamasrī Tathāgata

  “The Tathāgata of Supreme Serene Glory” 1. Introduction The Fifth Medicine Buddha in the sacred assembly of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is: Aśokottamasrī Tathāgata (The Tathāgata of Unexcelled Glory Free from Sorrow) He embodies the elimination of sorrow, emotional pain, trauma, and mental suffering. In particular, Aśokottamasrī Tathāgata is the healer of the inner […]

The Fourth Medicine Buddha – Suvarṇaratnakaracchatrakūṭa Tathāgata

1. Introduction The Fourth Medicine Buddha in the healing assembly of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is: Suvarṇaratnakaracchatrakūṭa Tathāgata (The Tathāgata Adorned with the Jeweled Canopy of Golden Light) This Buddha represents the healing of poverty, scarcity, and material suffering, offering blessings of prosperity, abundance, and dignity. He is deeply associated with removing obstacles related to […]

The Third Medicine Buddha – Asokottamasri Tathāgata

1. Introduction The Third Medicine Buddha in the sacred grouping of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is known as: Asokottamasri Tathāgata (Tathāgata of Supreme Healing and Tranquil Glory) He embodies the power of liberation from sorrow, particularly mental anguish, fear, and grief. “Asoka” means “without sorrow” or “free from suffering,” and “Uttamasrī” means “supreme glory.” Together, […]

The Second Medicine Buddha – Suparikīrtitanāma Śrīrāja

1. Introduction The Second Medicine Buddha in the sacred assembly of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is known as: Suparikīrtitanāma Śrīrāja Tathāgata (Tathāgata King of Glorious Renown) He is celebrated for his radiant fame and moral example, his power to inspire virtue, eliminate delusion, and to pacify harmful influences that obstruct beings from the path of […]

Medicine Buddha Bhaiṣajyaguru: The Master of Healing and Lapis Lazuli Light

  1. Introduction Among the seven Medicine Buddhas revered in Mahāyāna and Vajrayāna Buddhism, Bhaiṣajyaguru stands at the heart of the healing tradition. Known as the Medicine Master Buddha, he embodies the ultimate healing force—not only of the body but of the mind and spirit as well. His name in Sanskrit, Bhaiṣajyaguru Vaidūryaprabha, translates to […]

an upgraded and comprehensive list of diseases that affect flowers

Here is an upgraded and comprehensive list of diseases that affect flowers, including stamens (anthers) and pistils (stigma/style/ovary), with scientific details: 🌸 1. Fungal Diseases Affecting Petals, Stamens, Pistils Botrytis Blossom Blight (Gray Mold) Pathogens: Botrytis cinerea, B. elliptica Hosts: Plums, roses, lilies, petunias, etc. Symptoms: Light-brown necrotic lesions on petals → stamens & pistils […]

detailed and categorized catalog of root diseases

Here’s a detailed and categorized catalog of root diseases affecting a wide range of plants—from ornamentals to crops—based on pathogen type, with symptoms, conditions, hosts, and treatment guidelines. 🦠 1. Fungal & Fungal-like (Oomycetes) Root Diseases Disease Pathogen(s) Hosts Symptoms Conditions Favoring Treatment Phytophthora Root Rot Phytophthora spp. (e.g., P. cinnamomi, P. sojae, P. parasitica) […]

Comprehensive and detailed catalog of major leaf diseases

Below is a comprehensive and detailed catalog of major leaf diseases, categorized by pathogen type—fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic, physiological, and nutrient-related. For each disease, you’ll find the name, causal agent, host plants, symptoms, conditions favoring the disease, host age, seasonality, potential impact, and treatment or prevention methods. 🍄 I. Fungal Leaf Diseases Disease Name (EN) […]

Comprehensive and detailed list of all known diseases affecting the tree trunk

Here’s a comprehensive and detailed list of all known diseases affecting the tree trunk, categorized by pathogen type (fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic, physiological), including: Disease name (English & Latin) Pathogen (Latin name, structure, classification) Host trees (by common and scientific name) Symptoms and visible trunk lesions Conditions favoring the disease Age of affected tree Seasonality […]

comprehensive and detailed list of all major root diseases affecting plants

Here’s a comprehensive and detailed list of all major root diseases affecting plants, including causal agents, symptoms, host plants, conditions favoring the disease, and treatment options. The diseases are categorized based on their etiology: fungal, bacterial, nematodal, viral (rare), physiological, and nutrient-related. 🦠 I. Fungal Root Diseases Disease Name Pathogen (Latin) Host Plants Symptoms Conditions […]