The Sixth Medicine Buddha – Suvarṇaratnasamkusumita Tējasvī Tathāgata

“The Tathāgata Radiating a Bloom of Golden Jewel Light”

1. Introduction

The Sixth Medicine Buddha in the sacred retinue of the Seven Medicine Buddhas is:

Suvarṇaratnasamkusumita Tējasvī Tathāgata
(The Tathāgata Radiating the Blossoming Light of Golden Jewels)

This Buddha represents the light of merit, prosperity, and the elimination of poverty and scarcity. He is invoked to bless beings with material abundance, spiritual fortune, and the inner resources to cultivate Dharma.

2. Name and Meaning

3. Iconography and Symbolism

• Body Color: Radiant golden yellow, symbolizing wealth and spiritual brilliance
• Posture: Seated in full lotus posture
• Mudra: Varada Mudrā (gesture of giving blessings and fulfillment)
• Sacred Object: Radiant golden lotus or jewel-flower orb
• Aura: Brilliant halo of golden rays that nurture and purify

4. Domain of Healing

The Sixth Buddha is associated with healing poverty, material scarcity, karma of deprivation, and lack of Dharma resources.

5. Associated Mantra

OM NAMO BHAGAVATE SUVARNARATNASAMKUSUMITA TEJASVI TATHAGATAYA ARHATE SAMYAKSAMBUDDHAYA SVAHA

🔹 Translation:
“Homage to the Blessed One, the Tathāgata Radiating Blossoming Jewel Light, the Arhat, the Perfectly Enlightened One — So be it.”

6. Applications in Dharma Practice

7. His Spiritual Vow

Suvarṇaratnasamkusumita Tējasvī Tathāgata upholds a vow to:

• Bring material and inner abundance to those with sincere intentions,
• End the karma of greed, hoarding, and stinginess,
• Provide fertile ground for the blossoming of Dharma in everyday life,
• And protect the dignity of those striving on the Bodhisattva path despite poverty.

8. Psychological and Modern Relevance

9. Differentiation Among the Seven Medicine Buddhas

• The Fifth Buddha (Aśokottamasrī) relieves sorrow,
• The Sixth Buddha illuminates material karma and opens the path of Dharma prosperity.
• Where Bhaiṣajyaguru heals illness, Suvarṇaratnasamkusumita Tējasvī heals material, karmic, and spiritual poverty.

10. Summary

Suvarṇaratnasamkusumita Tējasvī Tathāgata, the Sixth Medicine Buddha, radiates the blessing of golden light, not only in form but in spiritual fortune, mental clarity, and material support for those walking the path of wisdom and compassion.

His sacred presence reminds us:
🌸 “True wealth is in giving.”
🌸 “Abundance is a mirror of clarity and generosity.”
🌸 “All beings have the right to flourish — inwardly and outwardly.”

Through devotion, chanting his mantra, and emulating his vow, we plant seeds for a world where Dharma thrives — both in spirit and in means.