This hand painted Medicine Buddha Mandala Thangka is a fine example of a meditation mandala. Right at the center rests the Medicine Buddha surrounded by Bodhisattvas and other religious symbols and icons pertinent to Buddhism. A Mandala serves to help focus the mind as one gazes at it. It is a meditative device or Yantra that visually aids a transcendental spiritual journey towards perfection. Starting from the outer circles, one should proceed towards the center. The various levels and activities in the painting help to reflect on diverse aspects of consciousness ultimately arriving at the serene center of Being.