Regardless to our personal beliefs and choice of medical system, the invocation of the Medicine Buddha's blessings is a direct and entrusting reliance upon the universal source of healing.

Buddha Sakyamuni taught that one can benefit greatly from invoking the Medicine Buddha even from just hearing or remembering his name. There is no contradiction to do so may it be in order to improve our own health, to help someone else or to benefit all beings.

Tibetan masters let us know that to practice the Medicine Buddha meditation with the aim of improving our mental and physical health in this life, can deeply benefit ourselves and others and ultimately lead to Buddhahood. Its blessings impact the environment and all the beings in that environment.