The Medicine Buddha Puja can be requested for yourself, your loved ones and friends, for the sick and the dying, for healing, purification and success. The puja can remove obstacles to mental and physical health.
For the sick, to help them recover their health and well-being;
For the dying, to help pacify their mind, and eliminate fear during this time of dying;
For the deceased, to bless and guide their mind to a higher state of rebirth and liberation in the bardo.
The name of the person for whom the prayers are requested will be included for one month. For the deceased, the names will be included and remain for 49 days from the date of passing.
The Medicine Buddha mantra is held to be extremely powerful for healing of physical illnesses and purification of negative karma.