In the past, temples in Tibet were not only places to worship Buddha, but also comprehensive institutions integrating administration, economy, education and medical care. On weekdays, lamas not only give loans to herders, but also help solve disputes and even save lives through Tibetan medicine. Therefore, monks are highly respected in the hearts of Tibetans. The first Tibetan Medical College in Tibet was established in the period of the Fifth Lama, and the "Mangeba" Gesi degree is equivalent to the current doctor of medicine.
Because the theoretical knowledge learned by medical college is extremely extensive and in-depth, and the practice of collecting herbs in the field is often carried out, its study time is relatively long and its natural status is more respected. Tibetan families are proud of becoming monks, but unlike what everyone has heard, every Tibetan family has monks. But if there are two sons in the family, one of them will become a monk.
Therefore, when we saw the eight Buddha statues of the pharmacist Buddha in Jokhang Temple, we saw not only the solemn Buddha statues, but also the fundamental characteristics of Tibetan Buddhism's compassion. The Gelug Sect has six temples. Gandan Temple was built by Master Zong Kaba himself. Drepung monastery, Sera Temple and Tashilhunpo Temple were all built by his disciples. In Tibet, an important reason why people respect the medical giant Buddha is the emergence of Tibetan doctors, which stems from the worship of the medical giant Buddha. Many temples and lamas in Tibet mainly practice medicine. In the past, Tibetan Buddhist temples were not only places to worship Buddhists, but also comprehensive institutions integrating administration, economy, education and medical care.