Jin Dashou: The Physician of the Buddha and a Legacy of Healing The name Jin Dashou, also known as Jīvaka, resonates through Asian art history as more than just a physician; he embodies a synthesis of spiritual wisdom and practical healing. Born in Rajagṛha, present-day Rajgir, India, around the 5th century BCE, his origins were humble – a foundling raised within the royal court of King Bimbisāra. This unlikely beginning speaks to a story steeped in legend, one that intertwines with the very foundations of Buddhism and continues to inspire traditional medicine practices today. WahooArt’s han…