Tibetan Buddhism & The Book of Tibetan Medicine

Welcome this first and most comprehensive guide to Tibet’s ancient integrative healing system-one of the world’s oldest forms. A large part of the medical practice comes from Tibetan Buddhism.

The Book of Tibetan Medicine, now in 11 languages, provides a thorough overview of the origins and practices of this holistic approach and explains how it can contribute to maintaining overall health and happiness.

The Medicine Buddha

You will learn how to balance body, mind, and spirit through diet, behaviour, yoga, herbalism, acupuncture, Buddhist relaxation techniques, and medicines derived from natural sources.

By taking an especially in-depth look at contemporary ailments-including stress and allergies-this highly accessible and lushly illustrated manual brings Tibet’s age-old and traditional discipline into the here and now, with invaluable advice on how to use it to improve your well-being.

Author Ralph Quinlan Forde says, ’Tibetan Medicine is a very profound healing medical art that is actually a fusion of five world medical systems including Ayurveda from India and Chinese medicine. Tibetan Medicine actually cures disease whereas western medicine now manages disease. The herbal preparations have few side effects and some of the precious medicines contain powdered crystals and jewels. This is why I hope people will support and explore Tibetan Medicine for the promotion of health and wellbeing. There are over 200 million Buddhists in Asia who would be interested to contribute to such a project.’

The Book of Tibetan Medicine 11 Languages

Table of contents Tibetan Medicine Tibetan Buddhism

Introduction. Chapter 1 The Origins of Tibetan Medicine. Cultural links. Historical background. Chapter 2 Foundations. Including: The Three Constitutions. Pulse Diagnosis. Divination. The Five Tastes. The emotions. Buddha families. Chapter 3 Environment. Including: Organics. Pollution. Plants. Pesticides. Chapter 4 Vital Force. Including: Health promotion. Spiritual intelligence. Vitality. Relationships. Personal legend. Chapter 5 Food and Diet. Including: Eating alkaline. Herbs. Teas. Traditional cures. Chapter 6 Therapy. Including: Massage. Tapping the emotional freedom technique. Herbal baths. Sexuality. Chapter 7 Inner Space. Including: Psychiatric medicine. Meditations. The Five Tibetans. Mantra. Psychic channels. Chapter 8 Compassion. Including: Spiritual approaches. Tibetan masters. Sacred symbols. Medicine mandalas. Puja. Mantra.