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Christmas Comes Early
In the form of a new Library of Tibetan Classics volume.
This one is on the history of Tibetan Medicine and it is awesome.
I'm a nerd.
here is the link to the book if there are any other Buddhist nerds out there.
http://www.wisdompubs.org/Pages/display.lasso?-KeyValue=33095&-Token.Action=&image=1
This one is on the history of Tibetan Medicine and it is awesome.
I'm a nerd.
here is the link to the book if there are any other Buddhist nerds out there.
http://www.wisdompubs.org/Pages/display.lasso?-KeyValue=33095&-Token.Action=&image=1
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An equally nerdy aside. Some authorities consider 'vaidurya' not to be lapis lazuli at all, but to be Beryl, which comes in a variety of hues.
So if, like me, you have pictured the Medicine Buddha as 'lapis' coloured and even bought lapis as a Tibetan Buddhist stone, you may need to ask Santa for some beryl.
Robert Beer has a couple of excellent books on such symbolism. There is an Encyclopaedia, and this much cheaper tome:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Handbook-Tibetan-Buddhist-Symbols-Robert/dp/1932476032/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261595951&sr=1-2
Here is another on Tibetan Medicine by David Crow, a modern observer:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Search-Medicine-Buddha-Himalayan-Journey/dp/1585421073/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261596152&sr=1-1
My Yuletide present was this book on Tantra as it occurs worldwide, replete with scriptural texts, including Buddhist:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0691057796/sr=1-1/qid=1261596296/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1261596296&sr=1-1&seller=
(it's now on offer very cheaply from Amazon, around £4.00 new from the Amazon 'marketpace', and elsewhere).
the entire thing is quite fascinating really.
the book goes into detail on the Bodhisattvic nature of mastering the science of medicine and healing. the book also recounts traditional Indian mythology about the origins of Ayurveda etc.
Actually the book is both interesting historically and relevant to ones daily practice.
Is there anything in the book about treating certain illnesses, like migraines for instance?
S9
there might be some info on certain medicinal plants that could help migraines.
i'm not positive since i havnt finished the book yet.
but if you struggle with migraines and want to investigate Tibetan medical treatments you should contact someone at the Shang Shung Institute in Conway MA. It is a school that teaches Tibetan medicine.
Thanx for the info. I'll look into that real soon.
S9
they offer a very interesting and unique program.
The most effective treatment I ever had was from acupuncture which was given by a Tibetan doctor.
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I had acupuncture, too.
In those days, I used to have killer migraines that could last many days. After just minutes on the table, tiny needle sticking out everywhere, the headache was completely gone…like a miracle.
This seemed to have a carry over that lasted about a month, b/4 the headaches returned. So it wasn’t a cure. But it was great.
However, I went to another practitioner, and the headaches only got worse. So it may be an art as well as a technology.
I had bought some needles from out of the country, was going to operate on myself. : ^ ) But, after that 2nd treatment went so poorly, I was afraid to just do that.
I'm slow, but I can learn. ; ^ )
S9
I was reading around about Tibetn medicine and ran into a book I thought sounded interesting. Have you ever heard of Dr Terry Clifford? A book: “The Diamond Healing” both med and psychology from Tibet? They have a free Google book on this. Interesting.
S9
Yes it's definately an art. The Tibetan doctor was very skilful with his insertion and manipulation of the needles.
On a different occasion I had some acupuncture from a Chinese practitioner and one of the places of insertion flared up in a large painful lump and the treatment was unsuccessful.
Woa, not a good idea, acupuncturists undergo extensive training !
Kind regards,
Dazzle
Years ago, I sought treatment for a complicated injury and consulted a number of therapists before settling on acupuncture.
Whilst basically seeing only one acupucturist, I visited other acupuncturists if I travelled.
Just like the osteopaths, masseurs, chiropractors, etc, I tried, the efficacy of the acupuncture differs from practitioner to practitioner.
When I was searching for treatment, after trying a few osteopaths & masseurs, as soon as I had my first treatment from the acupuncturist, I knew: "He is the one!".
If one is seeking some help, one must search and try not only different treatments but different practitioners.
That is my experience.
For sharing. You are very kind to do so.
S9