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This course looks at the historical interactions between Buddhism and medicine, with particular focus on Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. Our course matierals combine academic writings with Pali, Sanskrit, and Chinese sources to provide an overview of both theory and practice.

Since the earliest phase of Buddhism, medicine has been an integral part of the dharma. The Buddha has long been referred to as the "King of Physicians," and the scriptures contain many references to therapy, medical ideas, and practices. The purpose of this course is to review the medical materials from the major Buddhist schools by looking at both academic work and primary sources.

This course is intended to supplement the knowledge of practitioners of various types of Asian medical practices, and will be relevant to those whose interests include Ayurveda, Yoga, TCM, Thai Medicine, Tibetan Medicine, and other traditions.

Successful completion of this course will require reading the packet and books listed below. A written test will be sent to the participant which will include a 2-3 page written analysis of a particular topic covered in this material. Certificate will be provided upon successful completion of the course.

Cost $99 is the total cost of this course, including materials listed below. Click here to register for this program, or contact us for more information.

 

Readings

Provided Course Materials:

• TaoMountain's Buddhism and Medicine packet. (See more information or purchase separately by clicking below.)

  

Required Books (Not provided, click links below to purchase):

• Salguero, Pierce. The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand. Findhorn Press, 2006.
• Birnbaum, Raoul. The Healing Buddha. Shambhala, 2003.
• Zysk, Kenneth. Asceticism and Healing in Ancient India: Medicine in the Buddhist Monastery. Oxford University Press, 1991.

     

Audio Files: Not Provided, Purchase Separately

	Contents History of Asian Medicine History of Indian Medicine History of Thai Medicine Tantra and the Vessel Theory Jivaka Komarabaccha: The Buddha's Physician Metta Bhavana: Loving-kindness Meditation Buy this CD or dowload mp3 files here.
***Plus, you will automatically become a member of TaoMountain, and gain access to the materials in our Member's Area.