Ayurveda is an ancient healthy lifestyle system with roots in Indian culture. It is said that Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of Ayurveda, was the physician to the Hindu gods in ancient mythology. Brahma bestowed Dhanvantari with the knowledge of Ayurveda, and Dhanvantari then passed on this knowledge and taught a group of physicians. It is believed then that Ayurveda originates from Dhanvantari himself and that his medical wisdom was passed on to the sages and then to the human physicians.
For the longest time the high altitudes of the Tibetan plateau guarded a well kept secret until it came to be known by the world, the science of Tibetan healing and traditional Tibetan medicines. It is called Sowa Rigpa in Tibetan language which means the science of healing. It is an ancient medical science which is almost 2500 years old and has survived the test of time. Apart from Ayurvedic medicine, it is one of the few medical sciences that aim to harness the power of natural medicine.
"One enters Nepal as a traveler, and leaves as a pilgrim... Nepal is the ideal place to rise above the theoretical... textbooks, and see the twin strands of Tantra and Shamanism... rooted in the eternal and faithful depths of Hinduism, and tempered by the sobering influence of Buddhism... the gods of Nepal do not represent a forgotten era of the past. The deities here are living, and participate in the ordinary existence of everyday life as much as we mere mortals do..."
Delve into the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism with "Medicine for the Soul" — an enlightening guide for students, scholars, and lifelong learners of wisdom traditions. A person who does not follow the path laid by the Four Noble Truths is called “puthujjana” or an ordinary man. When one is initiated into Buddhism by proclaiming refuge in Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha, the journey to enlightenment begins. Practicing the Eight-Fold Path unwaveringly makes a person a “Once Returner”- who is born only once in the human realm and their other rebirths occur in the abode of the gods. Buddhists with higher spiritual merit win over the urges of subtle sensual desires and animosity and become Non-returners. Awaken your spirit with Buddha’s Four Noble Truths. "Medicine for the Soul" offers deep insights for those seeking peace, clarity, and a higher path of mindfulness.
This article on the Medicine Buddha identifies him as the ideal healer and it also stresses that the utmost powers of healing lie within our own selves. Embrace the transformative power of Medicine Buddha. "Each of Us a Healer" explores the karma of healing, guiding you to inner balance, health, and spiritual growth. Learn how the karma of healing intersects with Medicine Buddha\'s wisdom. Delves into Buddhist philosophy for personal growth and karmic transformation. Explores the deep connection between karma and the transformative art of healing. This is a symbolic gesture aimed at the realization that as the sacred syllables making up the mantra grant the medicine its capacity to heal, likewise, by consciously following the path of righteous karma, we are able to soak our lives with the nectar which flows from the virtues gained through such action.
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