Essence of Ambrosia

by Taranatha

Author	: Taranatha
Publisher	: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Total Pages	: 232
Release	: 2005-01-01
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 8186470379

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Essence of Ambrosia is a guide to Buddhist meditation, composed by the prolific and eclectic Tibetan scholar and practitioner Taranatha (1575-1634). Following the lead of Atisha, Taranatha expounds a graduated approach (known as lam rim) to cognitive and meditative development designed to address the needs of three types of person: the person of lesser, average and greater capacity. Taranatha's innovative contribution to this genre is to instruct the student in "contemplation sessions", that specifically guide a beginning Buddhist practitioner through the traditional practices of meditation, beginning with devotional reflection up to the apex of Buddhist meditation, insight (vipassana) meditation. The result is a remarkably accessible and concise insider's guide to the Mahayana Buddhist path.

Dudjom Lingpa's Chod

by Pema Lungtok Gyatso

Author	: Pema Lungtok Gyatso
Publisher	: Berotsana Publications
Total Pages	: 565
Release	: 2014-08-01
Genre	:
ISBN	: 9780988864528

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Commentary on Dudjom Lingpa's Heart Essence of Saraha and second edition translation of Heart Essence of Saraha

Bodies in Balance

by Theresia Hofer

Author	: Theresia Hofer
Publisher	: University of Washington Press
Total Pages	: 337
Release	: 2018-01-08
Genre	: Art
ISBN	: 0295807083

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Bodies in Balance: The Art of Tibetan Medicine is the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the triangular relationship among the Tibetan art and science of healing (Sowa Rigpa), Buddhism, and arts and crafts. Generously illustrated with more than 200 images, Bodies in Balance includes essays on contemporary practice, pharmacology and compounding medicines, astrology and divination, history and foundational treatises. The volume brings to life the theory and practice of this ancient healing art. 2015 Best Art Book Accolade, ICAS Book Prize in the Humanities Category Bodies in Balance: The Art of Tibetan Medicine is the first comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of the triangular relationship among the Tibetan art and science of healing (Sowa Rigpa), Buddhism, and arts and crafts. This book is dedicated to the history, theory, and practice of Tibetan medicine, a unique and complex system of understanding body and mind, treating illness, and fostering health and well-being. Sowa Rigpa has been influenced by Chinese, Indian, and Greco-Arab medical traditions but is distinct from them. Developed within the context of Buddhism, Tibetan medicine was adapted over centuries to different health needs and climates across the region encompassing the Tibetan Plateau, the Himalayas, and Mongolia. Its focus on a holistic approach to health has influenced Western medical thinking about the prevention, diagnoses, and treatment of illness. Generously illustrated with more than 200 images, Bodies in Balance includes essays on contemporary practice, pharmacology and compounding medicines, astrology and divination, history and foundational treatises. The volume brings to life the theory and practice of this ancient healing art.

The Ambrosia Throne

by Tati B. Alvarez

Author	: Tati B. Alvarez
Publisher	:
Total Pages	:
Release	: 2022-04-19
Genre	:
ISBN	:

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Then. Before they were gods, they were princes of Dasos. For years the kingdom of Dasos was ruled by the merciless King Cronus and the bewitching Queen Rhea. Under their rule, the kingdom prospered until the queen discovered she was pregnant with their third child, Zeus. Hated from birth, Zeus must fight to earn his father's love and his place alongside his brothers: Hades and Poseidon. If Zeus can find the legendary elixir known as Ambrosia, a substance prophesied to make gods of men, not only will he win his father's approval, he will secure the future of Dasos. Now. Centuries later, Dasos is merely a dilapidated village nestled deep within a brutal forest full of roving bands of the vicious Unhallowed, soulless creatures set to destroy anything in their wake. Lilith, a curious woman with a fiery spirit, stumbles into town with no recollection of where she came from. All Lilith knows is that she's drawn to Dasos the same way she was drawn to Finian, the town blacksmith. A storyteller and weapon forger, Finian is plagued with nightmares of a dark shadowed man. After Lilith's arrival, the nightmares intensify and soon Finian questions what is real and what resides only in his mind. When the town is attacked, Lilith and Finian find themselves pawns in a centuries old war between feuding brothers. Destruction, death, and the cursed Unhallowed lurk around every corner. Love and loyalty will be tested. Hearts and bodies will be broken. An unknown enemy will awaken.Welcome to the world of Dasos, where gods and mortals collide.

Everyday Dharma

by Lama Willa Miller

Author	: Lama Willa Miller
Publisher	: Quest Books
Total Pages	: 313
Release	: 2012-12-13
Genre	: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN	: 0835630382

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In The Everyday Dharma, Willa Miller, an authorized lama in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, reworks ancient Buddhist techniques and adapts them for western readers seeking personal transformation. Becoming a Buddha, Lama Miller explains, means observing the mind and actions and then doing the physical, psychological, and spiritual work to move closer to one’s wisdom nature. Dharma is spiritual practice; it’s what one does every day to make one’s mind and world a better place to live. Each chapter includes a passage to read, an exercise of the day that relates to each week’s topic, a quote from a sage, and tips on how to make daily practice a little easier. The book shows that it’s not necessary to subscribe to a particular — or any — belief system to benefit from this program. "It’s only necessary," says Lama Miller, "to believe one deserves to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life."

The Heart Essence of Chetsun

by Kong-sprul Blo-gros-mthaʼ-yas

Author	: Kong-sprul Blo-gros-mthaʼ-yas
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 332
Release	: 2019
Genre	: Rdzogs-chen
ISBN	: 9780988864566

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Medical Review

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Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 548
Release	: 1892
Genre	:
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Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine

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Publisher	: BRILL
Total Pages	: 392
Release	: 2019-06-17
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 9004404449

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Knowledge and Context in Tibetan Medicine is a collection of ten essays in which a team of international scholars describe and interpret Tibetan medical knowledge. With subjects ranging from the relationship between Tibetan and Greco-Arab conceptions of the bodily humors, to the rebranding of Tibetan precious pills for cross-cultural consumption in the People’s Republic of China, each chapter explores representations and transformations of medical concepts across different historical, cultural, and/or intellectual contexts. Taken together this volume offers new perspectives on both well-known Tibetan medical texts and previously unstudied sources, blazing new trails and expanding the scope of the academic study of Tibetan medicine. Contributors include: Henk W.A. Blezer, Yang Ga, Tony Chui, Katharina Sabernig, Tawni Tidwell, Tsering Samdrup, Carmen Simioli, William A. McGrath, Susannah Deane and Barbara Gerke

The Arts of Contemplative Care

by Cheryl A Giles

Author	: Cheryl A Giles
Publisher	: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages	: 370
Release	: 2012-11-24
Genre	: Religion
ISBN	: 1614290377

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Powerful and life-affirming, this watershed volume brings together the voices of pioneers in the field of contemplative care--from hospice and hospitals to colleges, prisons, and the military. Illustrating the day-to-day words and actions of pastoral workers, each first-person essay in this collection offers a distillation of the wisdom gained over years of compassionate experience. The stories told here are sure to inspire--whether you are a professional caregiver or simply feel inclined toward guiding, healing, and comforting roles. If you are inspired to read this book, or even one touching story in it, you just might find yourself inspired to change a life.