Sowa Rigpa: The Art and Science of Tibetan Medicine (Alternative Therapy)

Part I: Foundations of Sowa Rigpa The Origins of Sowa Rigpa The Four Medical Tantras: Pillars of Tibetan Medicine The Influence of Ayurveda, Chinese, and Greco-Arabic Traditions Mind, Body, and Elements: The Tibetan View of Human Nature The Three Humors: Wind, Bile, and Phlegm (Lung, Tripa, Beken) The Five Elements and Their Role in Health The Concept of Health and Disease in Tibetan MedicinePart II: Anatomy and Physiology in Tibetan Medicine Channels, Winds, and Drops: Subtle Anatomy Tibetan Organ Theory and the Function of Bodily Systems The Role of Digestion: The 'Heat' of LifePart III: Diagnosis and Assessment The Art of Observation: Reading the Face and Tongue Pulse Reading: Listening to the Body’s Rhythms Urinalysis and Other Diagnostic Techniques The Role of Intuition and Meditative Insight in DiagnosisPart IV: Treatment Modalities Diet and Lifestyle: The First Line of Treatment Herbal Medicine: Healing with the Earth External Therapies: Moxibustion, Ku Nye Massage, and More Spiritual and Ritual Healing: Mantras, Amulets, and Offerings Pharmacology and the Sacred Preparation of MedicinesPart V: The Path of the Healer The Tibetan Doctor: Ethics, Training, and Lineage Meditation and Compassion in the Healing Process The Mind-Body Connection: Working with Karma and EmotionPart VI: Sowa Rigpa in the Modern World Preservation and Revival of Tibetan Medicine Sowa Rigpa and Western Medicine: Bridging Worlds The Future of Tibetan Medicine in a Global Age Read more