Course Code

Total Units

Total Class Hours

Course Titles:

15

AYR108

0.50

7.5

The Five Elements and Their Attributes: Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth and their Qualities and Effects on Body, Emotions, Mind, Behaviors and Consciousness

AYR108_Ayurvedic-Medicine-Intro_01_Distance-Learning_5-Skandhas_Buddhist-Ayurveda_640x480_1000kbps.wmv  
272 MB  - 34 minutes long video (Windows Media Video)

Required Textbook: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Volume One

By Vasant D. Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc. This textbook conveys the philosophical and fundamental principles of Ayurveda in a dynamic and inspirational way, providing a detailed foundation upon which to pursue deeper knowledge. http://www.ayurveda.com/products/books.html  Lad, Vasant, Dr., B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Press, 2001, 368 Pages, ISBN: 1883725070. (800-863-7721 or 505-291-9698) www.Ayurveda.com, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883725070/ref=ase_medicinebuddh-20

HUM108

2.00

30

Shad Darshan: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine: Including Buddhism, Yoga, Vedanta, and others

Priority A Netflix Suggested Movie On-Demand:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Tibet_Cry_of_the_Snow_Lion/60032579
Tibet Cry of the Snow Lion: Ten years in the making, this feature-length documentary was filmed during nine remarkable journeys throughout Tibet, India and Nepal. Taking viewers to the long-forbidden "rooftop of the world" with an unprecedented richness of imagery, the film powerfully chronicles the dark secrets of Tibet's recent past through interviews, personal stories and archival images. Martin Sheen narrates; Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris provide voice-overs.
100 minutes long.  2003.

HUM108_Tibet-Cry-of-the-Snow-Lion_01_Tibetan-Buddhism_Culture-Intro_HH-Dalai-Lama_Vajrayana-Himalayan.wmv  
72 MB - 10 minutes long video clip - Part 1

HUM108_Tibet-Cry-of-the-Snow-Lion_02_Tibetan-Buddhism_Culture-Intro_HH-Dalai-Lama_Vajrayana-Himalayan.wmv  
79 MB - 10 minutes long video clip - Part 2

HUM108_Tibet-Cry-of-the-Snow-Lion_03_Tibetan-Buddhism_Culture-Intro_HH-Dalai-Lama_Vajrayana-Himalayan.wmv  
79 MB - 10 minutes long video clip - Part 3

HUM108_Tibet-Cry-of-the-Snow-Lion_04_Tibetan-Buddhism_Culture-Intro_HH-Dalai-Lama_Vajrayana-Himalayan.wmv  
79 MB - 10 minutes long video clip - Part 4

ADD THE REST IN JULY

HUM108_Class-01_Intro-to-Ayurveda_Sankya-Philosophy_Orientation.htm

HIS108

0.50

7.5

History of Medicine and Religion - Medicines of World Cultures:
World Models of Herbal Medicine

Read about Physican and Medicine then History of Medicine

• History of traditional Chinese medicine
• Islamic medicine
• Medicine in ancient Greece
• List of epidemics
• Heroic medicine
• Prehistoric medicine
• History of cancer chemotherapy
• Medical museums
• Timeline of antibiotics
• Timeline of medicine and medical technology
• Timeline of vaccines

HIS301_Doctors_History-of-Scientific-Medicine-Revealed-Through-Biography_1_TTC_Sherwin_Nuland.wmv  
134 MB - 43 minutes long video.

HIS301_Doctors_History-of-Scientific-Medicine-Revealed-Through-Biography_2_TTC_Sherwin_Nuland.wmv  
136 MB - 43 minutes long video.

HIS301_Doctors_History-of-Scientific-Medicine-Revealed-Through-Biography_3_TTC_Sherwin_Nuland.wmv  
136 MB - 43 minutes long video.

HIS301_Doctors_History-of-Scientific-Medicine-Revealed-Through-Biography_4_TTC_Sherwin_Nuland.wmv  
137 MB - 43 minutes long video.

HIS301_Doctors_History-of-Scientific-Medicine-Revealed-Through-Biography_5_TTC_Sherwin_Nuland.wmv  
49 MB - 16 minutes long video.

Priority B Netflix Suggested Movie on DVD for Rental via Mail:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Dalai_Lama_The_Soul_of_Tibet/70033668
Dalai Lama the Soul of Tibet: Exiled from his Tibetan homeland since 1959, the Dalai Lama remains a tireless humanitarian and the spiritual and secular leader of Buddhism. Through interviews with His Holiness, activists and Chinese scholars, this biography chronicles the story of the man believed by his people to be Buddha's reincarnation. The documentary includes footage of some of the Dalai Lama's key life events, including his 1989 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech.
60 minutes long.  2005.

Priority A Netflix Suggested Movie On-Demand:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/The_Knowledge_of_Healing/70038141
Tibetan Medicine: The Knowledge of Healing: This fascinating Swiss documentary visits with the Dalai Lama and his personal physician, Tenzin Choedrak, in his home in the foothills of India, as well as with Tibetan doctor Chimit-Dorzhi Dugarov in eastern Siberia. Subsequent interviews with physicians, scientists and other practitioners in Austria, Switzerland and Israel reveal the tried-and-true science behind the 2,000-year-old art of Tibetan medical thinking.
89 minutes long.  1997.

Priority C Netflix Suggested Movie On-Demand:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Seven_Years_in_Tibet/1179053
Seven Years in Tibet: Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer (Brad Pitt) journeys to the Himalayas without his family to head an expedition in 1939. When World War II breaks out, the arrogant Harrer falls into Allied forces' hands as a prisoner of war. He escapes with a fellow detainee and makes his way to Llaso, Tibet, where he meets the 14-year-old Dalai Lama (Jamyang Jamtsho Wangchuk) -- whose friendship ultimately transforms the self-seeking Harrer.
136 minutes.  1997

Priority B Netflix Suggested Movie on DVD for Rental via Mail:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Tibetan_Book_of_the_Dead/60033634
Tibetan Book of the Dead: You'll feel instantly at peace with this chronicle of one of the most unique books of Buddhist spirituality, narrated by singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Sit back and explore the rites prescribed by the text and see how they're applied by people around the world. Two parts -- "A Way of Life" and "The Great Liberation" -- are included.
90 minutes long.  2003.

Priority A:  SUT315_Tibetan-Book of the Dead_Read-by-Richard-Gere_1.mp3  
10 MB - 41 minutes long.

Priority A:  SUT315_Tibetan-Book of the Dead_Read-by-Richard-Gere_2.mp3  
6 MB - 13 minutes long.

Priority A:  SUT315_Tibetan-Book of the Dead_Read-by-Richard-Gere_3.mp3
11 MB - 22 minutes long.

Priority A:  SUT315_Tibetan-Book of the Dead_Read-by-Richard-Gere_4.mp3
9 MB - 38 minutes long.

Priority C Netflix Suggested Movie on DVD for Rental via Mail:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Kundun/1181470
A change of pace for director Martin Scorsese, this biopic about the life of the Dalai Lama was filmed with a cast of unknowns in Morocco when film crews were forbidden to enter Tibet. The Lama's escape during the Chinese invasion, meetings with Chairman Mao and eventual exile in India are vividly depicted with Oscar-nominated cinematography (by Roger Deakins), music (by Philip Glass), costumes and art direction.
135 minutes long.  1997.

AYR220

0.50

7.5

The Doshas and Their Subtypes: Physical Assessment Skills/Constitutional Analysis: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and their 15 manifestations in the senses and organ systems. Diagnosis of imbalance and its causes.

Priority A:  CLN301_V3P2K1_V4_Hair-Loss-Weight-Loss_Anxiety-Insomnia_Irregular-Menstruation_Interesting-Case_06042008.mp3

AYR230

0.50

7.5

Agni, The Digestive Fire in Ayurveda: Understanding Asian Medicine Concepts and Philosophical Perspectives in Nutrition, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination.

AYR240

0.50

7.5

Dhatus (Bodily Tissues) - I: Rasa, Rakta and Mamsa Dhatus: Blood Plasma and Lymphatic Tissue, Blood Tissue, Muscle Tissue

AYR241

0.50

7.5

Dhatus (Bodily Tissues) - II: Meda, Asthi, Majja and Shukra/Artava Dhatus: Adipose Tissue (Fat), Osseous Tissue (Bone), Nervous System Tissue, Male and Female Reproductive Tissue

AYR250

0.50

7.5

Srotamsi - the Bodily Channels and Systems

AYR260

0.25

3.75

Ojas, Tejas and Prana: Understanding the Immune System and its Inseparable Connection to Generosity, Healthy Behaviors, Patience, Energy-Vigor, Clear Mindful Focus, and Wisdom

NUT108

0.50

7.5

Ayurvedic Digestion and Nutrition Therapeutics I: Practical applications of Asian Medicine and philosophical methods for optimal awareness of nutrition, digestion, absorption, and elimination. Examines various diets and foods from an energetic vata-pitta-kapha, sattva-rajas-tamas, five element, heating and cooling perspectives.

See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_food_therapy

NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_001_Constitutional_Medicine_Tibetan_Medicine_Ayur_Veda_Intro.mpg
B  - 30 minutes long video (Windows Media Video)

"Buddhist Ayurveda Food-Therapy for Self-Healing - The Teachings of Nagarjuna on Nutrition" - Sunday, November 16th from 1 to 5 PM. 

Click here to watch each 30 minute long Hi-Def HDTV downloadable Ayurveda videos:
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_001_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_002_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_003_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_004_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_005_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_006_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_007_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_008_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_009_Tibetan_Medicine
http://www.archive.org/details/NUT108_Ayurvedic_Nutrition_010_Tibetan_Medicine

All of these lectures would come from Sushruta Samhita, the 200 A.D. text on health and healing written by Arya Nagarjuna - who was not only the abbot of Nalanda Monastery, but was also the most famous of all Ayurvedic Doctors.

HRB108

4.00

60

Ayurvedic Herbology I - 40 Herbs

New Materia Media Compilations:

HRB108_Phyllanthus-niruri-fraternus-amanus_Bhumyamalaki_Feather-foil_Ayurvedic-Herb-Distance-Learning.pdf   

9 MB  -  44 pages long Adobe Acrobat document

AYR190

0.25

3.75

Conclusions of the Basics of Ayurveda

SKT108

0.50

7.5

Sanskrit Level I: Devanagari Alphabet, Transliteration, Mantras

Modern Devanagari Sanskrit Language Intro, Ancient Siddham Sanskrit Intro

SKT108

0.50

7.5

Sanskrit Level II: Ayurvedic Gunas-Dhatus-Agni-Ojas-Tejas-Prana-Srotas

SKT220

1.00

15

Sanskrit Level III: Ayurvedic-Buddhist-Yogic-Hindu Words and Definitions

YOG108

0.50

7.5

Ayurvedic Perspectives on Yoga Therapeutics: Understanding the body, its sensations-feelings, the mind-memory-intellect, daily behaviors-habits and consciousness as "the observer." Examines Yoga as Union - simultaneous union of the bliss of compassion with the wisdom knowing the interconnectedness of all of existence. Looks at what Yoga asanas poses (exercises) and what meditation - mindfulness techniques are best suited to constitutional ailments and imbalances.

Video: Yogis of Tibet:
YOG108_Yogis-of-Tibet_768Kpbs_Tibetan-Buddhist-Monks-and-Tantric-Yogis-Varjayana.wmv
425 MB  -  1 hour, 16 minutes long

Priority A Netflix Suggested Movie on DVD for Rental via Mail:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Yogis_of_Tibet_A_Film_for_Posterity/70030152
77 minutes long.  2003.

ENG108

2.00

30

English Composition I: Ayurvedic, Shad Darshan Philosophy / History

15.00

225.00

Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma

Upon Graduation from Level I: C.A.T. you will have achieved:

Trimester
Units

in C.A.T.

Hours per Week

20

11

Intense Full-Time Study (20 hours per week of listening to class audios)

12

19

Regular Full-Time Study (12 hours per week of listening to class audios)

4.5

50

Part-Time Study (~4.5 hours per week of listening to class audios)

Course Code

Total Units

Total Class Hours

Course Titles

WS301

0.10

1.5

Western Medical Terminology I: Greek, Latin and Sanskrit Roots
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_medical_roots%2C_suffixes_and_prefixes  and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Medical_terms

WS305

0.10

1.5

Mathematics for Non-Mathematicians I: Modern and Ancient

WS310

0.10

1.5

Physics for Non-Physicists I: Modern and Ancient

WS320

0.10

1.5

Chemistry for Non-Chemists I: Modern and Ancient

WS330

0.10

1.5

Biology for Non-Biologists I: Modern and Ancient

PSY310

0.10

1.5

Modern Psychology for Non-Psychologists I: 7 Point Mind Training ("Seven Points of Mind Training" Tibetan: Tonglen) in Comparison

PHL310

0.10

1.5

Philosophy for Non-Philosophers I: Modern and Ancient, East and West

AYR320

0.25

3.75

Diagnosis: Assessment of Prakruti (Constitution) and Vikruti (Current State) I: Ayurvedic and Tibetan Medicine Perspectives on Physical Assessment Skills/Constitutional Analysis: Understanding diseases and their causes via the 5 Elements, the 20 Gunas (attributes) and the Nineteen Pairs of Opposites.

AYR330

0.50

7.5

Diagnosis: Assessment of Metabolism and Digestion (Agni) I - Ayurvedic and Tibetan Perspectives: Based in part on Bhikshu Nagarjuna's Yoga-Shataka of the Tibetan Ayurvedic tradition, Nagarjuna's Sushruta Samhita of Indian Ayurveda, and on Vagbhata's Astanga Hridayam of the Indo-Tibetan tradition.

AYR325

0.50

7.5

Pathology: Nidanam-Hetu - Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Doshic Disorders I

AYR350

0.25

3.75

Pathology: Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Disorders of the Srotas (Channels and Meridians) I

AYR355

0.25

3.75

Diagnosis: Nidana-Panchakam I: Time & The Art of Clinical Assessment: Ayurvedic and Tibetan Perspectives

AYR360

0.25

3.75

Pathology: Nidana-Panchakam II: Disease Classifications, Prognosis, Etiology: Ayurvedic and Tibetan Perspectives

AYR365

1.00

15

Diagnosis: Nidana-Panchakam III: Prodromal/Cardinal Signs/Symptoms, Therapeutic Trials, Disease Process: Purva-rupa, Rupa, Upashaya, Shad Samprapti

By Vasant D. Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc. These articles have arisen over Vasant Lad’s decades of clinical and classroom experience. They elucidate the fundamental imbalances behind a range of diseases, guiding practitioners toward addressing causes and eliminating disease recurrences. Lad, Vasant, Dr. B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Ayurvedic Perspectives on Selected Pathologies - an Anthology of Essential Reading from Ayurveda Today, Albuquerque, NM: Ayurvedic Press (800-863-7721 or 505-291-9698), 2005. www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com ISBN 13: 978-1-883725-12-9. 368 Pages, ISBN: 1883725070. (800-863-7721 or 505-291-9698) www.Ayurveda.com, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883725070/ref=ase_medicinebuddh-20

By Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc. Presents a systematic method for identifying the causes of illness and the stages in which a disease unfolds. Sharing from a wealth of clinical experience, Dr. Lad imparts principles and methods of assessment using a combination of the most helpful Ayurvedic and modern techniques. Hardcover, 416 pp.. http://www.ayurveda.com/products/books.html $50.00 Lad, Vasant, Dr., B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ayurvedic Press, 2001, 368 Pages, ISBN: 1883725070. (800-863-7721 or 505-291-9698) www.Ayurveda.com, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1883725070/ref=ase_medicinebuddh-20

AYR370

0.50

7.5

Diagnosis: Nidana-Panchakam IV: Samprapti -- The Six Stages of Disease Progression: Ayurvedic Perspectives

AYR380

0.75

11.25

Diagnosis: Trividha Pariksha -- The Methods of Acquiring Information - Ayurvedic Perspectives and Comparison with Chinese Medicine

AYR385

1.50

22.5

Diagnosis: Ashtavidha Pariksha I - The Eight Methods of Diagnosis

AYR390

0.25

3.75

Diagnosis: Rugna Patrakam - Client Assessment I: History Assessment

SOC301

0.25

3.75

Healthy Lifestyle - Daily and Seasonal Routines I - Ayurvedic Perspectives: Lifestyle/Wellness Counseling - Includes Everyday Dharma: A collection of mantras to make every action beneficial and food offering prayers. Also includes ways of incorporating the mind of enlightenment into mundane activities such as sitting down and opening doors into the path to enlightenment, one of the texts is written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

ACU301

0.50

7.5

Tanmatric Chikitsa (Senses -- the Pathways of Inner Pharmacy - Sound Therapy, Touch Therapy, Color Therapy, Taste Therapy, and Aromatherapy

ACU324

0.25

3.75

Ayurvedic Marma Acupressure Chikitsa (The Tactile Pathways of the Inner Pharmacy)

HRB301

3.00

45

HRB301_Tibetan_Ayurvedic-Medicine_Materia-Medica.pdf

HRB310

0.50

7.5

Ayurvedic Herbology III - Ayurvedic Pharmacology and Plant Chemistry

HRB320

0.50

7.5

Ayurvedic Therapeutics I - Kaya Chikitsa - Ayurvedic Remedies - 30 Herbal-Mineral Compounds (Rasa Shastra)

HRB331

0.14

2.1

HRUD ROGAM
1. What is hridrogam (also as hrudrogam or hrud rogam)?
2. What are primary external causes?
3. What are primary internal causes?
4. What are secondary causes?
5. What are risk factors for hrudrogam?
6. What are cardinal signs?
7. What are 5 main classifications?
8. What is samprapti (pathogenesis) for doshic hrudroga?
9. What are cardinal signs of vataja hrudroga?
10. What are cardinal signs of pittaja hrudroga?
11. What are cardinal signs of kaphaja hrudroga?
12. What are cardinal signs of tridoshic hrudroga?
13. What are cardinal signs of krumija hrudroga?
14. What are vyadhi pratyanika herbs? dietary substances?
15. Which compounds treat hrudroga?
16. What is chikitsa (therapy) for vataja hrudroga?
17. What is chikitsa for pittaja hrudroga?
18. What is chikitsa for kaphaja hrudroga?
19. What is chikitsa for hrud shula?
20. What compound treats multiple extra systole?
21. What herbal combination will treat cardiac edema?
22. What is chikitsa for cyanosis due to complication of hrudrogam?
23. What is chikitsa for hiccup due to complication of hrudrogam?
24. Which yoga asanas are good for the heart?

HRB332

0.14

2.1

Ayurvedic Certification Exam Test Questions:

PRAMEHA
1. What is prameha (diabetes) and how many subtypes are there?
2. Distinguish between Type I and Type II.
3. What are cardinal signs of prameha?
4. Describe basic samprapti (pathogenesis) of prameha?
5. What is kledaka kapha? Where located? What increases it?
6. What is kleda? What is its function?
7. What is role of insulin in body?
8. What is role of kloma?
9. What is role of klomagni (kloma agni)? what occurs when it is disturbed?
10. What is role of caudate plexus?
11. Which agnis are involved in diabetes mellitus? in diabetes insipidus?
12. What are cardinal signs of diabetes mellitus?
13. What are cardinal signs of diabetes insipidus?
14. What is etiology of diabetes insipidus?
15. What is etiology of diabetes mellitus?
16. What are primary causes of diabetes mellitus?
17. What are secondary causes of diabetes mellitus?
18. What are complications of prameha?
19. What is purva rupa of prameha?
20. What are 10 types of K prameha?
21. Which herb will maintain normal blood sugar?
22. Which compound can be used?
23. What are 6 types of P prameha?
24. What are 4 types of V prameha?
25. What compound can treat madhu meha - diabetes mellitus? Which doshic type is it?

HRB333

0.10

1.5

One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

HRB334

0.14

2.1

One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS - CFS) (Bala Kshaya and Oja-Kshaya) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

CLN301_V3P2K1_V3.5P2.5_Chronic_Fatigue_ Fibromyalgia_Anxiety_IBS_Hot-Flash_091507_Followup_11102007.mp3 

New Recording!  CLN301_V1P2K3_V2K3.5_Chronic-Fatigue_Constipation_Leucorrhea_Irregular-Menstruation_Colds_061192008.mp3

Priority A Netflix Suggested Movie On-Demand:
http://www.netflix.com/Movie/I_Remember_Me/60037852 - Kim Snyder was a filmmaker looking forward to her next project when, one day, she was overcome by what she thought was the flu -- but later found out her disease was much more debilitating. In this touching documentary, Snyder chronicles her struggles with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an illness that's still a mystery to many doctors. Includes interviews with other famous sufferers, including director Blake Edwards and athlete Michelle Akers.  74 minutes long.

HRB335

0.14

2.1

One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Arthritis (Ama Vata - Asthi, Sandhi and Majja Rogani), Gout (Rakta Pitta), Back Ache - Back Pain (Kati Shula) and Sciatica (Grudhrasi) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita- Level I

HRB336

0.14

2.1

One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Obesity (Staulya) - Level I

HRB337

0.14

2.1

CLN301_V2P3K1_V2.5P3.5K1.5_Allergies_Colds_Fatigue_Migraines_Constipation_05212008_New-Student.mp3
45 MB - 1 hour, 35 minutes long audio

CLN301_V2P3K1_V2.5P3.5K1.5_Allergies_Colds_Fatigue_Migraines_Constipation_05212008_Followup_07092008.mp3
21 MB - 44 minutes long audio

http://www.archive.org/details/CLN301_Ayurvedic_Consultation_0001_Tibetan_Medicine

Ayurvedic Certification Exam Test Questions:

SWASA ROGA
1. What is description of swasa (asthma)?
2. What are main types of swasa?
3. What is difference between bronchial asthma and asthmatic bronchitis?
4. What is tamaka swasa and its main signs?
5. What are doshic manifestations in tamaka swasa?
6. What are complications of tamaka swasa?
7. What is difference between early and late onset asthma?
8. What are etiological factors of swasa?
9. What specific foods aggravate swasa?
10. What specific allergies aggravate swasa?
11. Which subtypes are involved in doshic samprapti (pathogenesis)? How do they affect avalambaka kapha in lungs?
12. What are common signs of swasa?
13. What are signs of acute attack?
14. What is chikitsa for strong patient - balavana?
15. What is chikitsa for weak patient - durbala?
16. What is difference between sitopaladi and talisadi?
17. Which herb is a strong bronchodilator and rasayana for prana vaha srotas?
18. What other herbs can act as bronchodilator?
19. What other compounds treat swasa?
20. Which asava and arishta herbal wines are good to treat swasa?
21. Which pranayamas (breath control exercises) are suited for each dosha?

KASA
1. Describe the mechanism of cough.
2. Why is cough not a disease?
3. What are the common causes of kasa?
4. What is difference between transudate and exudate?
5. What are types of kasa?
6. What are doshic manifestations of kasa?
7. What are complications of kaphaja kasa?
8. What is difference between kshataja kasa and kshaya kasa?
9. What is paroxysmal cough?
10. What is brassy cough?
11. What is bovine cough?
12. What are reasons for nocturnal cough?
13. What is hemoptysis?
14. What is purpose of sputum cup? What is observed?
15. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has blood?
16. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has thin watery large amount?
17. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has thin colorless large amount?
18. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has thick scanty sputum?
19. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has green or yellowish sputum?
20. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has yellowish sputum?
21. What is diagnosis if sputum cup has froth on top, clear in middle and thick mucus on bottom?
22. What beverages treat VPK kasa? Which drink is vyadhi pratyanika?
23. What is best compound to treat kshataja kasa?
24. What is best lung tonic?
25. What is best compound for kshayaja kasa?
26. What are dietary remedies for kasa?

For the answers to Kasa, click here.

HRB338

0.10

1.5

One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Anxiety (Atattvabhinivesha), Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and Depression according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

HRB339

0.12

1.8

One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Anger (Krodha), Mania, Bipolar Disorder, Manic-Depression, Rage according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

CLN301_V1P3K2_P3.5K2.5_Manic-Depression_Bipolar_Anger_Weight-Gain_Obesity_Cholesterol_03042008.mp3
24 MB  -  1 hour, 12 minutes

CLN301_V1P2K3_Bipolar_Manic_Depression_Obesity_High-Cholesterol_06052007_1.mp3
52 MB  -  1 hour, 51 minutes long

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Skin Diseases (Dermatoses, Dermatology, Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Warts - Twak Roga/Kushtha) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita Nidana Sthana (Diagnosis) Chapter 5 and Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana (Treatment) Chapter 7 - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Pregnancy, Maternity and Parenting, Parenting Styles, Childcare - Pediatrics (Kumara Brutya) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Female Reproductive Health (Dysmenorrhea, Amenorrhea, Menorrhagia, Metrorrhagia, Leucorrhea, Yeast Infections, Artava - Rajah - Stanya - Vajikarana - Virilization Therapy) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

CLN301_V3P3K1_V3.5P.35_Nervous-System-Inflammation_Uterine-Cyst_Followup_05212007_07102007.mp3 

CLN301_V3P3K1_V3.5P.35_Nervous-System-Inflammation_Uterine-Cyst_Followup_05212007_07102007_1.jpg 

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HRB342_Gynecology_Tibetan-Ayurvedic-Medicine.pdf 

Ayurvedic Certification Exam Test Questions:

DYSMENORRHEA
1. What are factors that control menstrual cycle?
2. What are common artava dushti and Sanskrit terms?
3. What is kasrthartava and how is it differentiated?
4. What is etiology for primary dysmenorrhea?
5. Who is susceptible to secondary dysmenorrhea?
6. What are doshic manifestations of primary dysmenorrhea?
7. What is treatment for V type primary dysmenorrhea?
8. What is treatment for P type primary dysmenorrhea?
9. What is treatment for K type primary dysmenorrhea?
10. List some disorders that fall under secondary dysmenorrhea.
11. What is samprapti (pathogenesis) causing fibroid tumors?
12. What is doshic manifestation of fibroid tumors?
13. Describe samprapti (pathogenesis) of pinhole os/pinhole cervix.
14. What treatment will help dilate cervix?
15. What is samprapti (pathogenesis) of endometriosis?
16. What is treatment for endometriosis?
17. What is treatment for retroverted uterus?

MENORRHAGIA
1. What is prabhuta artava and its samprapti (pathogenesis)?
2. What age group is it most common to see this in?
3. What is samprapti (pathogenesis)?
4. What is etiology?
5. What is best chikitsa?
6. What are vyadhi pratyanika herbs?

ANARTAVA
1. What is anartava and how is it differentiated?
2. What is primary anartava? What are its cardinal signs?
3. What is etiology of primary anartava?
4. What is best treatment for primary anartava?
5. What is secondary anartava?
6. What is etiology of secondary anartava?

PMS
1. What is rajah purva? How long does it last?
2. What are doshic manifestations of PMS?
3. What is best treatment for PMS?

MENOPAUSE
1. What is artava kshaya? How long does it last? What age group does it affect?
2. What is samprapti (pathogenesis)?
3. What is samprapti (pathogenesis) of hot flashes?
4. Which gunas cause irregular menstrual cycle?
5. Which gunas create scanty light menses?

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Constipation and Diarrhea (Atisara), Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Crohn's Disease according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

Priority A on www.Archive.org:  Ayurveda on Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea Colitis Crohn's

Ayurvedic Certification Exam Test Questions:

ATISARA
1. Name a few intestinal disorders - use Sanskrit terminology if possible.
2. What is definition of atisara (diarrhea)? What srotas (channels) and subtypes of doshas are affected?
3. What is purva rupa (premonitory signs) of atisara?
4. What are some complications of atisara?
5. What are dietary causes of atisara?
6. What are other causes of atisara?
7. What are the 9 types of atisara?
8. What type of emotions can trigger it?
9. What drugs can trigger atisara?
10. Describe doshic manifestations of atisara.
11. Differentiate between bacillary vs. amoebic dysentery.
12. Suggest some dietary chikitsa (food therapy) for atisara.
13. What is contraindicated in treatment?
14. How does one treat atisara with ama?
15. What astringent herbs can be used to treat atisara?

GRAHANI
1. What is grahani? What can it be a complication of?
2. What percent of the population suffers from it?
3. What are cardinal symptoms of grahani?
4. What are the doshic manifestations of grahani?
5. What is principal compound to treat grahani? What is its action and dosage?
6. What is technique for preparing this compound?
7. What are principal parpatis that act on VPK?
8. List some parpatis that treat the following conditions? hepatomegaly - splenomegaly, anemia, CCF, lympho-sarcoma, cancer of breast/ovary/cervix

New Recording!   --  Latest Consultation

CLN301_V2P3K1_V2.5P3.5_IBS_Loose-Stool_Gas_Cold-Vata-Anxiety_08012008.mp3
46 MB - 1 hour, 38 minutes MP3 Ayurveda audio recording

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Tongue diagnosis picture shows scallops - teeth marks - on the margins of the tongue meaning malabsorption, weak Jathara Agni - Vishama Agni - Chinese doctor says  "Spleen Qi Deficiency"  with cold dampness.  

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Cancer (Arbuda and Gulma) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I - Includes the Multi-colored Garuda Sadhana of Transcendental Wisdom: This practice was recommended by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for a student dying of AIDS. The practice of Garuda is effective for eliminating serious illness.

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Old Age (Geriatrics - Rasayana) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Miscellaneous Diseases according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Miscellaneous Diseases according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level II

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Hepatitis and Other Liver Diseases (Yakrit Roga) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose, Throat and Ophthalmology) (Shalakya Tantra: Eyes [Netram], Ears [Karna], Nose [Nasa], Throat [Kantha], Mouth [Mukha]) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Allergies (Asatmya): Skin (Twak), Respiratory (Phuphusa), and Food (Anna) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I - Also includes Also includes Giving Breath to the Wretched: This text has been written because, let alone the ordinary beings who are under the control of the present degenerate time, I have seen some who have the pride of being the leader of many transmigrating beings and who, upon reaching the bedside of a sentient being near death, know no other way to help than to put blessed pills in the mouth of that being. Furthermore, I thought that it would benefit some beings if I set down these methods that can be easily practiced by both lower and supreme beings.

CLN301_V2P3K1_V2.5P3.5_Pitta-Shellfish-Allergy-Shock-Itchy_Panic-Attacks-Anxiety_Constipation_03202008.mp3

CLN301_V1P3K2_V1.5K2.5_Depression_Kapha-Allergy_Weight-Gain_Cold-Constipation_Iron-Deficiency_03202008.mp3

CLN301_V1P3K2_V1.5K2.5_Depression_Kapha-Allergy_Weight-Gain_Cold-Constipation_Iron-Deficiency_03202008.jpg

Ayurvedic Certification Exam Test Questions

ASATMYA
1. What is definition of Asatmya (allergies)?
2. What is definition of vyadhiksamatva?
3. What are the 3 types of vyadhiksamatva?
4. Describe role of antibodies.
5. What is role of antibodies in development of allergies?
6. What are doshic manifestations of asatmya?
7. What is etiology?
8. What is shita pitta and how is it treated?
9. What is ushna pitta and how is it treated?
10. What are natural anti-histamine substances?
11. What is netra daha and how is it treated?
12. What is treatment for allergic headaches?
13. What is treatment for allergic rhinitis?
14. What is treatment for allergic bronchial asthma?
15. What is treatment for allergic dermatitis?
16. What is treatment for allergic gastritis?
17. What is treatment for allergic arthritis?
18. What are highly potentized compounds that can be used to treat anaphylaxis?

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia) and Excess Kapha according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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JWARA
1. What is basic samprapti (pathogenesis) of jwara (fever)?
2. What are 3 cardinal symptoms of jwara?
3. Fever can be a symptom of what other rogas?
4. Describe samprapti (pathogenesis) of jwara specific to doshas?
5. List some different types of fevers.
6. What are some general guidelines for treatment?
7. What are some anti-pyretic herbs?
8. What are some external measures that can be used for chikitsa?
9. What is a tridoshic tea for internal measure?
10. What is difference between sudarshan and mahasudarshan?
11. What compound can be used for chronic continuous fever?
12. What herbs will treat septic jwara due to infection?
13. What ingredients can be combined to make natural penicillin?
14. Write herbal prescription for fever due to each doshic aggravation.
15. What diet should be followed during jwara?
16. What are post-fever chikitsa measures for each dosha?
17. What are some complications of jwara?

Answers, click here.

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Headache (Shirah Shula) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita Sutra Sthana (Summary) Chapter 17 and Chikitsa Sthana (Treatment) Chapters 26 and 8 - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Hypertension (Sirabinodana and Dhamani Pratichaya) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Pain (Shula) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Parkinson's Disease (Vepathu and Kampa Vata) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Paralysis (Vata Vyadhi) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Sleep Disorders (Svapna Roga) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I - Discusses insomnia (lack of sleep, undersleep), hypersomnia (oversleep), day sleep, and dreams.

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Anemia and Jaundice (Kamala) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for the Urinary System according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Gastrointestinal Disorders (Grahani) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Hemorrhage (Bleeding Disorders) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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New Recording!

CLN301_V1P2K3_K3.5_Edema_Cough-Cold_03042008_Followup_05142008.mp3 

CLN301_V1P3K2_P3.5K2.5_Edema_White-Mucous-Colds-Kapha-Allergies_Irritability_Beijing-Mom_03052008.mp3 

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Abdominal Diseases according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita Nidana Sthana (Diagnosis) Chapter 4 and Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Hemorrhoids (Arsha) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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Ayurvedic Certification Exam Test Questions:

UNMADA
1. What is unmad (mental disorders, insanity)?
2. What are types of unmad?
3. What are modern western classifications of unmad?
4. What is samanya samprapti (pathogenesis) of unmad?
5. What are cardinal signs?
6. What is doshic manifestation of unmad?
7. Which herbs are vyadhi pratyanik?
8. What compound is good for kapha type unmad?

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Epilepsy according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Vomiting (Chardi) according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Alcoholism according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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One-Earth Therapeutics - Kaya Chikitsa - Integrated Ayurvedic-Chinese-Western Remedies for Thirst according to 200 B.C. Charaka Samhita - Level I

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KRUMI
1. What are classifications of krumi (parasites and worms) and give some examples.
2. What are dietary causes of krumi? other causes?
3. What are cardinal signs of krumi?
4. What is dietary chikitsa?
5. What are external measures and preventative measures for krumi?
6. What are some antihelminthic herbs?

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Wound; Wound healing; Healing; Infection; Injury; Physical trauma; Bruise; Blister; Laceration; Abrasion; Penetrating trauma; Ballistic trauma; Hematoma; ; Necrosis; Debridement; Maggot Therapy;

PSY301

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Counseling / Psychology I - Ayurvedic - Chinese - Buddhist - Western: Lifestyle/Wellness Counseling

PKM301

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Pancha Karma Massage, Cleansing and Rejuvenation I - Introduction

Watch the HDTV videos on Archive.org http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=PKM301

NUT301

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Food as Medicine I - Ayurvedic Dietary Therapeutics: Focus on Sustainable Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Diets and on Ojas-Building, Ama-Burning: Based on Teachings of Tibetan Yogi Shabkar Natshok Rangdrol, (Tsogdruk - Zabs-dkar Tshogs-drug-ran-grol) (1781-1851 A.D.) Food of Bodhisattvas: Buddhist Teachings on Abstaining from Meat and on Dr. Vasant Lad's Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing - Ayurvedic approach to food and tasty vegetarian cooking. 100+ recipes formulated using herbs-spices to help balance constitution. Effects of foods on individual constitution included with each recipe along with medicinal properties of foods. Discusses: Maintaining digestion and constitutional balance. Importance of food combining.

Setting up Ayurvedic kitchen and planning menus inclusive of every family member: Nearly 300 simple remedies for everything from common cold & skin problems to stabilizing diabetics' blood sugar, all using familiar household herbs, fruits, vegetables. Comprehensive food guidelines for basic cons

CLN301

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Clinic-Ministerial I (Case Management, Observations, Case Studies - includes Direct Supervision and Case Discussion)

CLN310

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Clinic-Ministerial II (Client Management Internship - Time the Intern spends with clients leading consultations - Based on NAMA Guidelines)

SUT301

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Amitabha (Sanskrit: Sukhavati Vyuhah) Sutra (Taisho No. 366, Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 115) and Amitayus Long Life Sutra (Sanskrit: Amitayurdhyana Sutra Taisho No. 365) Study I - With both Sanskrit and English texts. Also includes Amitayus Meditation for long life and the Amitabha Phowa Rebirth Puja Practice. According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, "This text is very precious and there is so much benefit in printing or writing it or reciting it. It is also great purification. Especially, writing this collects most merit. You write it, not because someone needs the book, but just because it helps for long life and to collect merit. It's very good to print for people who have cancer, and for the success of activities and projects. Then you can dedicate the merits of printing for all sentient beings. This is one solution for success and long life. Also, when you die you will get born in Amitabha’s pure land." Requests Amitabha Budda to transfer the consciousness of those who have died to his pure land, a sp
Links: Wikipedia on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitābha
 
http://www.nalanda-university.com/buddhist-ayurveda-encylopedia/amitabha-buddha-amita-amitayus.htm

Amitābha (Sanskrit: अमिताभ, Amitābha (wordstem); pronunciation: [ə.mɪ.t̪aː.bʰə]; Chinese: 阿彌陀佛, Ēmítuó Fó; Tibetan: འོད་དཔག་མེད་, Ö-pa-me

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Bhaisajya Guru (Medicine Master Buddha) Sutra (Sanskrit: Bhagavato Bhaisajya Guru Vaidurya Prabhasya Purva Pranidhana Vishesha Vistara Sutra; Tibetan: 'Phags pa bcom ldan 'das sman gyi bla bai durya'i od kyi sngon gyi smon lam gyi khyad par rgyas pa'i mdo -- Study I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Includes Disasters of the Elements - Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. 504. The Buddhas speaks limitless Dharmas, which are like medicines, to alleviate the illnesses of living beings. Medicine Master Buddha is honored as the foremost teacher in medicine, the king of medicine kings. He has vowed to quell disasters and lengthen life and has established the Vaiduray Pure Land in the East. This sutra contains his twleve great vows to help living beings and his mantra for healing.

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche for practices to do to avert "natural" disasters such as famines, flood, earthquakes, drought, etc. Includes Practice of Prostrations to the 35 Confession Buddha's together with r

Links: Wikipedia on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhaisajyaguru

http://www.nalanda-university.com/buddhist-ayurveda-encylopedia/medicine_master_buddha_sutra_yao-shi-fo-jing_bhaisajya-guru-vaidurya-prabha.htm

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Bhaiṣajyarāja-bhaiṣajyasamudgata-sūtra (Sutra of the Visualization of the Two Bodhisattvas, the King of Medicine and the Superior Physician) Sutra (Mandarin: Guān yàowáng yàoshàng èrpúsà jīng, 觀藥王藥上二菩薩經, Kuan yao-wang yao-shang erh-p'u-sa ching) Study I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Includes Disasters of the Elements - Taisho No. T. 1161.20.660-666. Based on the English translation of Raoul Birnbaum, Healing Buddha, 1979, pp.115-148.

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Sanghata Sutra Dharma Paryaya Study I (Taiosho No. T 423, 424) The Sanghata Sutra contains stories illustrating the power of invoking the bodhisattva wish; and the power of past and present actions to produce expansive results. Imbued with the blessings of the power of prayer invoked by Shakyamuni Buddha himself, recitation of this sutra produces a great mass of positive karma that can quickly ripen, even in this life. Just by hearing the Sanghata Sutra we accumulate inconceivable amounts of merit. In this way we take care of not only the wishes of this life but also those of future lives and become closer to liberation and finally enlightenment, when we gain the ability to free numberless sentient beings from all their suffering. MP3 recited by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Although it was visited often and with great enthusiasm for centuries by Buddhists in India and Central Asia, the wondrous Sanghāta was largely forgotten by Buddhists from the 11th century onwards, until very recently. In 2002, the text was re

Links: Wikipedia on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanghata_Sutra

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Shurangama Sutra (Mandarin: Da Fo Ding Shou Leng Yan Jing) Study I - Understanding the Universe and the Mind - Taisho No. 945. "Within Buddhism, there are very many important sutras. However, the most important sutra is the Shurangama. If there are places which have the Shurangama, then the Proper Dharma dwells in the world. If there is no Shurangama, then the Dharma-ending Age appears." An in-depth explanation on meditation, in the words of the Buddha himself. In a question and answer format between the Buddha and Ananda, we learn that living beings possess a universal mind. In order to fully comprehend universal mind, individuals need to enter the proper cultivation door. Different sages explain 25 different methods of cultivation. The Buddha discloses the durable and great Shurangama Samadhi and its Mantra, and based on this an ordinary human may advance throughout the stages of enlightenment and attain true liberation. Finally, Buddha instructs on how to break through various obstructive states as one

Cosmic Magic Syllables Save the World (English/Chinese) larger picture $19.95

A simple explanation by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua. Bilingual: English/Chinese.

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Ushnisha Vijaya Dharani Sutra Study I (Uṣṇīṣavijayādhāraṇī; Tibetan: de bzhin ghegs pa thams cad kyi gtsug tor rnam par rgyal ba shes bya ba'i gzungs rtog pa dang bcas pa, Chinese: Fódǐng zūnshèng tuóluóní jīng, 佛頂尊勝陀羅尼經, Fo-ting tsun-sheng t'o-lo-ni ching) - (Taisho No. T 967.19.349-353, Tibetan Tripitaka To.594, P.199; To. 595, P.197; To.596, P.201) Dhāraṇī of the Jubilant Buddha-Corona 佛頂尊勝陀羅尼經 translated by Monk Buddhapāli 佛陀波利. Among the Chinese translations, Fatian's version corresponds to four Tibetan versions [To.598, P.200], while the earlier versions [1-5] match another Tibetan translation [To.597/984, P.198/609]. The Foding zunsheng tuoluoni jing; Skt. Uṣṇīṣa Vijayā Dhāraṇī Sutra is an evocation of the Jubilant Buddha-Corona (Crown Chakra Victory), Uṣṇīṣavijayā Goddess (尊勝佛頂), whose powers can prolong life and destroy the hardships of saṃsāra; part of the fourth text of the Saptavāra corpus. Translations exist in Khotanese, Uighur, Tangut and Mongolian ('Phags pa script) in addition to the ma

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Avatamsaka (Flower Adornment) Sutra Study I (Sanskrit: Maha-Vaipulya-Buddha-Avatamsaka-Gandha-Vyuha-Sutra, Tibetan: sDong po bkod pa'i mdo, Chinese: Huayanjing, 華嚴經, Hua-yen ching, Dafangguang fo huayan jing 大方廣佛華嚴經 ) (Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 44, Dashabhumika) - Chapter 40 - King of Prayers (Sanskrit: Samantabhadra Charya [Arya Bhadra Charya Pranidhana Raja] Pranidhana, Tibetan: phag pa bzang po spyod pai smon lan gyi rgyal po) - Includes Dedication Prayers - Taisho No. 278, T 278.9.395a-788b - Known as the King of Kings of all Buddhist scriptures because of its profundity and length (700,000+ Chinese characters - translated from Sanskrit ~600 A.D.; 1600 pages in Cleary's English edition), this Sutra contains the most complete explanation of the Buddha's state and the Bodhisattva's quest for Awakening. As with most Mahayana scriptures, it treats Buddha not as merely a man of ancient India, but as a cosmic principle. Differing from the austere and non-theist Theravada scriptures, it is full of gods

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Avatamsaka (Flower Adornment) Sutra Study I (Sanskrit: Maha-Vaipulya-Buddha-Avatamsaka-Gandha-Vyuha-Sutra, Tibetan: sDong po bkod pa'i mdo, Chinese: Huayanjing, 華嚴經, Hua-yen ching, Dafangguang fo huayan jing 大方廣佛華嚴經 ) (Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 44, Dashabhumika) - Chapter 40 - King of Prayers (Sanskrit: Samantabhadra Charya [Arya Bhadra Charya Pranidhana Raja] Pranidhana, Chinese:

Pǔxián púsà xíngyuàn zàn, P'u-hsien p'u-sa hsing-yüan tsan, 普賢菩薩行願讚

, Tibetan: phag pa bzang po spyod pai smon lan gyi rgyal po) - The Puxian pusa xingyuan zan; Skt. Bhadracaryā-pranidhānarāja; Tib. bzang po spyod pai smon lam gyi rgyal poi rgya cher grel pa; [To.44 pt.4/1095/4377, P.761] 1 fasc. [T 297.10.880-883], abbr. Aspirations to Good Conduct 普賢行願讚, tr. Amoghavajra 不空Includes Dedication Prayers - Taisho No. 278, T 278.9.395a-788b - Known as the King of Kings of all Buddhist scriptures because of its profundity and length (700,000+ Chinese characters - translated from Sanskrit ~600 A.D.; 1600 pages in Cleary's English

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Prajna Paramita (Heart) Sutra (Sanskrit: Prajnahrdayasutra; Tibetan: Shes rab snying po'i mdo; Bcom Idan 'das ma shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa'I snying po, Chinese: Xīnjīng 心經 Hsin-ching) Study I - Taisho No. T 251 - The Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra has been translated into English from Sanskrit, Mandarin, and Tibetan versions consulting commentaries from India, China & Tibet and previous good translations. The Heart Sutra is familiar to Buddhists everywhere. Includes MP3 by HH Dalai Lama. What makes this course special are the standless verses composed by the late Venerable Master Hsuan Hua to annotate each section of the sutra. The verses take their name from the line of the verse of the Sixth Patriarch Hui Neng that say, "The bright mirror has no stand." These standless verses, filled with the flavor of Chan meditation, delve into the deeper meanings of the sutra. The commentary of Master Hua, covering both the sutra text and his standless verses, is rich in Dharma.

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Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra Study I - Understanding the Power of Vows in Healing and Hospice, in Life and Death and Dying - Includes Care for the Dying - Taisho No. T 412 - Advice from a Buddhist perspective for anyone in the service of helping others at the time of death and dying. Includes how to cultivate a healthy attitude for helping, practical advice for what to do at the time of death, and what to do after death to benefit others. Also contains a list of current www.FPMT.org Hospice services, a list of practices to do to help those who have died and comments on euthanasia and compassion. Also helpful for anyone wishing to be prepared about how to help family and friends at such a critical time. Also includes mantras that can be done to benefit others at the time death time. Includes reduced version of all mantras that can be put on the body of a dead person or animal to benefit them.

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Three-fold Lotus (Dharma Flower) Sutra Study I (Sanskrit: Saddharma Pundarika Sutra, Chinese: Miao-fa-lien-hua-ching, Tibetan: Dam pa'i chos pad ma dkar po'i mdo [White Lotus of the Sacred Doctrine Scripture]: Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 113) - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Taisho No. T 262, 12, 277: Examines the Threefold Lotus Sutra -- Saddharma-Pundarika Sutra, The Sutra of Innumerable Beings, The Sutra of the Lotus Flower of the Wonderful Law, The Sutra of Meditation on the Bodhisattva Universal Virtue (Samantabhadra) - Initial focus is on the Universal Door Chapter of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva (Universal Gate of Avalokiteshvara Nama Japa- śrīsaddharmapuṇḍarīke dharmaparyāye samantamukhaparivarto nāmāvalokiteśvara)

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Karanda-vyuha Sutra; Chinese: Dàshèng zhuāngyán bǎowáng jīng, Ta-sheng chuang-yen pao-wang ching, 大乘莊嚴寶王經, Tibetan: ['phags pa] za ma tog bkod bkod pa shes bya ba heg pa chen po'i mdo [Tibetan To.116, Peking Tibetan P.784]) - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - (Taisho No. T 1050) - This is the Sutra of Avalokiteshvara from which we find the Six-Syllable Great Compassionate Mantra - Om Mani Padma Hum - Source for Avalokiteśvara's famous mantra Oṃ Maṇi Padme Hūṃ. Eloquent praises to Chenrezig and mantra recitation to help develop the mind of compassion, includes teachings on the benefit of such practice by Lama Zopa Rinpoche) Also include Avalokiteshvara Who Liberates from the Three Lower Realms Puja: This sadhana is Chenrezig Ngön Sum Kun Dröl, or Avalokiteshvara Who Liberates from the Three Lower Realms; Avalokiteshvara, Prayer to the Six-Syllable Great Compassionate One.

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Great Compassion Heart Dharani (Mantra) Sutra Study I (English: Thousand-Handed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva's Vast, Perfect, Unimpeded, Great-Compassionate Heart Dharani Sutra, Sanskrit: Maha Karuna Dharani Sutra, Maha Karunikacitta Dharani Sutra, Nilakantha Dharani Sutra; Chinese: Qian Shou Qian Yan Guan Shi Yin Pu Sa Guang Da Yuan Man Wu Ai Da Bei Xin Tuo Luo Ni Jing) - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - (Taisho No. T 1060)

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(Chinese: I-chiao-ching) - Taisho No. T 389 - Before the Buddha entered Nirvana, he handed down to his disciples the essentials of the Dharma in the Bequeathed Teaching Sutra. This Sutra bridges both Teravada and Mahayana schools of cultivation. The Bequeathed Teaching Sutra contains indispensable lessons that cultivators need in the present age of the Dharma's Demise. Translated from Sanskrit by

Yau Chin Tripitaka Dharma Master Kumarjiva. Delivered to the disciples assembled around his deathbed between two sal trees. Śākyamuni urges his disciples to strive for enlightenment through the practice of the three disciplines (precepts, meditation and wisdom), and after having expounded other concepts basic to Buddhist thought, he ends by saying that this is his last teaching. The sūtra has gained considerable popularity in Japan since it is said to record the Buddha’s last teachings, and it is held in especially high regard in the Zen sects.

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The Buddha Speaks The Sutra About The Deep Kindness Of Parents And The Difficulty In Repaying Them (Sanskrit: Matapitagunapratyupakara Sutra) - Taisho No. T 389 - Before the Buddha entered Nirvana, he handed down to his disciples the essentials of the Dharma in the Bequeathed Teaching Sutra. This Sutra bridges both Teravada and Mahayana schools of cultivation. The Tientai School considers this to be the Buddha's final instructions; in other words, the Bequeathed Teaching Sutra contains indispensable lessons that cultivators need in the present age of the Dharma's Demise. Translated from Sanskrit by

Yau Chin Tripitaka Dharma Master Kumarjiva

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- Taisho No. T 685. The Bon ceremony (Urabon-e) performed in Japan in memory of the dead is based upon the contents of this sūtra. It relates how Maudgalyayana, one of Śākyamuni’s disciples, asked Śākyamuni how he might save his mother who had fallen into the realm of hungry spirits (Skt.: preta). Maudgalyāyana was instructed to make offerings of food and drink on the fifteenth day of the seventh month (the final day of the three-month retreat during the rainy season), and upon doing so his mother was relieved of her agony. The Chinese word yü-lan-p’ên in the title is said to be a transliteration of the Sanskrit word ullambana, which means ‘hanging upside down,’ a metaphorical reference to the suffering undergone in the realm of hungry spirits. Judging from the fact that the Bon ceremony is still performed in Japan today, one can say that this sūtra has had considerable influence.

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- Taisho No. T 389 - Before the Buddha entered Nirvana, he handed down to his disciples the essentials of the Dharma in the Bequeathed Teaching Sutra. This Sutra bridges both Teravada and Mahayana schools of cultivation. The Tientai School considers this to be the Buddha's final instructions; in other words, the Bequeathed Teaching Sutra contains indispensable lessons that cultivators need in the present age of the Dharma's Demise. Translated from Sanskrit by

Yau Chin Tripitaka Dharma Master Kumarjiva

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Studies I (Chinese: Hui-Neng Liu-tsu-ta-shih-fa-pao-t'an-ching, Japanese: Roku-so-dai-shi-ho-bo-dan-gyo) Study I - Taisho No. T 2008 - This amazing work on Dhyana Samadhi meditation could be considered as the Chinese version of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It is a record of the teachings of Hui-Neng (Japanese: Eno), the Sixth Patriarch Master of the Chan (Zen) School founded by Indian Monk Bodhidharma and discusses such subjects as "Sudden Enlightenment", "desire is ignorance" (Sanskrit: "raga moha, moha raja"), the external expression of one's real nature. With the elucidating simple and direct commentary by the Venerable Chan Tripitaka Master Hsuan Hua of the City of 10000 Buddhas this most important of all Chan-Zen Sutra-Shastra texts is a good introduction to train the mind for realizing the emptinessness selflessness voidness (Sanskrit: "shunyata anatman akasha") spoken in the Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra (Diamond Sutra - Course SUT535) and the Heart Sutra

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Sutra of Golden Light Studies I (Sanskrit: Suvarna-prabhasa-[uttama]-sūtra, Suvarnaprabhasottamasutrendrarajamahayanasutra, Chinese: Hébù Jīn Guāngmíng Jīng, Ho-pu Chin kuang-ming ching,

合部金光明經) Study I - Taisho No. T 663, 664, 665, Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. 555, Toh. 556, Toh. 557

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Bodhisattva Study I - Healing Wisdom-Compassion Power of Tibetan-Indian Sages: Thogme Zangpo's (1295-1369 A.D.) The Thirty-Seven Practices of All Bodhisattvas (Tibetan: Rgyal-sras lag-len so-bdun-ma) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - A practical and inspiring guide for developing our ability to be happy and benefit others, this commentary on The Thirty-seven Practices of Bodhisattvas by Ven. Monk Gyalsay Togme Sangpo is studied by followers of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. The root text gives, in thirty-seven short verses, the essential practices leading to enlightenment. Togme Sangpo was renowned as a bodhisattva in Tibet and revered for living according to the bodhisattva ideals and practices that he taught. He inspired not only his direct disciples but also generations of practitioners up to the present day. Based on the wonderful modern day commentary book by Ven. Monk Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Jampa Tegchok (Tekchok) - the past Abbot of Nalanda Monastery France and Sera Jey Monastery in In

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Bodhisattva Study I - Healing Wisdom-Compassion Power of Tibetan-Indian Sages: the Lay Scholar Candragomin’s (Chandragomin) Twenty Verses on the Bodhisattva Vow (Sanskrit: Bodhisattva-Samvara-Vimshaka, Tibetan: Byang chub sems dpa'i sdom pa nyi shu pa) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. 4081, P.E. 5582. 5th century A.D. Chandragomin of Nalanda University upholds the doctrine of the Cittamatra's following the view of Asanga.

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Bodhisattva Study I - Healing Wisdom-Compassion Power of Tibetan-Indian Sages: Bodhi Resolve (Bodhicitta), Perfection of Generosity and Morality (Dana [Jinpa] and Shila [Tshultrim] Paramita) according to HH Dalai Lama's Commentary on Acharya Shantideva's (700 A.D.) Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life (Sanskrit: Bodhisattva-Charya-Vatara Bodhisattvacharyavatara, Tibetan: sPyod-‘jug, Byang chub sems dpa'i spyod pa la 'jug pa, Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur No. Toh. 3871, P.E. 5772; Chinese: P'u-t'i-hsing-ching Puti-xin-jing Taisho No. 1662) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Chapter 1 stresses the importance of generating 'the thought of enlightenment' (bodhichitta), ie. resolving to strive for the realization of enlightenment to benefit all sentient beings. The Chinese ascribe the work to Nagarjuna Bodhisattva (compiler of Sushruta Samhita), whereas the Tibetan translation gives the author as Shantideva. Composed over 1,300 years ago, they are still widely regarded as the most authentic and compl

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Bodhisattva Study I - Healing Wisdom-Compassion Power of Tibetan-Indian Sages: Bodhi Resolve (Bodhicitta), Perfection of Compassion (Karuna) according to HH Gendun Gyatso the 2nd Dalai Lama's Commentary on Aryasura's Aspirational Prayer in Seventy Stanzas (1st century A.D.) (Sanskrit: Pranidhana-Saptatina-Magatha, Pranidhanasaptatinamagatha, Tibetan: sMon-lam bdun-cu-pa zhes-bya-ba'i tshigs-su-bcad-pa, Peking Edition No. 5936 of Suzuki Research Foundation Catalog of Tibetan Tripitaka) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Chapter Aryashura is known in Tibetan as Dpal-ldan dpa'-bo and once ventured into the midst of a forest and was attacked by a tiger. Overwhelmed by compassion he composed the Aspirational Prayers in Seventy Stanzas in order to accomplish the welfare of living beings.

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Maitreya's Ornament for Clear Realizations (Sanskrit: Abhisamayalamkara, Abhisamaya-lamkara Nama-prajna-paramito-padesha Shasta, Tibetan: Shes rab kyi pha rol tu phyin pa’i man ngag gi bstan bcos mngon par rtogs pa’i rgyan) Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. 3786. Maitreya's Abhisamayalamkara is the most widely studied book in Tibet, where it was brought from India many centuries ago. It is used in all the monasteries to teach the path to full enlightenment, in accordance with the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Also includes Glance Meditation on All the Important Points of the Lam-Rim: Written by Sera-je lama, Purchog Jampa Rinpoche, said to be an incarnation of Maitreya Buddha. Translated by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.

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Maitreya's Buddha Nature: The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra (Sanskrit: Ratna-gotra-vibhaga Mahayanottaratantra-shastra, Tibetan: Theg-pa chen-po rgyud bla-ma bstan-bcos) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Tibetan Tripitaka Toh. 4024. The Sublime Continuum: A Mahayana Treatise; The Changeless Nature - We and all sentient beings in this world share the potential to reach a state free from the gross and subtle obscurations. This shared potential is called Buddha Nature. It is possible to bring about this transformation because our consciousness is not in the nature of those obscurations: since it lacks inherent existence it is possible to transform it. One of the "Five Treatises" dictated to Asanga by Maitreya Bodhisattva (Byams-pa), presents Buddha's teachings on how we should understand this ground of enlightenment and clarifies the nature and qualities of Buddhahood. This seminal text clearly details the view which forms the basis for Vajrayana, and especially Mahamudra, practice. Thus it builds

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The Lion's Roar of Queen Srimala: A Buddhist Scripture on the Tathagatagarbha Theory - Shri Mala Devi Simha Nada Sutra Study I (Sanskrit: Śrīmālādevī-siṃha-nāda-sūtra, Tibetan: lha mo dpal 'phreng gi seng ge'i sgra zhes bya ba (theg pa chen po'i) mdo, Mandarin: Shèngmán jīng, 勝鬘經, Sheng-man ching, 勝鬘師子吼一乘大方便方廣經) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Taisho No. ___, Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 92. The Lion's Roar of Queen Srimala, or Sri-mala-sutra, became the Mahayana scripture pre-eminent to teaching that all sentient beings have the potentiality of Buddhahood - Tathagata-Garbha. It is related to the Shurangama Sutra, the Lankavatara Sutra and Ashvagosha's Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana (Mahayana Shraddhot Pada Shastra). The Changeless Nature or Buddha Matrix (the "Fundamental Treasury of the Thus Come One") - We and all sentient beings share the potential to reach a state free from the gross and subtle obscurations. This shared potential is called Buddha Nature. It is possible to bring a

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Lama Tsong-kha-pa's (1357-1419 A.D.) Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment: The Lamrim Chenmo: Volume 1 - Developing Bodhichitta (Resolve to Awaken for the Benefit of all Sentient Beings) - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Studies - Abbreviated Points of the Graded Path - Abbreviated Points was compiled in brief so that they may not be forgotten. It was written at Ganden Namgyel Monastery on the Great Drog Mountain (Tibet) by the Sagely Buddhist monk Tsongkhapa (Lozang Dragpa), a meditator who has mastered many teachings. lncludes LamRim Prayers - Calling the Lama from Afar, The Foundation of All Good Qualities, The Three Principles of the Path, Practicing Guru Devotion with the Nine Attitudes, and A Glance Meditation on All the Points of the Lam-Rim. Also includes Daily Prayers - the most basic common daily prayers done in Tibetan Gelug Tradition of HH Dalai Lama: Refuge and Bodhichitta, the Four Immeasurables (Maitri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha), the Seven-Limb Prayer, Short Mandala Offering, Ded

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Poet-Scholar Ashvagosha's (Asvaghosa) 1st century A.D. Awakening of Faith in the Mahayana (Sanskrit: Mahayanasraddhotpada-Sastra [Mahayana Shraddhot Pada Shastra]; Chinese: Ta-ch'eng-ch'i-hsin-lun, Japanese: Dai-jo-ki-shin-ron - Taisho No. 1666) - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Translated by Bhikshu Paramartha. This pivotal text presents a concise synopsis of both the theoretical and practical aspects of the central ideas of Mahayana Buddhism, has therefore been widely read as an introduction to Great Vehicle Buddha Dharma. It is a short work, but extremely important in the history of Buddhism, having exerted a great influence throughout Asia on all of the major schools of Buddhism.

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Introduction to Tantra: The Transformation of Desire and Anger into Compassion and Wisdom - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Based on Texts by Lama Yeshe and Lama Tsong Khapa with H.H. the Dalai Lama's Commentary. Altar Set-up and Water Bowl Practice - This practice booklet gives a full explanation of what objects to include on a simple Buddhist altar and what they represent. It also explains in detail how to perform a daily water bowl offering practice in order to create abundance in your life for the benefit of all.

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Poet-Scholar Ashvagosha's (Asvaghosa) 1st century A.D. Fifty Verses of Guru Devotion (Sanskrit: Gurupancashika; Tibetan: Lama Nga-chu-pa - Bla ma lnga bcu pa) - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. 3721. Includes Calling the Lama from Afar by Pabongkha Rinpoche.

See Fifty Verses of Guru Devotion by Ashvaghosha (Aryadeva)

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Lakshmi Bhikshuni Tradition's 10th century A.D. Nyung Na - The Means of Achievement of Eleven-Face Great Compassionate One (Avalokiteshvara) with Fasting Ceremony and Requests to the Lineage Gurus - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies

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Atisha's Praise of Arya Tara, 21 Praises of Tara (A123Praises to the Twenty-one Taras), Four-Mandala Ritual to Chittamani Tara, Tara Guru Yoga, White Tara Sadhana Puja, Green Tara Sadhana Puja (Tibetan: Droljang), Red Tara Sadhana, All Night Tara Purification Puja - Buddhist Kriya Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies: Invoking the blessings of Tara, the embodiment of enlightened compassionate activity of Avalokiteshvara (Chenresig - Guan Yin Tear Drops) - this sadhana is unique to the tradition of the “Kadampas”, the most revered practitioners following in the footsteps of the 10th century saint, Lama Atisha. It includes a self-generation into the aspect of Green Tara with offerings and mantra recitation with both the short and long mantras of Tara. It also includes the Twenty-one Praises to Tara and a unique front generation in which the disciple receives the transmission blessing of the practice from a teacher, whether actually present or visualized. This sadhana is one of the practices used

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Manjushri Nama Samghiti - Chanting the Names of Manjushri (Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. 360) - Manjushri Arapatsana Puja - White Manjushri Sandhana - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies: Full length Tantric Wisdom Sutra plus a short practice of Orange Manjushri composed by Gelong Dharmabadra using “the best aspects of many other practices of Manjushri.” Includes self-generation practice and mantra recitation. Kriya Tantra empowerment of Orange Manjushri is required to do the practice in full. However, one may do the practice without such an empowerment as long as one does not generate oneself as the deity.

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200 B.C. Charaka's Charak Samhita (Tibetan: Tsa-ra-ka sde-brgyad) Brihat Trayi Sutra Study I - compiled by Caraka, the author of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - the most important Sanskrit text of the Yoga tradition of meditation and exercise, Charaka means wanderer and he was a wandering itinerant renunciate mendicant Yogi Ayurveda physician who compiled the teachings of Agnivesha. Based on the P.V. Sharma 1994 English translation.

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Arya Bhikshu Nagarjuna's (Tibetan: kLu-sgrub, 225 B.C. to 401 A.D.) The Staff of Wisdom (Sanskrit: Nitishastraprajnadanda, Niti-Shastra-Prajna-Danda) of the Tibetan Tanjur (bsTan-'gyur) Tripitaka and Sakya Pandita's (1182-1251 A.D.) A Precious Treasury of Elegant Sayings (Tibetan: Kun-dga'-rgyal-mtshan, Sanskrit: Subhasitaratnanidhi) Sutra Study I: Based on the renowned Bodhisattva monk Nagarjuna's and Sakya Pandita's verses. Sakya Pandita was an excellent Tibetan scholar, skilled in the art of literary expression. Along with Lama Tsongkhapa and Longchenpa, he is recognized as a Manjushri incarnation.

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Arya Bhikshu Nagarjuna's (Tibetan: kLu-sgrub, 225 B.C. to 401 A.D.) Yoga-Shataka (Yogasataka) (Tibetan: Sbyor-ba brgya-pa) of the Tibetan Tanjur (bsTan-'gyur) Tripitaka Sutra Study I: Based on Nagarjuna's Ayurveda text translated from Sanskrit to Tibetan by Indian Jetakarna Buddhashrijnana and Tibetan Nima rgyal-mtshan. Later translated from Tibetan to English by Vaidya Bhagwan Dash in his Tibetan Medicine - with Special Reference to Yoga Sataka. Nagarjuna is the renowned Buddhist monk Bodhisattva philsopher, was the Abbot of Nalanda Monastery University - the greatest institute of learning in the history of India, was a highly realized Tantric practitioner, was an Ayurvedic medicine doctor of the highest order, was a Buddhist Ayurvedic alchemist researcher who invented many famous herbal-mineral-metal-gem-based medicine formulas and the formulator of the Madyamika system of Buddhist philosophy, and was a poet and author of great ability.

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Arya Bhikshu Nagarjuna's (Tibetan: kLu-sgrub, 225 B.C. to 401 A.D.) Sushruta Samhita Brihat Trayi Sutra Study I - According to ancient Indian doctor Dalhana, Buddhist monk Nagarjuna Bodhisattva of Nalanda Monastic University is the redactor (compiler) of the Sushrut Samhita, one of the three most important Sanskrit texts of Ayurveda. This course examines material from the most recent English translations from the Sanskrit and also look at some key Sanskrit verses.

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200 B.C. Nagarjuna's (kLu-sgrub) Precious Garland (Sanskrit: Ratnavali, Tibetan: Rin-chen-'phreng-ba) Shastra Study I: In the Precious Garland, Nagarjuna offers intimate counsel on how to conduct one's life and construct social policy that reflects Buddhist ideals. The advice for personal happiness is concerned first with improving one's condition over the course of lifetimes and then with release from all types of suffering, culminating in Buddhahood. Nagarjuna describes the cause and effect sequences for the development of happiness within ordinary life and the practices of wisdom realizing emptiness and compassion that lead to enlightenment. He describes a Buddha's qualities and offers encouraging advice on the effectiveness of practices that reveal the vast attributes of Buddhahood. In his advice on social and governmental policy, Nagarjuna emphasizes education, compassionate care for all living beings, not using the death penalty but reforming criminals, and charity for the poor. Calling for the appointm

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200 B.C. Nagarjuna's (kLu-sgrub) Seventy Stanzas (Sanskrit: Sunyatasaptati) - Seventy Verses on Emptiness - Shastra Study I: This volume contains a translation of Seventy Stanzas, a fundamental work of Nagarjuna on the Madhyamika system of Buddhist philosophy, along with a commentary on it from the Prasangika viewpoint by Geshe Sonam Rinchen. David Komito summarizes basic Buddhist doctrines on perception and the creation of concepts which have traditionally served as the backdrop for Nagarjuna's teachings about how people consistently misperceive and misunderstand the nature of the reality in which they live and the means through which they experience it. This book will interest Buddhist practitioners and scholars and psychologists who seek a deeper understanding of Buddhist psychology and epistemology.

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200 B.C. Nagarjuna's (kLu-sgrub) Letter to a Friend (Sanskrit: Suhrllekha, (To a Good Friend), Nagarjuna's Letter to King Gautamiputra) Shastra Study I: Taisho No. 1672, 1673, 1674, Tibetan Peking Edition No. 5409, cf. 5682 Nagarjuna's poetic presentation of the fundamental teachings of the Great Vehicle, or Mahayana--whose followers, driven by compassion, strive to attain Buddhahood for the sake of all beings--is remarkable for its concise style and memorable imagery, making it one of the most widely quoted sources in other commentaries on the Mahayana path. This work will appeal to readers with a general interest in Mahayana Buddhism, to those who wish to familiarize themselves with one of the great classics of Indian Buddhist literature, and to students who come across passages quoted in other Buddhist works and who wish to explore further. The great Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna (1st-2nd century A.D.) wrote his celebrated poem Letter to a Friend as a gift of advice to a South Indian king, and it has

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200 B.C. Nagarjuna's (kLu-sgrub) Mulamadhyamakakarika Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way (Sanskrit: Prajna-nama-mula-madhyamaka-karika, Tibetan: dBu ma rtsa ba'i tshig le'ur byas pa shes rab ces bya ba) Shastra Study I - Tangyur No. 3824. Nagarjuna's greatest philosophical work, the Mulamadhyamakakarika, is one of the most influential works on middle way philosophy. We will examine Tsong-Khapa's commentary on the text covering alternative readings of the text, prior commentaries, a detailed exegisis in this systematic presentation of Madhyamaka philosophy. Tsong Khapa (14th-15th centuries) is the most important and influential philosopher in Tibetan history. His Ocean of Reasoning is the most extensive commentary on Nagarjuna's Mulamadhyamakakarika (Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way), and it can be argued that it is impossible to discuss Nagarjuna's work in an informed way without consulting it. It discusses alternative readings of the text and prior commentaries and provides a detailed exegesis, consti

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550 A.D. Vagbhata's (Tibetan: Pha-gol) Astanga Hridaya Samhita (Tibetan: Yan-lag brgyad pa'I snin-po bsdus-pa zes bya-ba) of the Tibetan Tanjur Tripitaka and Indian Brihat Trayi Sutra Study I - This course examines material from the most recent English translations from the Sanskrit and also look at some key Sanskrit verses. The famous Ayurvedic physician of the sixth century, Vagbhata was a Buddhist layman (Upasaka) who worshiped Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig, Guanyin), Bhaisajyaguru (Medicine Buddha), Tara, and followed the Madhyama Marga (middle path) philosophy of the Monk Nagarjuna Bodhisattva of Nalanda Monastery University. In medicine, this text was respected in not only India, but in Tibet, China and Nepal.

SUT385

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1300 A.D. Sharngadhara Samhita Laghu Trayi Sutra Study I

SUT388

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3.75

700 A.D. Madhava Nidanam Laghu Trayi Sutra Study I

SUT390

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3.75

1500 A.D. Bhavamishra's Bhavaprakasha Laghu Trayi Sutra Study I

SKT301

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Sanskrit Level IV: Devanagari Alphabet Reading and Writing

SKT304

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Sanskrit Level V: Sanskrit Mantras

SKT305

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Sanskrit Level VI: Ayurvedic-Buddhist-Yogic-Hindu Words and Definitions

SKT310

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Great Compassion Dharani (Maha Karuna or Da Bei Jiu) Sanskrit Mantra Study I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies: Also examines healing and protective benefits of chanting the name of Avalokiteshvara (Chinese Guan Yin or Tibetan Chenrezig) as explained in the Chapter 25 (Universal Door of Avalokiteshvara - Sanskrit: Samantamukha-Parivarta, Chinese: Pu Men Ping) of Lotus (Dharma Flower) Sutra (Sanskrit: Saddharma Pundarika Sutra, Chinese: Miao-fa-lien-hua-ching, Tibetan: Dam pa'i chos pad ma dkar po'i mdo: Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 113) - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Taisho No. 262

SKT311

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Great Compassion (Maha Karuna or Da Bei Jiu) Sanskrit Mantra Memorization I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies

SKT320

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Bhaisajya Guru (Medicine Master Buddha or Yao Shi Fou) Sanskrit and Tibetan Mantra Study I - Medicine Buddha Jangwa Tantric Puja - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Geshe Lama Konchog, the tantric practice of jangwa is used when somebody has died. Even if the person is in the intermediate state on the way to the lower realms, you can still do jangwa and change the direction of the person’s reincarnation. You can cause the person to reincarnate in a pure land or in a deva or human realm. Jangwa is a skillful tantric practice of purification, due to the power of mantra, the power of concentration, and the power of Buddha’s words of truth.

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SKT335

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42 Hands and Eyes of Avalokiteshvara's (Guan Yin, Chenrezig) True Words Mantra Study I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Avalokiteshvara, The Light of the Moon that Clears the Pains and Sufferings of Heat - Healing the Defects of the Eyes by Means of Lord Chenrezig. A healing practice done on the basis of Chenrezig to heal defects and diseases associated with the eye organ. Also helps to bring blessings to open one's wisdom eye.

Avalokiteshvara 1000 arm Statue 12" Suggested Offering: $85.00	Avalokiteshvara 1000 Arm Thangka Extra Small Suggested Offering: $49.00	Avalokiteshvara 1000 Arm Thangka Small Suggested Offering: $134.00
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SKT336

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42 Hands and Eyes of Guan Yin's True Words Mantra Memorization I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies

SKT340

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Shurangama (Ultimately Stable) Mantra Study I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - White Umbrella Goddess (Arya Sitatapatra - "She Dan Dwo Bwo Da La") - Practice sadhana for dispelling illness, interferences, spirit harms, etc. To do practice in full requires Kriya tantra empowerment of the White Umbrella Deity. Practice can be done without such an empowerment with permission from a qualified master, however, one cannot self-generate as the deity

SKT341

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Shurangama (Ultimately Stable) Mantra Memorization I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies

SKT350

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Amitabha Nama Japa (Amitofou) Mantra Study I - Buddhist Tantra - Part of Tibetan Ayurvedic Medicine Studies - Based on Amitabha (Sanskrit: Sukhavati Vyuhah) Sutra (Taisho No. 366) and Amitayus Long Life Sutra (Sanskrit: Amitayurdhyana Sutra Taisho No. 365)

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HUM301

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Shad Darshan II: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine

HUM301D

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Shad Darshan II: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine: Dependent Origination (Sanskrit: Dvadasanga Pratityasamutpada, Tibetan: Thaen-del) 12-Fold Conditioned Arising, The twelve links of dependent origination.

HUM301N

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Shad Darshan II: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine: Four Noble Truths (Skt. Catur-Vidham [Arya] Satyam; Tib. bden pa rnam pa bzhi, Mandarin: 四諦, sìdì, ssu-ti): In Sanskrit these are duḥkha-samudaya-nirodha-mārga, satya; Pali: cattāri ariya-saccāni; Tibetan: 'phags pa'i bden pa bzhi. The noble truths (ārya-satya) which form the main content of the Buddha's first sermon given at Varanasi: the truth of suffering (duḥkha) 苦諦, the truth of the arising of suffering (samudaya) 集諦, the truth of the cessation of suffering (nirodha) 滅諦, and the truth of the path to the cessation of suffering (mārga) 道諦. Suffering (Dukkha): "Now this, monks, is the noble truth of suffering: Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, sickness is suffering, death is suffering; union with what is displeasing is suffering; separation from what is pleasing is suffering; not to get what one wants is suffering; in brief, the five aggregates subject to clinging are suffering."

HIS301

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History of Medicine and Religion II - Medicines of World Cultures: History of American and Other Native World Herbalism

VIN301

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Buddhist Vinaya and Yogic Yama Niyama Moral Precepts I: Lifestyle/Wellness Counseling - Sutra in Forty-Two Sections (Sanskrit: Arya-Dva-chatvarimshat-Khanda-Sutra) - Taisho Number T. 784, Tibetan Tripitaka Tangyur Toh. NE 359A. Based on The Sutra on the Ten Wholesome Ways of Action (Taisho Number 600). Also based on The Treasury of Knowledge Book Five: Buddhist Ethics

-- considered by many scholars to be the heart of Ven. Monk Jamgön Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge. Kongtrul explains here the complete code of personal liberation (Pratimoksha Shila) as it applies to both monastic and lay persons, the precepts (Shila) for those aspiring to the life of a bodhisattva, and the exceptional pledges (Samaya vows) for practitioners on the tantric path of pure perception. Also includes His Holiness the Dalai Lama's video of Ethics for a New Millennium - With warmth, directness and good humor, he urges us to link individual happiness to an ethical vision of the world; a world in which we care about others.

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Understanding American Herbalist Guild (AHG), National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) Ethics

Patient Bill of Rights, Medical Ethics, Informed Consent, Confidentiality, HIPAA, Protected Health Information.   

ENG301

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English Composition II: Ayurvedic, Shad Darshan Philosophy / History

BIZ301

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Maintaining Records for Practitioners

BIZ310

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0.75

Professional Networking & Referral for Practitioners

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Level II: Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.) 750 hours / 50 units

Upon Graduation from Level II: C.A.H. you will have achieved:

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