Tibet's foremost traditional artist has here created over 250
exquisite illustrations that reproduce paintings from Buddhist
medical tantras, traditionally made as study aids for Tibetan
doctors. Based on a revered 300 year old lost collection, the
intricate works unfold the secrets of causes, preventions and
remedies for a myriad of illnesses, portraying a philosophy of
healing based on Buddhist beliefs, Ayurvedic practices and
shamanistic traditions. They chart the search for physical,
emotional and spiritual well-being by combining medical
understanding with ancient wisdom. This book will enchant you with
it's magnificant illustrations and in doing so will also make you
question conventional western attitudes to health care and disease.
(Kirkus UK)
This book is based on a revered collection, long ago considered
lost, of three-hundred-year-old Tibetan thangkas: elaborate
paintings that portray a philosophy of healing based on Buddhist
beliefs, Ayurvedic practices and ancient shamanic traditions.
Rendered by Tibet's foremost traditional artist, Romio Shrestha,
using the age-old techniques of painting with rich materials such
as gold and lapis lazuli, these breathtaking works reward the
minutest contemplation. The Tibetan Art of Healing is also a
practical guide to our search for physical, emotional and spiritual
well-being. With insights into such 'contemporary' ailments as
stress, allergies and heart disease, and chapters devoted to
aspects of sexual alchemy, rejuvenation and Tantric yoga, this
wide-ranging study is an unprecendented journey into health and
transformation, an astonishing volume as timely and revolutionary
as it is sumptuous and exuberant.
General
Imprint: |
Thames and Hudson
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 1997 |
First published: |
1997 |
Text writers: |
Ian A. Baker
|
Illustrators: |
Romio Shrestha
|
Dimensions: |
305 x 231 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
192 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-500-27996-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-500-27996-9 |
Barcode: |
9780500279960 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!