How to Use Buddhism With Tibetan Medicine

The basis of Tibetan medicine stems from Buddhist philosophical theory. Tibetan medicine necesitates that you practice Buddhist exercises. The goal is to bring balance to the mind, which is thought to restore health and prevent illness. In Buddhist Tibetan medicine, ignorance of the mind is the cause of illness. Through ignorance, we misperceive the world in ways that make us prone to physical and spiritual pollution. Many Buddhists use Tibetan medicine to treat a variety of illnesses.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Consult Your Local Tibetan Medical Doctor

1. Consult a Tibetan medical doctor in your area. Use the Tibet.com Web site to find local providers with a strong Buddhist background (see Resources below).

2. Inquire about your personal medical problems and how Buddhism can play a role in your treatment.

3. Follow your Tibetan doctor's treatment plan. This will likely include meditation, yoga stretches and herbal medicine.

Learn More about Tibetan Buddhism

4. Read 'The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom' and 'The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living' by H.H. the Dalai Lama (see Resources below). In these books, you'll learn how Buddhist exercises can be incorporated into your daily life.

5. Read more about how Buddhism affects Tibetan medicine at the Dharma Haven Web site (see Resources below).

6. Visit your local Tibetan Buddhist temple. Most temples will offer instructional guides or pamphlets that explain the main tenets of Buddhism. Take these materials home with you and study them.

Tips & Warnings

• Meditation is a key aspect of Buddhism. If you're new to meditation, you may find it difficult at first, but try not to get discouraged. We are so accustomed to noise that many Westerners find it difficult to quiet themselves initially.
• Tibetan healing techniques sometimes feature yoga exercises that are physically demanding for a beginner. Start slowly and go at your own pace.
• Be wary of Buddhism's 3 mental poisons--anger, attachment, and close-mindedness.
• If, during yoga, you experience severe chest pain, difficulty breathing or numbness, visit a medical doctor or emergency room immediately.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners are licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider and keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

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[allanjig]

on 4/29/2008 Buddhist psychology such as the root causes of illnesses are desire, hatred, delusion is what is integrated in theory but however Tibetan natural medicine is a 100% centuries old researched, perfected herbal supplement.

[staffexpert1]

on 5/20/2007 [Tibetan Medicine "do not" necessitate the practice of Buddhism.] It does include concepts of Buddhist psychology but however 90% of Tibetan Medicine is purely scientific and herb based. It can be taken just like any other herbal medicine.