The Quintessence Tantras of Tibetan Medicine

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-238) and indexes. Review Quotes: "I am happy that after more than ten years studying Tibetan medicine, both in theory and practice under the tutelage of a number of Tibetan physicians, Dr. Barry Clark has compiled "The Quintessence Tantras of Tibetan Medicine." In it, he presents clear and accurate translations of the Root and Explanatory Tantras, two works of such fundamental importance in the Tibetan medical system that they are commonly memorised by medical students."--The Dalai Lama "Dr. Clark is very thorough and provides a wealth of information to the relatively obscure field of Tibetan medicine. He also provides an important translation of two of the principle tantras in Tibetan medicine, making this book one of the finest in its genre."--"Explorations"Publisher Marketing: The most thorough, detailed, & systematic reference for Tibetan medicine in English. Publisher Marketing: "The Quintessence Tantras of Tibetan Medicine" is a thorough, detailed, and systematic analysis of the characteristics of healthy and diseased bodies. Discussed are the diagnostic techniques of pulse and urine analysis, principles of right diet, right lifestyle, and behavioral factors--and a treasury of knowledge about the beneficial applications of herbs, plants, spices, minerals, gems, etc. Also included are the subtle and psychological techniques of therapeutics, and the ethics and conduct required of a Tibetan physician--a warrior-like person equipped to overcome even the most formidable internal and external obstacles. Contributor Bio:  Clark, Barry BARRY CLARK is a professor of Economics at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Contributor Bio:  Dalai Lama ANI PACHEN lives in Dharamsala, India, where she devotes her time to her spiritual practices. She has chosen Dharamsala as her home in order to be near the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan Government in Exile. She continues to take part in demonstrations for a free Tibet, and speaks to people from aroundthe world who have conic to hear her story. She has become a heroine in the Tibetan community. ADELAIDE DONNELLEY lives in Berkeley, California, near her two sons. She has worked as a psychologist, photographer, and write and has recently completed work on Boundary Water, a memoir. She and Ani have spent time together both in India and the United States, collaborating on the book.