The Healing Buddha

Exploring the Healing Buddha's various manifestations, this book delves into symbols, colors, and deities integral to Buddhist meditation. It highlights the role of art in healing practices through photographs of sculptures, paintings, and mandalas. A historical overview traces the evolution of healing in Buddhism, from early texts to Tibetan rituals focused on holistic wellness. An appendix details herbs and medicines used in Asian Buddhist cultures, while a new preface and essay enrich the revised edition with insights on the quest for longevity in Chinese Buddhism.