<p>A brief survey of four Tibetan texts dealing with the mixing of colors for painting. The texts were written by Deumar Geshé Tendzin Puntsok (de'u dmar dge bshes bstan 'dzin phun tshogs, 1725-?), Bodong Penchen Choklé Namgyel (bo dong pan chen phyogs las rnam rgyal, 1375-1451), Mipam Gyatso (mi pham rgya mtsho, 1846-1912), and Rongta Lozang Gyatso (rong tha blo bzang rgya mtsho, 1863-1917). (Ben Deitle 2006-05-04)</p>
<p><strong>Publisher's Description:</strong> In this volume, for the first time Tibetan Medicine is approached from a combination of anthropology and history. These two disciplines appear to be vital to come to understand Tibetan medical knowledge and practice as being complex, diverse and dynamic phenomena which reflect changing social and historical conditions at the same time while also appealing to or preserving an older canon of traditions.<br />
Part One examines the impacts of various modernities in Tibet, the Himalayan borderlands and the Tibetan exile, including standardisation and scientization of Tibetan medicine. Part Two investigates the transmission and professionalisation of medical knowledge and its role in identity construction. Part Three traces connections between various body images, practices, and cosmologies in Tibetan societies and how mental and physical illnesses are understood. Part Four critically presents new or little known histories, commentarial practices, textual narratives and oral sources for investigating the history of Tibetan medicine.</p>
<p>A study of kinship, community,and marriage among the Kulunge Rais tribe of the Hongu Valley. (Mark Turin 2004-05-03)</p>
<p>A study of the organization of early versions of the Tibetan canonical collection known as the Kangyur (bka' 'gyur; also Kanjur): texts identified as translations of Indian Buddha-voiced texts.</p>
BackgroundThe Support, Education, and Research in Chronic Heart Failure (SEARCH) study was designed to assess the impact of a mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention on clinical outcomes, depression, and quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Although research has shown that psychosocial factors including depression are important risk factors for adverse events in patients with CHF, no large clinical trials have investigated the efficacy of psychosocial interventions to reduce these factors in this population.
Methods
This was a prospective cohort study of 208 adults with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤40% and CHF geographically assigned to treatment or control groups with follow-up at 3, 6, and 12 months. Treatment groups met weekly for 8 consecutive weeks for training in mindfulness meditation, coping skills, and support group discussion.
Results
Subjects had a mean age of 61 years, left ventricular ejection fraction 26%, and median New York Heart Association class II. The majority were treated with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (80%) and β-blockers (86%). At baseline, patients in the treatment group had more severe CHF with higher New York Heart Association class (P = .0209) and more severe psychological distress (Center of Epidemiology—Depression, Profile of Mood States; P < .05). When compared with controls, treatment resulted in lower anxiety (Profile of Mood States, P = .003), depression (Center of Epidemiology—Depression, P = .05), improved symptoms (Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire symptom scale, P = .033) and clinical scores (Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire clinical score, P = .024) over time. There were no treatment effects on death/rehospitalization at 1 year.
Conclusions
An 8-week mindfulness-based psychoeducational intervention reduced anxiety and depression; this effect was attenuated at 1 year. Importantly, the intervention led to significantly better symptoms of CHF at 12 months compared to control subjects. Our results suggest that interventions of this type might have a role in optimal therapy for CHF.
<p>An extensive survey of Bönpo monasteries and temples in Tibet and the Himalayas. The surveys of 223 monasteries and temples are divided into region, with a different author carrying out the surveys in each region: Dondrup Lhagyal surveyed the monasteries in central Tibet (dbus and gtsang). Phuntso Tsering covered mainly the northern plateau, but also Chamdo (chab mdo) as well as the Ngari (mnga' ris) regions. Tsering Thar surveyed the monasteries in Amdo, parts of Kham and Gyelrong (rgyal rong). Charles Ramble later joined by Marietta Kind surveyed the monasteries in Nepal and India. (Kevin Vose 2004-02-09)</p>
<p>An extensive survey of Bönpo monasteries and temples in Tibet and the Himalayas. The surveys of 223 monasteries and temples are divided into region, with a different author carrying out the surveys in each region: Dondrup Lhagyal surveyed the monasteries in central Tibet (dbus and gtsang). Phuntso Tsering covered mainly the northern plateau, but also Chamdo (chab mdo) as well as the Ngari (mnga' ris) regions. Tsering Thar surveyed the monasteries in Amdo, parts of Kham and Gyelrong (rgyal rong). Charles Ramble later joined by Marietta Kind surveyed the monasteries in Nepal and India. (Kevin Vose 2004-02-09)</p>
Surviving Earth asks how we can prevent humanity from killing itself by killing our host -- the Earth, our mother. How can we avoid mass suicide of Earth, which is linked to climate change and overpopulation.Featuring insight from Prof. Tim Flannery (2007 Australian of the Year, and leading writer of climate change), Ian Dunlop, Prof. Paul Ehrlich, permaculturalist David Holmgren, Aboriginal elder Uncle Bob Randall, Prof. Ian Lowe, Major-General Michael Jeffery (ret), with Bindi Irwin.
<p>Objective. To critically review the evidence on the effectiveness of complementary therapies for patients with RA. Randomized controlled trials, published in English up to May 2011, were identified using systematic searches of bibliographic databases and searching of reference lists. Information was extracted on outcomes and statistical significance in comparison with alternative treatments and reported side effects. The methodological quality of the identified studies was determined using the Jadad scoring system. All outcomes were considered but with a focus on patient global assessment and pain reporting. Eleven eligible trials were identified covering seven therapies. Three trials that compared acupuncture with sham acupuncture reported no significant difference in pain reduction between the groups but one out of two reported an improvement in patient global assessment. Except for reduction in physicianʼs global assessment of treatment and disease activity reported in one trial, no other comparative benefit of acupuncture was seen. There were two studies on meditation and one each on autogenic training, healing therapy, progressive muscle relaxation, static magnets and tai chi. None of these trials reported positive comparative effects on pain but some positive effects on patient global assessment were noted at individual time points in the healing therapy and magnet therapy studies. A small number of other outcomes showed comparative improvement in individual trials. There were no reports of major adverse events. The very limited evidence available indicates that for none of the practitioner-based complementary therapies considered here is there good evidence of efficacy or effectiveness in the management of RA</p>
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<p>A critical study of fragments of the Tathāgatagarbhasūtra (Tib. de bzhin gshegs pa'i snying po'i mdo) from Tabo monastery in Himalchal Pradesh, India, and other versions of the text found in main Kangyurs (bka' 'gyur). (Ben Deitle 2006-05-03)</p>
The chapters in this anthology present an encompassing perspective of how some Chinese martial art styles-and most significantly taijiquan-developed and evolved along with deep rooted traditions of spirituality and the quest for health and longevity. Much in this volume deals with Daoist theories and practices, particularly its influences ranging from human energetics and other physical exercises, to practical combative arts. Holcombe, Willmont, and Breslow's well-researched chapters dive deeply into the philosophical, spiritual, and physical traditions associated with Daoism. The search for immortality is shown to be of prime importance since it gave impetus to the belief that human beings can live healthier, longer, and happier lives. My own chapter presents a way of directly discovering taijiquan's philosophical principles through experiential involvement in the art itself. Henning's chapter gives an example in this tradition in the life of Ge Hong (284-363 CE). Known for his Daoist alchemical pursuits, Ge was also a military officer who provides valuable insights into Chinese martial arts practices. Dr. Wile explores the ways in which martial arts have been exposed to cultural construction and deconstruction. A Daoist connection has figured in political ideology, national identity, and commercial interest during the past 400 years of Chinese history. The text focuses on taichiquan as an important site of constructing Chinese-ness. From the early 20th century, the Chinese government often looked at Daoism as a form of superstition, and allowed temples to fall into disrepair. In the 21st century, as Hawthorne shows, there is a quest to rescue historic Daoist sites and study the tradition. In the final chapter, Greg Brodsky applies a five-element yoga model to the practice of taijiquan as a "quality assurance test." It offers opportunities for deepening, enriching, and enjoying taiga practice. In all, the chapters here offer insights for understanding how Chinese martial traditions...particularly taijiquan...developed and evolved within the framework of culture. The word taiji takes on different meanings according to time and place. This also resolves the ongoing arguments regarding taijiquan as a practical combat art verses a health regimen. As a proverb points out: "From the standpoint of the sun, day and night have no meaning."
<p>This article explores the relationship between aesthetics, art, and morality within Tantric Buddhism in India and Tibet. The author consults several Sanskrit texts which relate to the intersection of art and religious experience. (Ben Deitle 2006-05-04)</p>
This classic text is a comprehensive course in Taoist yoga with instructions by ancient and enlightened masters. Written in a question and answer format, "Taoist Yoga" provides complete instruction and training in a particular type of spiritual alchemy that allows us to achieve the divine state of immorality. This work is the forerunner of many more modern books on the subject, and describes the Taoist methods of stopping the generative force. Instead of only being discharged to procreate off-spring, this vital force can be retained in the body for purification and transmutation into positive vitality, so the spirit can be restored to its original primal state. It teaches us how to handle our sexual energy differently in order to enhance our spiritual growth. The teachings contained herein have been preserved for the last 47 centuries, and although these ancient texts address the male student, both men and women alike can benefit from the techniques of transforming sexual energy into heightened spiritual consciousness. Even if we fail to reach the ultimate goal of immortality, we can enjoy longevity, health and spiritual growth in the present life.
Use of mobile devices has been cited as a distraction while driving, and more recently, among pedestrians crossing urban streets. In 2010, over half of New York City traffic fatalities were pedestrians. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of distracted walking due to pedestrians' use of headphones, mobile phones, or both. Data were gathered by direct observations at the 10 intersections in Manhattan with the highest frequency of pedestrian-motor vehicle collisions. More than 1 in 4 of the >3500 pedestrians observed were distracted by mobile electronic devices while crossing during the 'walk' (28.8%) and 'don't walk' (26.3%) signals. Poisson regression analyses established there was a significant difference in individuals talking on a mobile device during the 'walk' signal versus the 'don't walk' signal; however, no other significant differences in other distracted walking behaviours were observed. This study contributes to the emerging literature on distracted walking behaviour by pedestrians in busy urban areas and can help to inform pedestrian-focused safety efforts.
In 2 libraries. ix, 764 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm. Medicine -- Himalaya Mountains Region. Medicine, Tibetan. Buddhist medicine. Buddhist medicine -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region. Traditional medicine -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region. Traditional medicine -- Ladakh. Traditional medicine -- Bhutan. Therapeutics -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region. Therapeutics -- Ladakh. Therapeutics -- Bhutan. Healing -- China -- Tibet Autonomous Region. Healing -- Bhutan. Healing -- Ladakh. Medicine, Tibetan Traditional. Spiritual Therapies. Buddhism.
<p>This is a study of the structural elements of Tibetan legal documents. The study is based on a collection of documents dating from the 17th to 20th centuries from southwest Tibet, mainly the areas of Porong (spo rong), Shelkar (shel dkar) and Dingri (ding ri). Specific examples are cited from the collection to demonstrate several types of legal writing. (Ben Deitle 2006-03-09)</p>
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