A full English translation of the Jivaka Sutta - the discourse that the Buddha delivered to Jivaka Kumarabhaccha, the spirit ancestor of traditional Thai medicine.
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Jivaka Kumarabhaccha
The Thai Massage Wai Khru: A Modern Translation
An overview about the correct translation of the wai khru mantra used in traditional Thai massage and Thai medicine
The Great Division: A story from Buddhist texts about the life of Jivaka
This is a translation of a story from the Mahavaga Buddhist text about the birth, life, practice and travels of Jivaka Kumarabhaccha. Many of the same stories are related in other entries of these archives, but this is an interesting account.
Jivaka in Chinese Buddhist legend
An English translation of a story (sutra) from Chinese Buddhist texts which mentions which refers to Jivaka by his Chinese name, Ki Yu.
Theravada Buddhism and Medicine in Thailand
Chapter excerpt from "Traditional Thai Medicine" which discusses Buddhism, tradition and medicine in Thailand.
Archaeology and religious sites in Rajgir, India
Religious architecture and sites of Rajgir, India, where both Jivaka and the Buddha lived for many years.
Jivaka and Ayurveda: The Pali Canon
An in-depth analysis of excerpts from the Pali Canon that relate to Jivaka Kumarabhaccha, and his work in traditional medicine.
Jivaka & Thai Massage – Truth and Fiction
A short and straightforward explanation of the facts and fiction associated with Jivaka, the ancestor spirit of Thai medicine.
The Thai massage Wai Khru: Melody transcription
A transcription of the 3-note melody used in the most popular sung version of the mantra used in Thai massage and Thai medicine. A4 size format
Prince Jivaka as the King of Physicians
From the book "Tales from Tibetan Sources," this chapter contains Tibetan Jivaka tales.