Glimpses of King Bimbisara, Sirimà (Jivaka's sister), and the towns of Magadha and Rajagaha
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Research & Other Information
Jivaka the Physician – overview
A detailed overview of Jivaka as physician, with links to other web pages.
Profile of Jivaka
A comparative profile of Jivaka Kumarbaccha as seen in the Buddhist texts of Tibet, China and India.
Jivaka and His Contribution to Medical Science
A short essay written from an Indian perspective of Jivaka's role as medical role model and master Ayurvedic healer.
JIvaka: The Vinaya Pitaka
Background information on the historical background of Jivaka from the Vinaya Pitaka and other Buddhist references, including from China.
Jivaka represented as an Arhat
Jivaka is considered an arhat, a Buddhist who has reached the highest state of peace and enlightenment. He is represented in China as a rotund man with an open heart.
The Jivaka Sutta: Discourse to Jivaka
Pali translation of the Jivaka Sutta by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.
Buddhism in Thailand
A brief and informative overview of the practice of Buddhism in Thailand, directed to travellers.
The Wat Pho Royal Temple
Overview of the background and spiritual traditions of Wat Pho, in Bangkok. Excerpted from The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand,
The Wai Khru in Muay Thai
A description of the wai khru (prayer/supplication) that is performed at Muay Thai matches.