Miriam E. Cameron, PhD, MS, MA, RN is Lead Faculty, Yoga & Tibetan Medicine Focus Area and Graduate Faculty, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing University of Minnesota. Since 1994, she has studied, conducted research, and taught graduate courses about Tibetan medicine, yoga, nursing, and ethics. She has published over 65 journal articles, nine book chapters, three monographs, three Internet modules, and three other books including Karma & Happiness: A Tibetan Odyssey in Ethics, Spirituality, & Healing, with the foreword by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. She lives in Minneapolis.Tenzin Namdul, PhD, TMD, is a Tibetan medical doctor and medical anthropologist. He is a Clinical and Translational Science Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health, and Graduate Faculty, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota. Tenzin’s research focuses on the intersection of biological and sociocultural factors in the study of aging and end-of-life care. Besides conducting funded research studies, he has published articles, a book, a book chapter, and an internet module about Tibetan medicine. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with Dr. Cameron on teaching, research, publishing, and other work involving Tibetan medicine. He lives in Minneapolis.

Overall, I was recurrently struck by the holistic seamlessness between Tibetan religion, its rich cosmology, and its medicine. . . a compelling and informative read.

• Blessing by His Holiness the 14th Dalai LamaPhoto of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the authors, and their studentsNotes: Converting Tibetan Script to Roman ScriptIntroductionTibetan Medicine: Self-Care and Integrative Care by Miriam E. Cameron The Practice and Relevance of Tibetan Medicine by Tenzin Namdul. Part A: Tibetan Medicine as Self-Care. Chapter 1: How to Be HappyKarma.Suffering.Healing.Happiness. Sitting Meditation and Circular Breathing. Chapter 2: Live in Harmony with Your ConstitutionGold Standard: Consultation with a Tibetan Medicine Practitioner“Constitutional Self-Assessment Tool” and “Lifestyle Guidelines Tool.” Complete the “Constitutional Self-Assessment Tool.” (CSAT)Complete the “Lifestyle Guidelines Tool.” Use the “Constitutional Self-Assessment Tool” and “Lifestyle Guidelines Tool” Together. Meditation on a Lotus FlowerChapter 3: Understand the Source of Your Existence Health Is Balance and Dis-ease Is Imbalance.Earth: Cold, Stability, Structure.Water: Moisture and Cohesion.Fire: Heat.Air: Movement. Space: Allows the Other Elements to Interact.Tonglen Meditation. Chapter 4: Keep Your Three Primary Energies in BalanceNyepa: Defect.Loong: Movement Energy.Tripa:Hot Energy.Baekan:Cold Energy.Balance and Imbalance.Meditation: Alternate Nostril Breathing.Chapter 5: Learn about Your Unique NatureWho really am I? LoongConstitution:Nature of a Vulture, Crow, and Fox. TripaConstitution: Nature of a Tiger and Monkey.Baekan Constitution: Nature of a Lion and Elephant.Dual and Triple Constitutions. Meditation: Om Mani Padme Hum. Chapter 6: Create a Healthy MindWhat Is Mind? Negative Thinking, Suffering, and Disease.Heal Negativity.Develop Spiritual Immunity. Mindfulness Meditation. Chapter 7: Create an Enlightened MindBuddhism: Beyond Religion.The Four Noble Truths.The Eightfold Path of Ethics. Impermanence, Emptiness, Dependent Origination, Interconnectedness. Universal Compassion. Meditation on the Medicine Buddha. Chapter 8: Create a Healthy BodyDiet. Digestion. Behavior. Daily, Seasonal, and Environmental Changes. Rejuvenation. Meditation: Tibetan Prostrations. Chapter 9: Create a Good DeathLife.Death. Bardo: Intermediate State Between Death and Rebirth Rebirth. TonglenMeditation while Dying.Part B: Tibetan Medicine in Integrative Care.Chapter 10: Tibetan Medicine Past and Present History of Tibetan Medicine. Tibetan Medicine Today.Gyueshi: Fundamental Text of Tibetan Medicine. Four Tantra of the Gyueshi. Loving Kindness Meditation.Chapter 11: Tibetan Medicine’s Code of Ethics Unsuitable and Suitable Students. Core Values. Tibetan Medical Education. Exceptional, Ordinary, and Incompetent Practitioners. Rewards for Excellence.Shaking and Dancing Meditation.Chapter 12: Disease Causes.Conditions.Location.Characteristics.Create Health. White Light Meditation. Chapter 13: Diagnosis How to Prepare for Your Consultation. Diagnostic Process. Observation.Touch. Questioning. Classification. Meditation on Anger. Chapter 14: TreatmentTreatment Goal. Diet. Behavior. Tibetan Medicines.Accessory Therapies. Prognosis. Meditation on Sound.Chapter 15: Tibetan Medicine for Health Professionals Overview.Scientific Basis.Application. Effectiveness. Meditation: Loving Kindness Is My Religion. NotesBibliography IndexAbout the Authors

Miriam E. Cameron, PhD, MS, MA, RN is Lead Faculty, Yoga & Tibetan Medicine Focus Area and Graduate Faculty, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing University of Minnesota. Since 1994, she has studied, conducted research, and taught graduate courses about Tibetan medicine, yoga, nursing, and ethics. She has published over 65 journal articles, nine book chapters, three monographs, three Internet modules, and three other books including Karma & Happiness: A Tibetan Odyssey in Ethics, Spirituality, & Healing, with the foreword by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. She lives in Minneapolis.Tenzin Namdul, PhD, TMD, is a Tibetan medical doctor and medical anthropologist. He is a Clinical and Translational Science Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Public Health, and Graduate Faculty, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, University of Minnesota. Tenzin’s research focuses on the intersection of biological and sociocultural factors in the study of aging and end-of-life care. Besides conducting funded research studies, he has published articles, a book, a book chapter, and an internet module about Tibetan medicine. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with Dr. Cameron on teaching, research, publishing, and other work involving Tibetan medicine. He lives in Minneapolis.

Overall, I was recurrently struck by the holistic seamlessness between Tibetan religion, its rich cosmology, and its medicine. . . a compelling and informative read.

• Blessing by His Holiness the 14th Dalai LamaPhoto of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the authors, and their studentsNotes: Converting Tibetan Script to Roman ScriptIntroductionTibetan Medicine: Self-Care and Integrative Care by Miriam E. Cameron The Practice and Relevance of Tibetan Medicine by Tenzin Namdul. Part A: Tibetan Medicine as Self-Care. Chapter 1: How to Be HappyKarma.Suffering.Healing.Happiness. Sitting Meditation and Circular Breathing. Chapter 2: Live in Harmony with Your ConstitutionGold Standard: Consultation with a Tibetan Medicine Practitioner“Constitutional Self-Assessment Tool” and “Lifestyle Guidelines Tool.” Complete the “Constitutional Self-Assessment Tool.” (CSAT)Complete the “Lifestyle Guidelines Tool.” Use the “Constitutional Self-Assessment Tool” and “Lifestyle Guidelines Tool” Together. Meditation on a Lotus FlowerChapter 3: Understand the Source of Your Existence Health Is Balance and Dis-ease Is Imbalance.Earth: Cold, Stability, Structure.Water: Moisture and Cohesion.Fire: Heat.Air: Movement. Space: Allows the Other Elements to Interact.Tonglen Meditation. Chapter 4: Keep Your Three Primary Energies in BalanceNyepa: Defect.Loong: Movement Energy.Tripa:Hot Energy.Baekan:Cold Energy.Balance and Imbalance.Meditation: Alternate Nostril Breathing.Chapter 5: Learn about Your Unique NatureWho really am I? LoongConstitution:Nature of a Vulture, Crow, and Fox. TripaConstitution: Nature of a Tiger and Monkey.Baekan Constitution: Nature of a Lion and Elephant.Dual and Triple Constitutions. Meditation: Om Mani Padme Hum. Chapter 6: Create a Healthy MindWhat Is Mind? Negative Thinking, Suffering, and Disease.Heal Negativity.Develop Spiritual Immunity. Mindfulness Meditation. Chapter 7: Create an Enlightened MindBuddhism: Beyond Religion.The Four Noble Truths.The Eightfold Path of Ethics. Impermanence, Emptiness, Dependent Origination, Interconnectedness. Universal Compassion. Meditation on the Medicine Buddha. Chapter 8: Create a Healthy BodyDiet. Digestion. Behavior. Daily, Seasonal, and Environmental Changes. Rejuvenation. Meditation: Tibetan Prostrations. Chapter 9: Create a Good DeathLife.Death. Bardo: Intermediate State Between Death and Rebirth Rebirth. TonglenMeditation while Dying.Part B: Tibetan Medicine in Integrative Care.Chapter 10: Tibetan Medicine Past and Present History of Tibetan Medicine. Tibetan Medicine Today.Gyueshi: Fundamental Text of Tibetan Medicine. Four Tantra of the Gyueshi. Loving Kindness Meditation.Chapter 11: Tibetan Medicine’s Code of Ethics Unsuitable and Suitable Students. Core Values. Tibetan Medical Education. Exceptional, Ordinary, and Incompetent Practitioners. Rewards for Excellence.Shaking and Dancing Meditation.Chapter 12: Disease Causes.Conditions.Location.Characteristics.Create Health. White Light Meditation. Chapter 13: Diagnosis How to Prepare for Your Consultation. Diagnostic Process. Observation.Touch. Questioning. Classification. Meditation on Anger. Chapter 14: TreatmentTreatment Goal. Diet. Behavior. Tibetan Medicines.Accessory Therapies. Prognosis. Meditation on Sound.Chapter 15: Tibetan Medicine for Health Professionals Overview.Scientific Basis.Application. Effectiveness. Meditation: Loving Kindness Is My Religion. NotesBibliography IndexAbout the Authors