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Asceticism and healing in ancient India: medicine in the Buddhist monastery, 2nd rev. edn.

Zysk, Kenneth G

Edition: Delhi

₹ 495.00

Indian Medical Tradition; Vol.II

Title in ENGLISH : In this book, the author offered the importance of medicine in the history of Buddhism cannot be underestimated. This book lays out the basic tenets of a sophisticated medical doctrine and practice that developed in the Buddhist monastic communities from around the 4th century BCE. The role of Buddhist medicine in the development of the Sanskrit tradition of Ayurveda is the focus of the study. The results indicate that early Buddhist medicine was fundamental to the formation of ayurvedic medical thinking and practice in ancient India.

ISBN 13: 9789390713325

ISBN 10: 9390713323

Edition: Delhi

Year: 2021

Language: ENGLISH

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): Alternative systems of medicine

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