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Many Eastern Philosophies are becoming very popular in the west, because they teach Inner peace, enlightenment, and increasing our awareness of others, thereby eliminating our own selfishness, worries and desires. They embrace the concept of Karma, which is that everything has a Karmic value to us negative or positive, which will ultimately be given back to you. Usually these philosophies require a complete change in lifestyle before healing can occur, but for some this is desperately needed.
| Ayurveda | An ancient Hindu system of healing
based on natural and homeopathic remedies and mental techniques to alter
body responses to disease. Often involves the chanting of primordial
sounds to concentrate the mind and remove pain. It involves the knowledge
of your entire lifestyle in order to decide on treatment, and Diagnosis is
based on the "Tridosha Theory" the balancing of the three Dosha,
Vata - Wind (responsible for the body's actions and sensations, Regulates thought processes, mental balance and comprehension) Pitta-Sun (digestion, metabolism and biochemical, digestion of ideas and perceptions, stimulation of the intellect, curiosity and enthusiasm) Kapha - Moon (Balance of fluids in the body, cell growth and structure, stimulates the capacity for positive emotions, love peace, patience and courage) |
| Buddhism | An Ancient philosophy which still flourishes in Asia. It embodies the Wholeness" ideal of many of the new healing practices. Followers are seeking a new understanding of life through peace of mind. Life is unfair and suffering occurs but followers hope to attain a state of "No Dukkha" when they do not desire anything and so do not feel dissatisfied if it does not occur. To achieve this peace of mind followers take the "Noble Eightfold Path" |
| Sufism | Islamic mystical movement which
originally broke away from some of the orthodox Islamic teachings in
600BC, but is now fully accepted in Islam.
They concentrate on the inner awakening, achieved through love, unconditionally for everyone. Its teachings involve a commitment to Islam and the Koran which are deeply embedded in the teachings. |
| Zen | Is a branch of Buddhism originating in
Japan. Its aim is to gaining direct insight into yourself, your
motivations, feelings and desires. The quest is to abandon selfish desire
and accept life as it comes. Much of the teaching involves anecdotes which
are not right or wrong but designed to make you think.
Zen is taught as a from of apprenticeship so you will need to find a suitable teacher. |
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