Cultural Horizons of India
author: Musashi Tachikawa
edition: 1990, International Academy of Indian Culture and Aditya Prakashan
pages: 2743
Topic: History
Ayurveda in Asia
This chapter describes Ayurveda in Asia located on page 271 of volume Volume 3 in the book Cultural Horizons of India compiled by Musashi Tachikawa. This book comprises 50 years of research material of Lokesh Chandra and represents a thorough study of the ancient culture of India, dealing with Tantra, Buddhism, Art, Archaeology, Language and Literature in 7 volumes.
Volume 3 begins with a new perspective on the evolution of tantras, based on Pali, Sanskrit, Chinese, Tibetan, Indonesian, and Simhalese sources. It further shows that the deification of kings and colossi of the Avatamsaka in Afghanistan, China and Japan are a crucial stage in tantra development.
This book covers the research articles and general surveys of Professor Lokesh Chandra. For example, this chapter describes Ayurveda in Asia. Everything together represents a huge collection of writings related to languages such as Sanskrit, Iranian, Sino-Japanese, Tibetan, Thai, Greek, Latin, Celtic, and Slavic..
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To examine The Buddhism and its art in South Vietnam and South East Asia not only to make clear up the historic Buddhist art of South Vietnam and South East Asia, but also clear up our understanding of the role assumed by South Vietnam in the context with South and South East Asia. Although Vietnam and South East Asia was influenced by Indian and Chinese cultural but in reality the art and architecture of this region developed to a radiant grade....
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India [by Remadevi. O.]
In Ayurveda, there is even a branch namely Rasayanacikitsa, which is devoted to the rejuvenating therapy. This branch recommends some Rasayanas and medicated ghees for preventing aging and to obtain healthy skin in every stage of life. Some of such Rasayanas are -Amalakarasayana, Cyavanaprasha, Triphala, Guduci, Pancaravinda, Gokshurakarasayana, Pathyasahasradi and Catushkuvalaya. Caraka suggests some Varnyakashayas which are beneficial in improving complexion and to provide glowing skin....
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[Cultural Horizons of India: index]
[About the Author (Lokesh Chandra)]
[Volume 1 (summary)]
[Volume 1 (preface)]
[Volume 2 (summary)]
[Volume 3 (summary)]
[Volume 4 (summary)]
[Volume 5 (summary)]
[Volume 6 (summary)]
[Volume 7 (summary)]