The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand By Dr. Pierce Salguero Buy from Amazon by clicking on the links on this page, or buy from us individually or in bulk here. Pierce's third book is a complete pictorial guide to the spiritual practices of traditional Thailand. Ranging from Theravada Buddhism to ancient animistic beliefs, this book covers the gamut of contemporary Thai practices. Includes sections on the Father Doctor Jivaka, Buddhist meditation, designing an altar, shamans, exorcists, amulets, magic tattoos, the Wat Pho temple, and the Shivagaomarpaj Traditional Medicine Hospital. Each chapter presents resources for additional reading and study. A must for any Thai practitioner or traveler to Thailand. Read an excerpt from this book in TaoMountain's Member Forum. See information on wholesale orders from the publisher. Table of Contents Introduction The Circle of Life The Spiritual Healing of Traditional Thailand A Comparison with Other Cultures 1— Thai Buddhism Making Merit The Wat and Society Visiting a Thai Temple 2— Buddhist Meditation The Eightfold Noble Path Starting a Meditation Practice Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation Metta Meditation The Effects of Meditation Buddhism and Healing 3— The Thai Altar The Thai Buddha Icon Setting Up a Thai Altar Setting up a Meditation Space 4— The Father Doctor Jivaka Jivaka Komarabhacca The Wai Khru Ceremony Performing the Jivaka Wai Khru 5— The Thai Spirit World Phi Khwan The Tham Khwan Ceremony 6— Mystical Symbolism Amulets Yan 7— The Wat Pho Royal Temple The Thai Temple The Royal Temple of Wat Pho 8— Chiang Mai: Center of Traditional Thai Healing The Shivagakomarpaj Traditional Medicine Hospital Appendix— TaoMountain Index From the back cover.. The author's previous two publications with Findhorn Press focused on the first two branches of Thai medicine, herbal remedies and Thai massage. The current title, the final book in the series, showcases the third branch: Thai spiritual practice. Both Buddhism and shamanism continue today to play a role in the healing practices found throughout traditional Thai culture. Drawing upon eight years of academic research and practice of these arts among monks, shamans, and other healers, the author provides an overview to the spiritual practices of Thailand, with particular emphasis on healing rituals and meditations that can be practiced in the modern West. This book is illustrated throughout with attractive photography and helpful diagrams. Interspersed among the images are traditional meditations, prayers for healing, instructions for practice of Thai ceremonies, and biographies of famous Thai healers. The author also includes background information on the history and philosophy of Thai Buddhism, shamanism, and medical traditions in non-technical and readable passages offering resources for further reading and study at the end of each chapter. 10% of the author's proceeds from sales of this book are donated to charities and non-profit organizations working with healthcare in Thailand.