The Knowledge Of Healing
The first full-length film dealing extensively with Tibetan medicine, one of the most highly developed, holistic approaches to health. With its own pharmocopeia of herbs, roots and minerals, this system of healing was originally recorded in Gyushi - The Knowlege Of Healing, a medical manual written in the 12th century. Explained and illustrated through case studies of patients shown progressing under treatment for ailments deemed incurable in the West.
Year: 1996
Genre: Documentaries, General Docos, Spiritual & Philosophical
Country: Switzerland
Director: Franz Reichie
Starring: H H Dalai Lama, Dr Tenzin Choedrak, Dr Chimit-Dorzhi, H H Tenzin Gyatso
Duration: 89 Minutes
Rating: Ex
7.8/10
Location in store: Documentary (Spiritual and Philosophical)
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