Author: Charles Atkins
Publisher: Jaico
Year: 2005
Language: English
Pages: 182
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8179924378
Description
In 1987, Charles Atkins was struck with Hodgkin’s disease and underwent the ravages of chemo-and radiation therapy. Throughout his illness, he used his Buddhist training and the power of the mantra Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to carry him through the cancer treatments and allay his fear of death and doubts for recovery. During his stays in the hospital, he took every possible opportunity to comfort other cancer patients. His survival inspired him to share with to share with others the healing techniques he has learned.
Atkins introduces us to the Buddhist master Nichiren Daishonin (1222-1282) and the healing teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha as laid out in the Lotus sutra. Atkins explains how Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can be used to undo karma that has damaged our health. His example-along with that of many others struggling with diseases as diverse as fibromyalgia, diabetic ulcers, breast cancer, high blood pressure, and mental illness-provides a beacon of hope for those facing illness. Atkin’s book shows that with hope, faith, and prayer nothing is impossible.
REVIEW
Healing is part of every major spiritual tradition, and no tradition has carried healing to greater heights than Buddhisum. Regardless of your religious or spiritual path, this book will shed light on the role of meditation, imagery, and prayer in the healing process. In today’s increasingly technological medical world, we need this wisdom more than ever.
-Larry Dossey, MD,
Author of Reinventing Medicine and Healing Words
Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
PART I: THE HEALING STRATEGY, 1
CHAPTER 1
Empowerment
CHAPTER 2
Faith, Prayer, and their Modern Proponents
CHAPTER 3
Mantra-Powered Visualization
CHAPTER 4
Experiences of Challenging Illness
PART II: MY BATTLE
CHAPTER 5
Double Tiger
CHAPTER 6
Cellular Warfare
CHAPTER 7
Into the Bardos and Back to Earth
GLOSSARY
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR