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Ayurveda – Healing in Nepal
Translated, the word Ayurveda means “the science of life” and has been a part of the culture in Nepal for approximately 5 000 years. Ayurveda is an alternative and natural form of medicine in Nepal, and over the years many schools and health facilities have opened across the country. Visitors are urged to explore this unique form of medicine in Nepal and take the opportunity to experience Ayurveda as part of the country’s culture.
The Legend of the Swayambhu Light
There are many myths and legends that surround the people of Nepal and their cultures as well as many of the physical features of the country as a whole. Nevertheless, there is one particular legend that is of great interest to us, based on the many travels of Bodhisattva Manjusri, a disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni. According to the tale it all begins with the discovery of Swayambhu or when translated, “the self-existent”.
Siddhartha Gautama
Despite Nepal’s colorful collection of ethnic groups, when it comes to religion there are only two that dominate the country. The Hindu religion is the most dominant religion in Nepal. However, one of the most famous people from Nepal are steeped in the Buddhist religion. Some would say that the most well-known Buddhist group is the Sherpa who rose to fame on the dangerous peaks of Mount Everest as they assisted climbers to defeat the world’s most foreboding mountain for years.
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