A colorful and captivating story of adventure, exploration, and self discovery, In Search of the Medicine Buddha transports readers into the life and work of David Crow and his teachers of medicine. It is a journey into the wonders of Himalayan herbology and spirituality, written in lyrical prose that interweaves valuable medical teachings with insights into the Buddhist and Hindu cultures of Nepal. Appealing to those interested in exotic places and genuine mystical encounters, this account of one man's search for authentic lineages of Himalayan medicine evokes the beauty and wonder of a faraway land, and reveals a hidden world of powerful and increasingly important healing knowledge.

""David Crow's vision of enlisting the healing plants in the effort to heal the the environment is an excellent insight, really illuminating, and beautiful as well. He writes beautifully and he has a solid knowledge of the plant kingdom and its role in salvaging our health from its currently predicament. David makes the ancient teachings of Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and Tibetan medicine relevant to our times, without compromising his respect and reverence for the traditions. I absolutely loved it. So did everyone else I gave a copy to.""
Robert Thurman

""This beautiful book shows us how the wisdom of the ancient Himalayan cultures can benefit humanity today.""
Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Author of ""How to Know God""

""David Crow provides great insights into the healing practices of Tibetan medicine and Buddhism. This book is a wonderful integration of spirituality and medicine.""
Dr. Vasant Lad
Author of ""Ayuveda: The Science of Self-Healing""

""A fantastic read! This is a contemporary account of one man's journey into the past to learn the ancient secrets of healing. David Crow's book delves deep into the roots of ancient herbal medicine.""
Michael Teirra, L.Ac.
Author of ""Planetary Herbology""

""As Indian and Tibetan medicine become popular in the West they, like yoga and meditation, are too often stripped of their rich cultural context. David Crow was fortunate to have met outstanding physicians in his travels, and made the most of his fortune by dedicatedly absorbing what they offered him. His fascinating account of apprenticeship and discovery opens a wide window for the reader into the laboratory of true healing art.""
Dr. Robert Svoboda
Author of ""Ayurveda: Life, Health, and Longevity""