Ayurvedic Correspondence Course, Ayurvedic Distance Learning and In-Person Classroom-based Ayurvedic Education: Om Namo Medicine Master Buddha! Sangye Menla! - the Patron Buddha of our Indian Medicine - Tibetan Herbal Medicine Herbal Correspondence Course and Ayur-Veda School. In the Tibetan Medicine Tantras (Four Tantras or rGyud bzhi), Shakyamuni Buddha describes Medicine Master Buddha as an Supremely Enlightened Being who has special powers of healing. The special healing blessings of Medicine Buddha may be obtained by reciting his name or mantra. In Tibetan chant "Om Namo Baghawate Bhaghandze Guru Bhadurya Prabah Raja Tathagataya Arhate Samkya Sam Buddhaya Tayatha Om Bheghandze Bheghandze Maha Bheghandze Raja Samudgate Soha". In Sanskrit chanting "Aum Namo Bhagavaté Bhaisajya Guru Vaidurya Prabaha Rajaya Tathagataya Arhaté Samyaksambodhi Tadyata Aum Bhaisajé Bhaisajé Bhaisajya Samudgaté Svaha". For centuries, Buddhists have been reciting this mantra prayer, to bring an ultimate healing of spiritual disease, as well as cures for everyday problems of the body and mind. This graphic is either reprinted with permission or is made available under the "fair use" provision (17 USC §107) of the U.S. Copyright Act for research and non-profit educational and religious purposes only. Picture source: www.tibetmedicine.org -- The Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute has no relationship whatsoever with the California College of Ayurveda - www.ayurvedacollege.com. Do not confuse our Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Program or Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Program with Marc Halpern's CCA Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (C.A.S.) Program.Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute
of the Medicine Buddha Healing Center

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from the Buddhist - Yogic - Vedic Tradition

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            Sri - means Revered or Auspicious or Beautiful - May these qualities manifest in your life. Om Syi Dan Dwo Bwo Da La. Man Dwo La Ba Two Ye Swo Po He.

 

"Om Namo Aryavalokiteshvaraya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya Maha Karunikaya Om Sarva Abhaya!"

Four Ayurvedic Certificate Programs to Serve You in Practicing the Bodhisattva Path of Healing

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The Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute of the Medicine Buddha Healing Center offers the following four comprehensive Ayurvedic Diploma Certificate Programs:

Mastery Level Diploma Certificate Program Program Hours Trimester Unit Credits Tuition Donation
Level I Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma  225 hours 15 units $3350
Level II Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.) Diploma 750 hours 50 trimester units $8990
Level III Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Diploma 1,200 hours 80 trimester units $12962
Level IV Master Ayurvedic Herbalist (M.A.H.) Diploma 4100 hours 120 trimester units $16482

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What is the Definition Clinical Ayurveda Therapist?

What does the word Clinical mean and imply?

What are the Conduct and Practice Requirements of the Students, Teachers and Graduates of the Ayurveda Diploma Programs?

 

Total Tuition Cost for Master Ayurvedic Herbalist (M.A.H.) Diploma

Total Tuition Cost for Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Diploma

Total Tuition Cost for Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.) Diploma

Total Tuition Cost for Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma

Approximate Costs for Required Books

Costs for Optional yet Recommended Books

Full Course Details for All Four Ayurvedic Certificate Programs (click here to download detailed Excel spreadsheet)

2006-2007 Class Schedule in Excel format (click here for full schedule)

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The Most Comprehensive Professional Ayurvedic Education in the U.S.A.

Inexpensive Community College Level Pricing

We have endeavored to offer the Most Comprehensive Ayurvedic education in the United States and have hence based the pricing for our Distance Learning (Correspondence Course) programs on the low-cost "Community College" model. State-supported Community Colleges in the United States, such as San Francisco’s City College or Oakland’s Laney College typically charge $26 to $75 per trimester unit for distance learning. In this spirit we are offering our distance learning programs at the affordable suggested donation rate of $60 per trimester unit (66 cents per hour).

To make the suggested donation for our Ayurvedic Medicine Distance Learning Program we accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or Check. Click to make a donation for your Ayurvedic Correspondence Course or Consultations via PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!

 

 

Remember, no student is EVER turned away due to lack of funds.  So, if you cannot afford $3350 up-front, then please sign up for the course by making the donation that is within your budget.  Or alternatively, sign up for classes "à la carte" -- meaning you "pay-as-you-go".  In order to keep the donations (artha and dana) flowing to support our non-profit Ayurvedic work, we encourage students to sign up for an entire program all at once.

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Level IV: Total Tuition Cost for Master Ayurvedic Herbalist (M.A.H.) Diploma – 4100 hours, 108 trimester units
 

Make an Offering for your Ayurvedic Courses

 

Distance Learning (Correspondence Course)                 $150  Total Tuition Donation
plus non-refundable $54 Application Fee, plus non-refundable $54 Registration Fee, plus $50 for 25 Herbal Sample Packets, plus $45 for Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook, plus $60 for Ayurveda Course Printed Handouts for M.A.H. = $16482 suggested donation

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Distance Learning:  $        480 Tuition Donation for M.A.H. Phase of Study only  $     3,758 in-Person
Learning
               
Distance Learning:  $     1,080 Total Tuition Donation for Level IV  $     9,142 in-Person
Learning
    “Master Ayurvedic Herbalist” (“M.A.H.”) 4100 hours / 120 trimester units
 $        108  Application and Registration Fee    $           108  
 $          50  Herbal Sample Packets (25 herbs)    $             50  
 $          45  Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook  $         45  
 $          60 Ayurveda Course Printed Handouts for C.A.H.S.  $             60  
 $   16482 Grand Total Donation Requested for C.A.H.S.  $     9,405  
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 $        907  Required Books (Not sold by the Institute)  $           907  
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   $   2,250   Total Tuition Donation and Books Cost  $    10,312  

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Level III: Total Tuition Cost for Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Diploma – 1,200 hours, 75 trimester units
 

Make an Offering for your Ayurvedic Courses

 

Distance Learning (Correspondence Course)                 $600  Total Tuition Donation
plus non-refundable $54 Application Fee, plus non-refundable $54 Registration Fee, plus $50 for 25 Herbal Sample Packets, plus $45 for Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook, plus $55 for Ayurveda Course Printed Handouts for C.A.H.S. = $12962 suggested donation

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Distance Learning:  $        300 Tuition Donation for C.A.H.S. Phase of Study only  $     2,500 in-Person
Learning
               
Distance Learning:  $     600 Total Tuition Donation for Level III  $     5,384 in-Person
Learning
    “Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist” (“C.A.H.S.”) 1,200 hours / 80 trimester units
 $        108  Application and Registration Fee    $           108  
 $          50  Herbal Sample Packets (25 herbs)    $             50  
 $          45  Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook  $         45  
 $          55 Ayurveda Course Printed Handouts for C.A.H.S.  $             55  
 $     12962 Grand Total Donation Requested for C.A.H.S.  $    5,642  
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 $        675  Required Books (Not sold by the Institute)  $           675  
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   $     1,533   Total Tuition Donation and Books Cost  $     6,317  

 

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Level II: Total Tuition Cost for Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.) Diploma – 750 hours, 50 trimester units
 

Make an Offering for your Ayurvedic Courses

 

Distance Learning (Correspondence Course)                 $300  Total Tuition Donation
plus non-refundable $54 Application Fee, plus non-refundable $54 Registration Fee, plus $50 for 25 Herbal Sample Packets, plus $45 for Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook, plus $35 for Ayurveda Course Printed Handouts for C.A.H. = $8990 suggested donation

 

Distance Learning:  $        150 Tuition Donation for C.A.H. Phase of Study only  $     1,264 in-Person
Learning
               
Distance Learning:  $     300 Total Tuition Donation for Level II  $     2,884 in-Person
Learning
    “Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist” (“C.A.H.”) 750 hours / 50 trimester units
 $        108  Application and Registration Fee    $           108  
 $          50  Herbal Sample Packets (25 herbs)    $             50  
 $          45  Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook  $         45  
 $          35 Ayurveda Course Printed Handouts for C.A.H.  $             35  
 $     8990 Grand Total Donation Requested for C.A.H.  $    3,122  
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 $        470  Required Books (Not sold by the Institute)  $           470  
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   $    1,008 Total Tuition Donation and Books Cost  $     3,592  

 

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Level I: Total Tuition Cost for Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma – 225 hours, 15 trimester units
 

Make an Offering for your Ayurvedic Courses

 

Distance Learning (Correspondence Course)                 $150  Total Tuition Donation
plus non-refundable $54 Application Fee, plus non-refundable $54 Registration Fee, plus $50 for 25 Herbal Sample Packets, plus $45 for Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook,  = $3350 suggested donation

 

Distance Learning:  $     150 Total Tuition Donation for Level I  $     4100 in-Person
Learning
    “Clinical Ayurveda Therapist” (“C.A.T.”) 225 hours / 15 units
 $        108  Application and Registration Fee    $           108  
 $          50  Herbal Sample Packets (25 herbs)    $             50  
 $          45  Michael Dick's Ayurvedic Herbal Handbook  $         45  
 $      3350 Grand Total Donation Requested for C.A.T.  $     1,823  
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 $        174  Required Books (Not sold by the Institute)  $           174  
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   $      527 Total Tuition Donation and Books Cost  $     1,997  

 

 

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See the Bodhisattva Way - click here to listen to a lecture on "Path of the Bodhisattva".

See the Buddhist - Yogic Precepts - click here to listen to a lecture on "Ten Good Deeds of the Bodhisattva".

See the Code of Ethics for the School - click here to listen to a lecture on "Karma".

See the Code of Ethics for Ayurvedic Practitioners - click here to listen to a lecture on the concept of "Outflows".

See the Buddhist Ayurvedic Five Precepts Sacrament - click here to listen to a lecture on "Path of Following Precepts".

See the Seven Guidelines for Recognizing True Teachers - click here to listen to a lecture on "What is a Bodhisattva?"

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The Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute of the Medicine Buddha Healing Center offers the following four comprehensive Ayurvedic Diploma Certificate Programs:

Mastery Level Diploma Certificate Program Program Hours Trimester Unit Credits Tuition Donation
Level I Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.)
Distance Learning Diploma

Includes 10 CD-ROMs and
Michael Dick's 5th Edition of the
Ayurvedic Herbology Handbook		  225 audio/video class hours 15 units
$3350 Donation for Distance Learning
 
Level I Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.)
In-Person Classroom-based Diploma

Includes unlimited weekly clinical apprenticeship with Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, M.S. Buddhist Ayurveda and all weekly classes and monthly seminars in Berkeley, California. 
Also includes 10 CD-ROMs for use as homework study and
printed version of Michael Dick's 5th Edition of the
Ayurvedic Herbology Handbook 		 225
in-person classroom hours		 15 units
$4100 Donation for Berkeley Classes
 
Level II Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.)
Distance Learning Diploma		 750
audio/video class hours		 50 units
$8990 Donation for
Distance Learning
 
Level II Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.)
In-Person Classroom-based Diploma		 750
in-person classroom hours		 50 units
$11108
Donation for
Berkeley Classes
 
Level III Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Diploma
and
 Associate of Applied Ayurvedic Science Degree (A.A.A.S.)		 1,200
audio/video class hours		 80 units
$12962
Donation for
Distance Learning
 
Level IV Master Ayurvedic Herbalist (M.A.H.) Diploma
and
Bachelor of Buddhist Ayurveda: B.S. Buddhist Ayurveda Degree.
"Buddhist Healing Ayurveda"		 4100
audio/video class hours		 120 units
$16482
 Donation for
Distance Learning
 

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Full Course Details for All Four Ayurvedic Certificate Programs (click here to download detailed Excel spreadsheet)

2006-2007 Class Schedule in Excel format (click here for full schedule)

Free Downloadable Sample Audio Lectures from the Actual Course Material - Over 20 hours of free sample material.

Required Books and Audio or Video Tapes for Clinical Ayurveda Therapist Program