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The required Textbooks are NOT included with the course, extensive audios and videos are included in the tuition. The textbooks should be purchased from the textbook suppliers listed here. If you do not have the required textbooks, you can expect to donate $1250 for the C.A.T. Distance Learning Program + $640 for Textbooks. This comes to approximately $728 investment for a 225 hour, 15 trimester unit course -- Quite a value.
Remember, no student is EVER turned away due to lack of funds. So, if you cannot afford $1250 please sign up for the course by making the donation that is within your budget.
Books for Level I Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma $219
Books for Level II Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.) Diploma $297
Books for Level III Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Diploma $205
Books for Level IV Master Ayurvedic Herbalist (M.A.H.) Diploma $231
Total books required for all four levels (4 years of study) $952
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Books for Level I Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma $ 75
Books for Level II Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist (C.A.H.) Diploma $ 150
Books for Level III Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist Specialist (C.A.H.S.) Diploma $ 200
Books for Level IV Master Ayurvedic Herbalist (M.A.H.) Diploma $ 250
Total optional books recommended for all four levels (4 years of study) $675
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The following books are required to be purchased by the student of the Level I 225 hours, 15 units long Clinical Ayurvedic Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma Certification program. They are available for purchase from www.RedWing.com, www.Amazon.com or directly from the Ayurvedic Institute www.Ayurveda.com or from our Ayurveda Healing Arts Institute where indicated.
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| Course Titles: | Course Code | Required Textbook | Book Price |
| Level I: “Clinical Ayurvedic Therapist” (“C.A.T.”) 225 hours / 15 units | |||
| Shad Darshan: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine | HUM108 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Medicine Master Sutra – A Simple Explanation, 1997. BTTSOnline.org | $ 10 |
| History of Medicine and Religion - Medicines of World Cultures: World Models of Herbal Medicine | HIS108 | Adams, Patch, M.D., Gesundheit! – Bringing Good Health to You, the Medical System, and Society through Physician Service, Complementary Therapies, Humor and Joy, Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 1998. www.Amazon.com | $ 10 |
| The Five Elements and Their Attributes | AYR108 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | $ 40 |
| The Doshas and Their Subtypes: Physical Assessment Skills/Constitutional Analysis | AYR220 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Ayurveda - The Science of Self Healing, Twin Lakes, WI: Lotus Press, 1984. www.Amazon.com | $ 9 |
| Agni, The Digestive Fire in Ayurveda | AYR230 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Dhatus (Bodily Tissues) - I: Rasa, Rakta and Mamsa Dhatus | AYR240 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Ayurveda: Science of Life, Sounds True Audio, 6 cassettes | |
| Dhatus (Bodily Tissues) - II: Meda, Asthi, Majja & Shukra/Artava Dhatus | AYR241 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Srotamsi (Bodily Channels and Systems) | AYR250 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Ojas, Tejas and Prana | AYR260 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Ayurvedic Digestion and Nutrition Therapeutics I | NUT108 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Ayurvedic Cooking for Self Healing, 2nd. ed., Albuquerque, NM: Ayurvedic Press, 2002, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | $ 15 |
| Williamson, Elizabeth, Major Herbs of Ayurveda, New York: Churchill Livingstone, 2002. ISBN: 0-443-07203-5. www.Amazon.com. | $ 50 | ||
| Ayurvedic Herbology I - 25 Herbs | HRB108 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, New York, New York: Three Rivers Press (Random House), 1998. www.Amazon.com | $ 11 |
| Dick, Losang, M.A., ed., Ayurvedic Herbology Handbook, Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2003. | $ 45 | ||
| Conclusions of the Basics of Ayurveda | AYR190 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Sanskrit Level I: Devanagari Alphabet, Transliteration, Mantras | SKT108 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., Great Compassion Mantra Verses, 1999. BTTSOnline.org | $ 7 |
| Sanskrit Level II: Ayurvedic Gunas-Dhatus-Agni-Ojas-Tejas-Prana-Srotas | SKT210 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Sanskrit Level III: Ayurvedic-Buddhist-Yogic-Hindu Words and Definitions | SKT220 | Epstein, Ron, compiler, Buddhism A to Z, 2003, BTTSOnline.org | $ 22 |
| Ayurvedic Perspectives on Yoga Therapeutics | YOG108 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.T. Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| English Composition I: Ayurvedic, Shad Darshan Philosophy / History | ENG108 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Buddhism - A Brief Introduction - 1996, BTTSOnline.org | $ - |
| Clinical Ayurveda Therapist (C.A.T.) Diploma | Total Cost of Required Books for C.A.T. Phase of Study | $ 219 | |
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| Level II: “Clinical Ayurvedic Herbalist” (“C.A.H.”) 750 hours / 50 trimester units | |||
| Course Titles | Course Code | ||
| Western Medical Terminology I: Greek, Latin and Sanskrit Roots | WS301 | Dox, Ida G., Melloni, B.J., HarperCollins Illustrated Medical Dictionary, New York: HarperCollins, 2001. | $ 25 |
| Diagnosis: Assessment of Prakruti (Constitution) and Vikruti (Current State) I: Physical Assessment Skills/Constitutional Analysis | AYR320 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Ayurveda: Science of Life, Sounds True Audio, 6 cassettes | $ 49 |
| Diagnosis: Assessment of Metabolism and Digestion (Agni) I - Ayurvedic and Tibetan Perspectives | AYR330 | Kulkarni, P.H., Prof., Ayurveda Nidan, 2nd. ed., Delhi, India: Sri Satguru, 2000. ISBN 81-7030-664-7 | |
| Pathology: Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Doshic Disorders I | AYR325 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Pathology: Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Disorders of the Srotos (Channels and Meridians) I | AYR350 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol I, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | |
| Diagnosis: Nidana-Panchakam I: Time & The Art of Clinical Assessment: Ayurvedic and Tibetan Perspectives | AYR355 | Kulkarni, P.H., Prof., Ayurveda Nidan, 2nd. ed., Delhi, India: Sri Satguru, 2000. ISBN 81-7030-664-7 | |
| Pathology: Nidana-Panchakam II: Disease Classifications, Prognosis, Etiology: Ayurvedic and Tibetan Perspectives | AYR360 | Kulkarni, P.H., Prof., Ayurveda Nidan, 2nd. ed., Delhi, India: Sri Satguru, 2000. ISBN 81-7030-664-7 | |
| Diagnosis: Nidana-Panchakam III: Prodromal/Cardinal Signs/Symptoms, Therapeutic Trials, Disease Process | AYR365 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, www.Amazon.com | |
| Diagnosis: Nidana-Panchakam IV: Samprapti – The Six Stages of Disease Progression: Ayurvedic Perspectives | AYR370 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, www.Amazon.com | |
| Diagnosis: Trividha Pariksha – The Methods of Acquiring Information - Ayurvedic Perspectives | AYR380 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Ayurveda - The Science of Self Healing, Twin Lakes, WI: Lotus Press, 1984. www.Amazon.com | |
| Diagnosis: Ashtavidha Pariksha I -The Eight Methods of Diagnosis | AYR385 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., Secrets of the Pulse – Ancient Art of Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis, Albuquerque, NM: Ayurvedic Press, 1996, www.Ayurveda.com, www.Amazon.com | $ 22 |
| Diagnosis: Rugna Patrakam - Client Assessment I: History Assessment | AYR390 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| Healthy Lifestyle - Daily and Seasonal Routines I - Ayurvedic Perspectives: Lifestyle/Wellness Counseling | SOC301 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, www.Amazon.com | |
| Tanmatric Chikitsa (Senses – the Pathways of Inner Pharmacy) | ACU301 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., The Shurangama Sutra - Great Strength Bodhisattva's Perfect Penetration, 1997. BTTSOnline.org. ISBN: 088139307X | $ 5 |
| Ayurvedic Marma Acupressure Chikitsa (The Tactile Pathways of the Inner Pharmacy) | ACU324 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| Ayurvedic Herbology II - Materia Medica - 75 Herbs | HRB301 | Gogte, V.M., Dr., Ayurvedic Pharmacology & Therapeutic Uses of Medicinal Plants, Mumbai, India: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 2000 | $ 70 |
| Ayurvedic Herbology III - Ayurvedic Pharmacology and Plant Chemistry | HRB310 | Tillotson, Alan Keith, The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook – Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic, New York: Kensington, 2001. Direct from the author: (302) 994-0465 or Amazon.com | $ 20 |
| Ayurvedic Therapeutics I - Kaya Chikitsa - Ayurvedic Remedies - 30 Herbal-Mineral Compounds | HRB320 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, New York, New York: Three Rivers Press (Random House), 1998. www.Amazon.com | |
| Counseling / Psychology I - Ayurvedic - Buddhist - Western: Lifestyle/Wellness Counseling | PSY301 | Frawley, David, Ayurveda and the Mind, Twin Lakes, WI: Lotus Press, 1997. www.Amazon.com | $ 14 |
| Pancha Karma Massage, Cleansing and Rejuvenation I - Introduction | PKM301 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| Food as Medicine I - Ayurvedic Dietary Therapeutics: Focus on Sustainable Healthy Vegetarian and Vegan Diets | NUT301 | ||
| Clinic-Ministerial I (Observations and Case Studies) | CLN301 | Gogte, V.M., Dr., Ayurvedic Pharmacology & Therapeutic Uses of Medicinal Plants, Pune, India, 2001. www.VedamsBooks.com | |
| Clinic-Ministerial II (Observations and Case Studies Pre-Internship) | CLN310 | Lad, Vasant, Dr., The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies, www.Amazon.com | |
| Amitabha (Sukhavati) Sutra Study I - With both Sanskrit and English texts | SUT301 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra, 1974. BTTSOnline.org ISBN: 0917512014 | $ 8 |
| Bhaisajya Guru (Medicine Master Buddha) Sutra Study I | SUT305 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Medicine Master Sutra – A Simple Explanation, 1997. BTTSOnline.org | |
| Shurangama Sutra Study I - Understanding the Universe and the Mind | SUT310 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Shurangama Sutra (Limited Edition Sutra Only) - 2001, BTTSOnline.org | $ 50 |
| Avatamsaka (Flower Adornment) Sutra Study I | SUT320 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Flower Adornment Sutra (Avatamsaka) Verse Preface, BTTSOnline.org | $ 7 |
| Prajna Paramita (Heart) Sutra Study I | SUT330 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Heart Sutra & Verses without a Stand, 1980, BTTSOnline.org | $ 8 |
| Great Compassion Heart Dharani (Mantra) Sutra Study I | SUT335 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., The Vast, Great, Perfect, Full, Unimpeded Great Compassion Heart Dharani of theThousand-handed, Thousand-eyed Bodhisattva Who Regards the Sounds of the World, 1976. BTTSOnline.org | |
| 400 B.C. Charaka's Charak Samhita Brihat Trayi Sutra Study I | SUT365 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| 200 B.C. Nagarjuna's Sushruta Samhita Brihat Trayi Sutra Study I | SUT370 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| 550 A.D. Vagbhata's Astanga Hridayam Brihat Trayi Sutra Study I | SUT375 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| 1300 A.D. Sharngadhara Samhita Laghu Trayi Sutra Study I | SUT385 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| 700 A.D. Madhava Nidanam Laghu Trayi Sutra Study I | SUT388 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| 1500 A.D. Bhavamishra's Bhavaprakasha Laghu Trayi Sutra Study I | SUT390 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| Sanskrit Level IV: Devanagari Alphabet Reading and Writing | SKT301 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| Sanskrit Level V: Sanskrit Mantras | SKT304 | Losang Jinpa, D.Ayur, ed., Buddhist Ayurveda Correspondence Course Electronic Textbook: C.A.H., Berkeley, CA: Medicine Buddha Healing Center: 2004. | |
| Sanskrit Level VI: Ayurvedic-Buddhist-Yogic-Hindu Words and Definitions | SKT305 | Epstein, Ron, compiler, Buddhism A to Z, 2003, BTTSOnline.org | |
| Great Compassion Dharani (Maha Karuna or Da Bei Jiu) Sanskrit Mantra Study I | SKT310 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., Great Compassion Mantra Verses, 1999. BTTSOnline.org | |
| Great Compassion (Maha Karuna or Da Bei Jiu) Sanskrit Mantra Memorization I | SKT311 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., Great Compassion Mantra Verses, 1999. BTTSOnline.org | |
| Bhaisajya Guru (Medicine Master Buddha or Yao Shi Fou) Sanskrit and Tibetan Mantra Study I | SKT320 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Medicine Master Sutra – A Simple Explanation, 1997. BTTSOnline.org | |
| Great Compassion (Avalokiteshvara) Bodhisattva Nama Japa Sanskrit Mantra (Om Mani Padme Hum and others) Study II | SKT330 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Dharma Flower (Lotus) Sutra, Vol. XV (Chapter Twenty-five: The Universal Door of Guanshiyin Bodhisattva), 1998. BTTSOnline.org | $ 10 |
| 42 Hands and Eyes of Guan Yin's True Words Mantra Study I | SKT335 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., The Vast, Great, Perfect, Full, Unimpeded Great Compassion Heart Dharani of theThousand-handed, Thousand-eyed Bodhisattva Who Regards the Sounds of the World, 1976. BTTSOnline.org | |
| 42 Hands and Eyes of Guan Yin's True Words Mantra Memorization I | SKT336 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., Great Compassion Mantra Verses, 1999. BTTSOnline.org | |
| Shurangama Mantra (Ultimately Stable) Siddham Study I | SKT340 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Shurangama Mantra Verses & Commentary, City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, BTTSOnline.org | |
| Shurangama Mantra (Ultimately Stable) Siddham Memorization I | SKT341 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Shurangama Sutra - Volume 6, 1981, BTTSOnline.org - Adobe Acrobat e-Text | |
| Amitabha Nama Japa (Amitofou) Mantra Study I | SKT350 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Buddha Speaks of Amitabha Sutra, 1974. BTTSOnline.org ISBN: 0917512014 | |
| Shad Darshan II: The Six Philosophies of Indian Medicine | HUM301 | Hua, Hsuan, Ven., comm., Shurangama Sutra - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 1977-1981, BTTSOnline.org | |
| History of Medicine and Religion II - Medicines of World Cultures: History of American and Other Native World Herbalism | |||