General Information about Traditional Thai Massage

Thailand Study and Travel Information

• To The Source: Studying in Northern Thailand
  A guide to studying with a variety of schools and teachers of nuad boran in Chiang Mai. By Bob Haddad, RTT
• Thai language profile
  An overview of the Thai language, and the challenges for foreigners who wish to learn how to speak Thai.
• Guidelines for Studying with Pichest Boonthumme
  Contact information and general information about studying with Ajahn Pichest Boonthumme. By Bob Haddad, RTT
• Buddhism in Thailand
  A brief and informative overview of the practice of Buddhism in Thailand, directed to travelers.
• Tourist information for Chiang Mai.
  A short description of the major festivals, travel and weather conditions, and tourist activities in northern Thailand.

Historical Information

• A short biography of Jivaka Komarabhaccha
  Notes about the Father Doctor - his youth, his medical training and personal connections to the Buddha. - palicannon.com
• Jivaka the Physician
  A short compilation of passages about Jivaka, compiled in 1894. By Paul Carus
• Historical Roots of Traditional Thai Massage
  The Historical Roots, Theoretical Foundation and Spirit of Traditional Thai Massage. By Asokananda.
• The Eighth Khandaka
  An ancient account of Jivaka's birth, adolescence, his aspiration to the medical field, and momentous events in his professional practice. - sacredtexts.com