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Item The influence of psycho-physical conditions on physical and mental illnesses; a review from Buddhist perspective(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Chandaratana Thero, D.; Piyananda Thero, W.Illnesses are basically two fold as physical illnesses and mental illnesses. Buddhist discourses give accounts on how physical and psychical conditions influence on one another in arising psycho-physical illness. The objective of the research is to demonstrate Buddhist analysis of psycho physical combination and its influence on the rise of both physical and mental illnesses. The comparative and analytical methods were used as research methodology. Nalakalāpa sutta Buddha clearly mentioned that mind and body are interdependent and in co-existence. Therefore, some mental defilements cause physical illnesses just as physical illnesses influence on mental disorders. According to Visuddhimagga the imbalance of air (va), bile (pith) and phlegm (sem) affect the mental confusion and restlessness. This shows the consequence of biochemical process of the body in the rise of mental disorders. Furthermore, in Visuddhimagga Ven. Buddhaghōsa has emphasized how the inequality of air, bile and phlegm as well as four great elements (maha bhūta) lead to process of different kinds of characters as rāga carita (sensual character), dōsa carita (hatred character) mōha carita (illusion character) etc. and the way how there arise the mental stress and hassle in accordance with each character. In Girimānanda sutta and Bēsajjakkhandaka, different kinds of illnesses and remedy for each illness have been well elaborated. The physical pain or suffering is burden for mental concentration. Vēndana saṁyutta and Bojjhaṅga saṁyutta give details about monks who were mentally suffering as a consequence of their physical illnesses. Also Buddhist discourses reveal about physical illnesses that originated due to the emotional and mental stress. For an example, saṅghādisēskanda of Pārajikāpali mentioned about a monk who physically suffered owing to his emotional and mental stress. On these accounts it is clear that according to the Buddhism man is a psycho-physical combination; therefore both conditions influence each other in the rise illnesses.Item Signs of Buddhism illustrated in sadvåtaya in Ayurveda(Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Weerapperuma, W.D.D.; Weerasooriya, W.M.B.Ayurveda is the discipline that describes the cause, symptoms and medicine for mental, physical and spiritual well-being which is known as healthy life. It evolved in India since 10th century B.C. Buddhism is stirring the life towards the well-being of physical, mental and spiritual status and to attain the nibbāna to overcome the rebirth to prevent from all dukkhas. The origin of Buddhism was in 6th century B.C. in India. Though Ayurveda evolved earlier than Buddhism, contents of Ayurveda were documented in 4th century B.C. When the documents were reviewed, it was observed that the factors described in Ayurveda show similarities with those of Buddhism. With this background, a review was carried out and factors were compared to identify the signs of Buddhism in sadvåtaya. The set of doctrine described in sadvåtaya has to be practiced for a healthy life. So, one who observes these principles simultaneously fulfill both the objectives which maintain positive health and the control of sense faculties. These illustrated factors highlight the signs of trividha puëya kriyä which are helpful to improve çéla, samädhi and prajïä in a person according to Buddhism. Further to this is the comparison of doctrine of sadvåtaya. The factors described in brahmacarya, païca çéla, dasa akusal, satara brahma viharaëa and dhammapadaya demonstrate the interlace of Buddhism with Ayurveda. When exploring sadvåtaya and contents of mahä maìgala, paräbhava, mahä käçyapa bojjanga, girimänanda, vasala, karaëéya metta, mettänisaàsa suttas together with comparable doctrine to improve physical, mental and spiritual well being in human could be identified. The review leads to identify the signs of Buddhism in sadvåtaya which has been described in Ayurveda.