The root of this perception lies in basic ignorance, leading to a separation between a subject, an object, and an action. Because of this, attachment, aversion, and indifference evolve, and with them all kinds of disturbing emotions. The emotions grow into habits, and into inner, often subconscious, psychological states, which are mirrored by our body. Therefore, Tibetan medicine is not only committed to healing the human body of illness and disease, i.e. the symptoms. It equally reveals a path in which disturbing emotions and basic ignorance can be overcome.
True healing begins when the patient is directed towards health-producing attitudes and behaviour.
Health then becomes a heightened state of vitality, creativity, peace and joy. The earliest Buddhist scriptures describe suffering as a result of ego-clinging. Correct understanding leads to Nirvana - the cessation of all suffering. In the 2 nd century BC, the Mahayana-vehicle of Buddhism gained in importance. In Mahayana-Buddhism, the Buddhist aspiration is not to attain personal liberation but to strive for the benefit of all beings.