[Ekrbcbvh]

In short, yes I do think in in many cases the appropriate type of meditation practice can cure some diseases.

First, it helps to look at the traditional/eastern medical texts and practices which have been around unchanged for a very long time. These take a good look at not only diesease, but maybe more importantly the cause of them. The article touches upon this, and that is the "blockages" of the channels (meridians; nadi's) that are directly linked to our emotions, the way we think and so-forth. Not just the thoughts themselves, but the "energy" (for lack of a better word right now) accociated with these thoughts has a tremendous effect on the subtle body, which then manifests in the gross body as a result. This, in the traditional theory is a main cause of disease (some look at ripening karma also, but this is not the discussion to go into the thoughts of that topic I suppose...), and with an appropriate method, if the disease in an early stage, can be averted through clearing these blockages. This is also, of course, part-and-parcel with lifestyle and dietary changes. Not only do some practices prove to be very effective in this aspect, at the same time practicing a sufficient amount of meditation combined with dharma practice will help to change the way we think and lessen the accumulation of more blockages.

I can firmly say, from my own experience in seeing others and hearing their stories, that it is absolutely possible to cure diseases, illnesses, including very early stage cancer. But, this takes the proper method, and a very strong and diligent approach by the practitioner. But I have also been told that in a later stage it is not usually possible. Like anything else, much depends on cause and condition....

(but don't tell this to the big-pharma companies...)

Mani