Statue of elderly bearded monk meditating cross-legged

JivakaSivakaShivago He is almost always also referred to by his full name, which also has spelling variations: Jivaka Komarabhacca (from the Pali Buddhist scriptures)Jivaka KomalaboatJivaka Kumar BhacchaJivaka Amravana In the context of traditional Thai medicine and massage, he is often respectfully referred to in English as the “Father Doctor” The Story of Jivaka’s Birth. InContinue Reading