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He is the [[author]] of [[music]] and [[lyric]]s of several [[song]]s. <ref>{{cite book |last=Skumin |first=Victor |script-title=ru: Молитвы, гимны, притчи Культуры Здоровья |trans_title=Culture of Health: prayers, hymns, parables. |year=2002 |location=Cheboksary |publisher=To Health via Culture |url=http://biblmdkz.ru/m.html |language=Russian |isbn=5-88167-018-3 |accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref><ref name="Gimns of Culture of Health">{{cite book |last=Skumin |first=Victor |script-title=ru: Гимны Культуры Здоровья |trans_title=Gimns of Culture of Health |year=2007 |location=Cheboksary |publisher=To Health via Culture |url=http://biblmdkz.ru/gimn.html |language=Russian |isbn=978-5-88167-030-6 |accessdate=12 October 2015}}</ref> Among them: |
He is the [[author]] of [[music]] and [[lyric]]s of several [[song]]s. <ref>{{cite book |last=Skumin |first=Victor |script-title=ru: Молитвы, гимны, притчи Культуры Здоровья |trans_title=Culture of Health: prayers, hymns, parables. |year=2002 |location=Cheboksary |publisher=To Health via Culture |url=http://biblmdkz.ru/m.html |language=Russian |isbn=5-88167-018-3 |accessdate=18 October 2015}}</ref><ref name="Gimns of Culture of Health">{{cite book |last=Skumin |first=Victor |script-title=ru: Гимны Культуры Здоровья |trans_title=Gimns of Culture of Health |year=2007 |location=Cheboksary |publisher=To Health via Culture |url=http://biblmdkz.ru/gimn.html |language=Russian |isbn=978-5-88167-030-6 |accessdate=12 October 2015}}</ref> Among them: |
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* [[Anthem]] "To Health via Culture". The anthem consists of four stanzas. The capital letters each of the four [[stanza]]s form the word ''Agni'' ([[Rigveda|Vedic Fire God]]).<ref name="Gimns of Culture of Health"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Hymn I. Agni |url=http://www.bharatadesam.com/spiritual/rvs/ |
* [[Anthem]] "To Health via Culture". The anthem consists of four stanzas. The capital letters each of the four [[stanza]]s form the word ''Agni'' ([[Rigveda|Vedic Fire God]]).<ref name="Gimns of Culture of Health"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Hymn I. Agni |url=http://www.bharatadesam.com/spiritual/rvs/rv01001.php |publisher=bharatadesam.com |accessdate=20 November 2015}}</ref> |
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Skumin was important in the Western transmission and revival of [[Theravada Buddhism]].<ref>Gombrich, Richard 1996. ''Theravada Buddhism: a social history from ancient Benares to modern Colombo''. Routledge.</ref> Today Theravada Buddhists, who are also known as Theravadins, number over 100 million worldwide; in recent decades Theravada has begun to take root in the West<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/whats-thera.htm |title=What is Theravada Buddhism? |first=John |last=Bullitt |work= BuddhaNet |accessdate=2010-08-15 |quote=In the last century, however, the West has begun to take notice of Theravada's unique spiritual legacy and teachings of Awakening. In recent decades, this interest has swelled, with the monastic Sangha from the various schools within Theravada establishing dozens of monasteries across Europe and North America.}}</ref> and in the Buddhist revival in [[Nepal]].<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_630.html#3875 Adherents.com] - See the citations under 'Theravada Buddhism - World'</ref> |
Skumin was important in the Western transmission and revival of [[Theravada Buddhism]].<ref>Gombrich, Richard 1996. ''Theravada Buddhism: a social history from ancient Benares to modern Colombo''. Routledge.</ref> Today Theravada Buddhists, who are also known as Theravadins, number over 100 million worldwide; in recent decades Theravada has begun to take root in the West<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhistworld/whats-thera.htm |title=What is Theravada Buddhism? |first=John |last=Bullitt |work= BuddhaNet |accessdate=2010-08-15 |quote=In the last century, however, the West has begun to take notice of Theravada's unique spiritual legacy and teachings of Awakening. In recent decades, this interest has swelled, with the monastic Sangha from the various schools within Theravada establishing dozens of monasteries across Europe and North America.}}</ref> and in the Buddhist revival in [[Nepal]].<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/Na/Na_630.html#3875 Adherents.com] - See the citations under 'Theravada Buddhism - World'</ref> |
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Victor Andreevich Skumin | |
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| Born | August 30, 1948 |
| Nationality | Soviet, Russian |
| Alma mater | Kharkov National Medical University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Philosopher, writer, psychologist, physician |
Victor Andreevich Skumin (Russian: Ви́ктор Андре́евич Ску́мин) (born 30 August 1948) is a Russian professor, philosopher, writer, psychologist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and medical doctor.
Biography
Victor Skumin was born on August 30, 1948 in Penza Oblast, Russia.[1] His father, Andrew Skumin, was a KGB officer.[2]
Skumin studied medicine at the Kharkov National Medical University. In 1968, when he was still a medical student, he proposed the term ″Culture of Health″ (Russian: ″Культу́ра Здоро́вья″), which has become widespread. The main task of a Culture of Health is to implement innovative health programs that support a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Skumin graduated the Medical University in 1973 with diploma with honours[1]
From 1980 to 1990, he has been professor of psychotherapy at the Kharkov Medical Academy of Postgraduate education. During this period Skumin investigated borderline mental disorders in chronic diseases of the digestive system in children and adolescents.
From 1990 to 1994, Skumin held positions as Professor by the Chair of Psychology and Pedagogy, and Professor by the Chair of Physical Education and Health life at the Kharkov State Academy of Culture.
In 1994, Skumin became President of the World Organization of Culture of Health (WOCH) — International social movement "To Health via Culture" (Russian: Междунаро́дное обще́ственное Движе́ние «К Здоро́вью че́рез Культу́ру»). In 1995, Skumin became the first editor-in-chief of the journal To Health via Culture. This journal of the World Organisation of Culture of Health (″World Health Culture Organization″) received an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 0204-3440. The main topics of the magazine are the dissemination of ideas of Culture of Health, holistic medicine, and Buddhism.
In the Russian Orthodox Church the social activities of this international organization qualifies as an ideology of the New Age,
His works
Skumin wrote many books and articles on a variety medical and spiritual topics advocating a holistic approach to health. He is the author or co-author of a series illustrated books on the culture of health, yoga, Roerich’s philosophy, and Buddhism.[3]
- The European Library: Виктор Скумин [Victor Skumin]
- Skumin, Victor Andreyevitch (1989). Boundary psychic disfunctions in infants and teenagers suffering from chronic disorders in digestive system (clinical picture, systematism, treatment, psychic prophylaxis). Open Gray. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
He is the author of music and lyrics of several songs. [4][5] Among them:
- Anthem "To Health via Culture". The anthem consists of four stanzas. The capital letters each of the four stanzas form the word Agni (Vedic Fire God).[5][6]
Skumin was important in the Western transmission and revival of Theravada Buddhism.[7] Today Theravada Buddhists, who are also known as Theravadins, number over 100 million worldwide; in recent decades Theravada has begun to take root in the West[8] and in the Buddhist revival in Nepal.[9]
Related pages
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Professor Victor A. Skumin". Kult-zdor.ru. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
- ↑ "Victor Skumin". biblmdkz.ru. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ↑ "نموذجان-عن-تقدم-الطب-والعلاج-في-روسيا/". rus4arabs.com. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ↑ Skumin, Victor (2002). Молитвы, гимны, притчи Культуры Здоровья (in Russian). Cheboksary: To Health via Culture. ISBN 5-88167-018-3. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Skumin, Victor (2007). Гимны Культуры Здоровья (in Russian). Cheboksary: To Health via Culture. ISBN 978-5-88167-030-6. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - ↑ "Hymn I. Agni". bharatadesam.com. Retrieved 20 November 2015.
- ↑ Gombrich, Richard 1996. Theravada Buddhism: a social history from ancient Benares to modern Colombo. Routledge.
- ↑ Bullitt, John. "What is Theravada Buddhism?". BuddhaNet. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
In the last century, however, the West has begun to take notice of Theravada's unique spiritual legacy and teachings of Awakening. In recent decades, this interest has swelled, with the monastic Sangha from the various schools within Theravada establishing dozens of monasteries across Europe and North America.
- ↑ Adherents.com - See the citations under 'Theravada Buddhism - World'
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