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| According to a 2008 article in Newsweek, Chopra is “a magnet for criticism” primarily from the scientific and medical communities. Some critics say that Chopra creates a false sense of hope in sick individuals which may keep them away from traditional medical care. <ref>Newsweek, New Age Supersage, Ptolemy Tompkins, November 14, 2008</ref><ref>The Times of India, Halyeema Sayed, The Mind-Body, April 15, 2001,</ref> | According to a 2008 article in Newsweek, Chopra is “a magnet for criticism” primarily from the scientific and medical communities. Some critics say that Chopra creates a false sense of hope in sick individuals which may keep them away from traditional medical care. <ref>Newsweek, New Age Supersage, Ptolemy Tompkins, November 14, 2008</ref><ref>The Times of India, Halyeema Sayed, The Mind-Body, April 15, 2001,</ref>The ], a book by Robert Todd Carroll, says that Chopra is the "foremost advocate of Ayurvedic medicine in American".<ref name=SkepDict/>The book also says that according to Chopra perfect health is a matter of choice, physical imbalances can be identified by taking the pulse, allergies are the result of poor digestion and washing one’s eyes with saliva can prevent or reverse cataracts. Furthermore, Chopra's "mind-body claims get even murkier as he tries to connect Ayurveda with quantum physics.”<ref name=SkepDict/> | ||
| Chopra was sued for plagiarism by Robert Sapolsky after the publication of Chopra’s book, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. An out of court settlement resulted in Chopra attributing material that was researched by Sapolsky.<ref>The Times of India, Halyeema Sayed, The Mind-Body, April 15, 2001,</ref>Chopra acknowledges that his thought has been inspired by ] and others.<ref>{{ cite book | title=Krishnamurti: 100 Years | last=Blau | first=Evelyne | page=233 | publisher=Stewart, Tabori, & Chang | year=1995 | month=May | isbn=978-1556704079 }}</ref> <ref name=SkepDict/> | Chopra was sued for plagiarism by Robert Sapolsky after the publication of Chopra’s book, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. An out of court settlement resulted in Chopra attributing material that was researched by Sapolsky.<ref>The Times of India, Halyeema Sayed, The Mind-Body, April 15, 2001,</ref>Chopra acknowledges that his thought has been inspired by ] and others.<ref>{{ cite book | title=Krishnamurti: 100 Years | last=Blau | first=Evelyne | page=233 | publisher=Stewart, Tabori, & Chang | year=1995 | month=May | isbn=978-1556704079 }}</ref> <ref name=SkepDict/> | ||
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| Deepak Chopra | |
|---|---|
 Deepak Chopra in 2006 | |
| Born | (1946-10-22) October 22, 1946 (age 78) New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, Public speaker, Writer, Philosopher |
| Spouse | Rita Chopra |
| Children | Mallika Chopra and Gotham Chopra |
| Parent(s) | Dr. (Col) K. L. Chopra, Pushpa Chopra |
Deepak Chopra (Template:Lang-hi; ) is an author and lecturer on Ayurveda, spirituality and mind-body medicine. Chopra began his career as an endocrinologist and later shifted his focus to alternative medicine. Chopra is a former leader of the Transcendental Meditation movement and in the late 1980s, began publishing self-help books on New Age spirituality and alternative medicine.
Personal life
Chopra was born in New Delhi, India. His father, Krishan Chopra, was a cardiologist who served as the dean of a local hospital and a lieutenant in the British army and his grandfather was an Ayurvedic physician.
Chopra's younger brother, Sanjiv, is a Professor of Medicine and Faculty Dean for Continuing Medical Education at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Medical education
Chopra completed his primary education at St. Columba's School in New Delhi and graduated from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). After immigrating to the US in 1968, Chopra began his clinical internship and residency training at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, New Jersey. He had residency terms at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts and at the University of Virginia Hospital.
He earned his licensed to practice medicine in the state of Massachusetts in 1973 and received a California medical license in 2004. Chopra is board-certified in internal medicine and specialized in endocrinology. He is also a member of the American Medical Association (AMA), a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Career
Chopra taught at the Tufts University and Boston University Schools of Medicine. He became Chief of Staff at the New England Memorial Hospital in Massachusetts and Chief at Boston Regional Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, before establishing a private practice.
After reading about the Transcendental Meditation technique, Chopra and his wife learned the technique in 1981, and two months later they went on to learn the advanced TM-Sidhi program. Sources also describe a 1981 meeting between Chopra and Ayurvedic physician Brihaspati Dev Triguna in Delhi, India in which Triguna advised Chopra to learn the TM technique.
In 1985, Chopra met Maharishi Mahesh Yogi who invited him to study Ayurveda. In that same year, Chopra left his position at the New England Memorial Hospital and became the founding president of the American Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, and was later named medical director of the Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center for Stress Management and Behavioral Medicine..
The Weekly Standard of London published an article which accused Chopra of “plagiarism and soliciting a prostitute” however Chopra sued and the paper withdraw their statements, published an apology and paid Chopra $1 million for his legal fees in 1991.
In its May 22/29, 1991 issue, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article coauthored by Chopra: Letter from New Delhi: Maharishi Ayur-Veda: Modern Insights Into Ancient Medicine. JAMA editors claimed that Chopra and his co-authors had financial interests in "Maharishi Vedic Medicine" products and services. In the August 14, 1991 edition of JAMA, the editors published a financial disclosure correction and followed up in October 2, 1991 with a six-page Medical News and Perspectives exposé. An article discussing this chain of events was authored by Skolnick in the Newsletter of the National Association of Science Writers. A 1992 defamation lawsuit brought against the article's author and the editor of JAMA was dismissed in 1993. Media reports published four years later saying that there had been a monetary settlement of the case were later withdrawn as untrue. By 1992, Chopra was serving on The National Institutes of Health Ad Hoc Panel on Alternative Medicine..
In 1993, Chopra became executive director of the Sharp Institute for Human Potential and Mind–Body Medicine with a $30,000 grant from the Office of Alternative Medicine in the National Institutes to study Ayurvedic medicine. Chopra's institute also maintained affiliation with Sharp Healthcare, in San Diego. That same year Chopra moved with his family to Southern California where he lives his wife and near his two adult children Gotham and Mallika.
Chopra left the TM organization when it “became too stressful” and was a “hindrance to his success”. According to his own account, Chopra was accused by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi of attempting to compete with the Maharishi's position as guru and Chopra left the Transcendental Meditation movement in January 1994.
In 1996, Chopra parted company with the Sharp Institute. That same year, Chopra and David Simon founded the Chopra Center for Well Being, which incorporated Ayurveda in its regimen, and was located in La Jolla, California. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and American Medical Association have granted continuing medical education credits for some programs offered to physicians at the Chopra Center.
In 2006, Chopra launched Virgin Comics LLC with his son, Gotham Chopra and entrepreneur Richard Branson. The company's purpose is to "spread peace and awareness through comics and trading cards that display traditional Kabalistic characters and stories".
Reception
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According to a 2008 article in Newsweek, Chopra is “a magnet for criticism” primarily from the scientific and medical communities. Some critics say that Chopra creates a false sense of hope in sick individuals which may keep them away from traditional medical care. The Skeptics Dictionary, a book by Robert Todd Carroll, says that Chopra is the "foremost advocate of Ayurvedic medicine in American".The book also says that according to Chopra perfect health is a matter of choice, physical imbalances can be identified by taking the pulse, allergies are the result of poor digestion and washing one’s eyes with saliva can prevent or reverse cataracts. Furthermore, Chopra's "mind-body claims get even murkier as he tries to connect Ayurveda with quantum physics.”
Chopra was sued for plagiarism by Robert Sapolsky after the publication of Chopra’s book, Ageless Body, Timeless Mind. An out of court settlement resulted in Chopra attributing material that was researched by Sapolsky.Chopra acknowledges that his thought has been inspired by Jiddu Krishnamurti and others.
Chopra has been criticized for his frequent references to the relationship of quantum mechanics to healing processes, a connection that has drawn skepticism from physicists who say it can be considered as contributing to the general confusion in the popular press regarding quantum measurement, decoherence and the Heisenberg uncertainty principle. In 1998, Chopra was awarded the satirical Ig Nobel Prize in physics for "his unique interpretation of quantum physics as it applies to life, liberty, and the pursuit of economic happiness".
In August 2005, Chopra wrote a series of articles on the creation-evolution controversy and Intelligent design which were criticized by science writer Michael Shermer, founder of The Skeptics Society.
Awards and recognition
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- The June 1999 issue of Time magazine identified Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credited him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine".
- Chopra is the recipient of the Einstein Award through Albert Einstein College of Medicine in collaboration with the American Journal of Psychotherapy.
- Esquire Magazine designated him as one of the "top ten motivational speakers in the country".
- In 1995, Chopra was the recipient of the Toastmasters "International Top Five Outstanding Speakers" award.
- Chopra was awarded the 2006 Ellis Island Medal of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations.
- In the citation for a Medal of the Presidency of the Italian Republic, which is awarded by the Scientific Committee of the Pio Manzù International Research Centre, committee chairman and former Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev referred to Chopra as "one of the most lucid and inspired philosophers of our time".
Publications
Chopra has written more than 45 books. His books have been translated into 35 languages and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. His book, Peace Is the Way won the Quill Awards and The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of your Life received the Nautilus Award. Chopra is represented in the United States by the literary agency, Trident Media Group. His first book, Creating Health, is credited with helping to create initial, international recognition for Chopra.
- 1987 Creating Health ISBN 0-395-75515-8
- 1988 Return of the Rishi ISBN 0-395-57420-X
- 1989 Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine ISBN 0-553-34869-8
- 1991 Unconditional Life: Mastering the Forces That Shape Personal Reality
- 1991 Perfect Health: The Complete Mind/Body Guide ISBN 0-517-58421-2
- 1993 Ageless Body, Timeless Mind : The Quantum Alternative to Growing Old ISBN 0-517-59257-6
- 1993 Creating Affluence: Wealth Consciousness in the Field of All Possibilities
- 1994 The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfilment of Your Dreams
- 1995 The Way of the Wizard: Twenty Spiritual Lessons in Creating the Life You Want ISBN 0-517-70434-X
- 1995 The Return of Merlin: A Novel ISBN 0-449-91074-1
- 1995 The Path to Love: Spiritual Strategies for Healing
- 1997 The Path to Love: Renewing the Power of Spirit in Your Life ISBN 0-517-70622-9
- 1997 The Seven Spiritual Laws for Parents: Guiding Your Children to Success and Fulfillment
- 1999 Everyday Immortality: A Concise Course in Spiritual Transformation ISBN 0-609-60484-8
- 1999 Lords of Light: A Novel ISBN 0-312-96892-2
- 2000 The Angel is Near: A Novel ISBN 0-312-97024-2
- 2000 How to Know God : The Soul's Journey into the Mystery of Mysteries ISBN 0-609-60078-8
- 2001 The Deeper Wound: Recovering the Soul from Fear and Suffering, 100 Days of Healing
- 2001 Grow Younger, Live Longer: 10 Steps to Reverse Aging ISBN 0-609-60079-6
- 2002 Manifesting Good Luck Cards: Growth and Enlightenment
- 2003 Golf for Enlightenment: The Seven Lessons for the Game of Life
- 2003 The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence ISBN 0-609-60042-7
- 2003 Synchrodestiny: Harnessing the Infinite Power of Coincidence to Create Miracles ISBN 1-84413-221-8
- 2003 Manifesting Good Luck: Love and Relationships, 50 Card Deck
- 2004 The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life ISBN 0-517-70624-5
- 2004 Fire in the Heart: A Spiritual Guide for Teens ISBN 0-689-86216-4
- 2005 Peace Is the Way : Bringing War and Violence to an End ISBN 0-307-23607-2
- 2005 The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit
- 2006 Ask The Kabala: Oracle Cards/Kabala Guidebook ISBN 978-1401910396
- 2006 Power Freedom and Grace: Living from the Source of Lasting Happiness ISBN 978-1-878424-81-5
- 2006 Life After Death: The Burden of Proof ISBN 0-307-34578-5
- 2006 Kama Sutra: Including the Seven Spiritual Laws of Love ISBN 978-1-852273-85-9
- 2007 Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment ISBN 978-0-06-087880-1
- 2008 The Third Jesus: The Christ We Cannot Ignore ISBN 978-0-307-33831-0
- 2008 Why Is God Laughing? The Path to Joy and Spiritual Optimism
- 2008 Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment ISBN 978-0061448737
- 2009 Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting The Soul
- 2009 The Ultimate Happiness Prescription: 7 Keys to Joy and Enlightenment
Music CDs
- 1998 A Gift of Love: Love poems inspired by Rumi
- 2001 Soul of Healing Meditations - A Simple Approach to Growing Younger
- 2002 A Gift of Love II: A Musical Valentine to Tagore
- 2004 Chakra Balancing: Body, Mind, and Soul
Videos
- 1995 Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
- 1995 The Way of the Wizard
- 2003 God and Buddha - a dialog
- 2004 Soul of Healing - Body, Mind, and Soul Vol. 1
- 2008 The Love Guru
Other Published Work
- 2008 Introduction to Kim Feinberg's A Mother's Legacy
- Chopra co-authored Ask the Kabala with Mike 'Zappy' Zapolin and Alys Yablon, which is a set of 22 cards, each one representing a story or character from the Old Testament and a life lesson based on that story from a Kabalistic perspective.
See also
References
- ^ "Deepak Chopra", Encyclopedia of World Biography Vol___, pp____ Thomson-Gale (December 1997)ISBN 0-7876-2221-4
- ^ EnlightenNext Magazine web site
- The Boston, Oct 19 2009, Dr. Deepak Chopra,
- ^ Skeptics Dictionary, Robert Todd Carroll, John Wiley and Sons, Inc, copyright 2003, pp 45-48
- ^ "Deepak Chopra" Woopidoo! Biographies
- ^ "Deepak Chopra: Physician, Author, Philosopher".
- "Sanjiv Chopra MD at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center". Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ Massachusetts Board of Registration Physician Profile
- California Physician Profile
- The Boston, "Dr. Deepak Chopra",
- ^ Burton, Rosamund. "Peace Seeker". Nova Magazine. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ Redwood, Daniel D.C. "Quantum Healing". HealthWorld Online. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- Newsweek, New Age Supersage, Ptolemy Tompkins, November 14, 2008
- Sharma HM, Triguna BD, Chopra D (1991). "Maharishi Ayur-Veda: modern insights into ancient medicine". JAMA. 265 (20): 2633–4, 2637. doi:10.1001/jama.265.20.2633. PMID 1817464.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Erratum in: JAMA 1991 Aug 14". JAMA. 266 (6): 798.
- , (1991). "Maharishi Ayur-Veda". JAMA. 266 (13): 1769–74. doi:10.1001/jama.266.13.1769. PMID 1653861.
{{cite journal}}:|author=has numeric name (help); Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) - Skolnick, Andrew (1991). "The Maharhish Caper: Or How to Hoodwink Top Medical Journals". ScienceWriters. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Perry, Tony, "Alternative care edges into medical mainstream", Los Angeles Times (September 19, 1994)
- "Deepak's days in court", New York Times Sec 6 p 12 (August 18, 1996)
- "Correction", Newsweek (November 17, 1997)
- ^ World Wellness
- The Maharishi Years - The Untold Story: Recollections of a Former Disciple, 13 February 2008.
- St.Louis Post-Dispatch, A Luxuray Spa, 2002
- Newsweek, New Age Supersage, Ptolemy Tompkins, November 14, 2008
- The Times of India, Halyeema Sayed, The Mind-Body, April 15, 2001,
- The Times of India, Halyeema Sayed, The Mind-Body, April 15, 2001,
- Blau, Evelyne (1995). Krishnamurti: 100 Years. Stewart, Tabori, & Chang. p. 233. ISBN 978-1556704079.
{{cite book}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - Stenger, Victor J. (2007). "Quantum Quackery". Skeptical Inquirer. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - "Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize". Improbable Research. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ^ Chopra, Deepak (2005-08-23). "Intelligent Design Without the Bible". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- Shermer, Michael. "Skyhooks and Cranes: Deepak Chopra, George W. Bush, and Intelligent Design". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- Chopra, Deepak (2005-08-24). "Rescuing Intelligent Design — But from Whom?". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ Bigg Speak web site
- Inspirational Journal web site
- University of Minnesotta web site
- "Deepak Chopra: Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul" (Press release). University of Minnesota. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
- http://www.tomorrow.org.za/mothers_legacy.html
- "Ask the Kabala, a new book". 2006. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
Further reading
- Nacson, Leon (1998). Deepak Chopra: World of Infinite Possibilities. Random House. ISBN 0091836735.
- Butler-Bowdon, Tom (2003). 50 Self-Help Classics: 50 Inspirational Books to Transform Your Life. London & Boston: Nicholas Brealey. ISBN 978-1-85788-323-7.
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External links
- Official Site
- Interview with Deepak Chopra on "Jesus: A Story of Enlightenment"
- Audiolibros de Deepak Chopra en Español
- Deepak Chopra Interview with Richard Dawkins
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