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| Sha has an ] and a degree in ]. He is also a grandmaster of Tai Chi, was the lead acupuncturist for the World Health Organization, has been named Qigong Master of the Year and in 2006 was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Award for his humanitarian efforts.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sarah Berry |url=http://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/download-the-divine-soul-healing-miracles-20140723-ztxy6.html |title=Download the divine: Soul healing miracles? |website=Watoday.com.au |date=17 July 2014 |accessdate=11 August 2014}}</ref> He teaches his patients that chanting mantras in Mandarin Chinese can heal their ailments.<ref name=ts>{{cite news|last=Mawhinney|first=Janice|title=Mind's power helps heal body|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/421022241.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+26%2C+2003&author=Janice+Mawhinney&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Mind's+power+helps+heal+body+%3B+M.D.+developed+system+involving+Eastern+practices+Mantras%2C+postures%2C+visualization+and+affirmation+used&pqatl=google|accessdate=25 July 2011|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=26 January 2003}}</ref> He has also claimed to be able to replace organs using a technique he describes as a "soul software download",<ref name="wired">{{Cite news |last= Katayama |first= Lisa |url= https://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2007/04/drsha_0405 |title= Dr. Sha, a healer with a modern spin: He downloads new organs |website= ] |accessdate= 22 March 2009 |date= 5 April 2007 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080514174540/http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2007/04/drsha_0405 |archivedate= 14 May 2008}}</ref> and practices what he refers to as "soul healings".<ref name=spt>{{cite news|last=Ann Moore|first=Waveney|title=New Age physician|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/378741901.html?dids=378741901:378741901&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+02%2C+2003&author=WAVENEY+ANN+MOORE&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&desc=New+Age+physician%3A+Heal+thyself+Series%3A+RELIGION&pqatl=google|accessdate=25 July 2011|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=2 August 2003}}</ref> | Sha has an ] and a degree in ]. He is also a grandmaster of Tai Chi, was the lead acupuncturist for the World Health Organization, has been named Qigong Master of the Year and in 2006 was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Award for his humanitarian efforts.<ref>{{cite news|author=Sarah Berry |url=http://www.watoday.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/download-the-divine-soul-healing-miracles-20140723-ztxy6.html |title=Download the divine: Soul healing miracles? |website=Watoday.com.au |date=17 July 2014 |accessdate=11 August 2014}}</ref> He teaches his patients that chanting mantras in Mandarin Chinese can heal their ailments.<ref name=ts>{{cite news|last=Mawhinney|first=Janice|title=Mind's power helps heal body|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/421022241.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+26%2C+2003&author=Janice+Mawhinney&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Mind's+power+helps+heal+body+%3B+M.D.+developed+system+involving+Eastern+practices+Mantras%2C+postures%2C+visualization+and+affirmation+used&pqatl=google|accessdate=25 July 2011|newspaper=Toronto Star|date=26 January 2003}}</ref> He has also claimed to be able to replace organs using a technique he describes as a "soul software download",<ref name="wired">{{Cite news |last= Katayama |first= Lisa |url= https://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2007/04/drsha_0405 |title= Dr. Sha, a healer with a modern spin: He downloads new organs |website= ] |accessdate= 22 March 2009 |date= 5 April 2007 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080514174540/http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/news/2007/04/drsha_0405 |archivedate= 14 May 2008}}</ref> and practices what he refers to as "soul healings".<ref name=spt>{{cite news|last=Ann Moore|first=Waveney|title=New Age physician|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/378741901.html?dids=378741901:378741901&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+02%2C+2003&author=WAVENEY+ANN+MOORE&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&desc=New+Age+physician%3A+Heal+thyself+Series%3A+RELIGION&pqatl=google|accessdate=25 July 2011|newspaper=St. Petersburg Times|date=2 August 2003}}</ref> | ||
| Sha's practices have been controversial and their effectiveness has been called into question. An ophthalmologist who examined patients treated by Sha reported that none of their conditions were helped by his methods. He claims to treat cancer with "downloads". <ref name="wired"/> | |||
| ==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
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Zhi Gang Sha (Chinese: 沙志鋼; born 1956) is a spiritual leader.
Life and ideas
Sha is a strong promoter of forms of spirituality. He has published 20 books, including ten New York Times bestselling books, including Soul Healing Miracles: Ancient and New Sacred Wisdom, Knowledge, and Practical Techniques for Healing the Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, and Physical Bodies, which has sold more than 300,000 copies since its release in November 2013. His 2014 book, Soul Mind Body Science System, debuted on the Amazon Top 100 Bestseller List.
Sha has an M.D. and a degree in traditional Chinese medicine. He is also a grandmaster of Tai Chi, was the lead acupuncturist for the World Health Organization, has been named Qigong Master of the Year and in 2006 was awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission Award for his humanitarian efforts. He teaches his patients that chanting mantras in Mandarin Chinese can heal their ailments. He has also claimed to be able to replace organs using a technique he describes as a "soul software download", and practices what he refers to as "soul healings".
Publications
Sha has written twenty-four books, including Zhi Neng Medicine: Revolutionary Self-Healing Methods from China (Zhi Neng Press, 1996), Power Healing: The Four Keys to Energizing Your Body, Mind and Spirit (HarperSanFranciso, 2002), Soul Mind Body Medicine: A Complete Soul Healing System for Optimum Health and Vitality (New World Library, 2006), Living Divine Relationships (Heaven’s Library Publication Corp., 2006), Soul Wisdom I: Practical Soul Treasures to Transform Your Life (Heaven’s Library Publication Corp., 2007), and Soul Communication: Opening Your Spiritual Channels for Success and Fulfillment (Heaven’s Library Publication Corp., 2007).
In 2008, Sha partnered with Atria Books, a major division of Simon and Schuster, to create the "Soul Power" series: The Power of Soul (2009), Divine Soul Songs: Sacred Practical Treasures to Heal, Rejuvenate, and Transform You, Humanity, Mother Earth, and All Universes (2009) and Divine Soul Mind Body Healing and Transmission System: The Divine Way to Heal You, Humanity, Mother Earth, and All Universes (2009), Tao I: The Way of All Life (2010), Divine Transformation: The Divine Way to Self-clear Karma and Transform Your Health, Relationships, Finances, and More (2010), Tao II: The Way of Healing, Rejuvenation, Longevity, and Immortality (2010), Tao Song and Tao Dance: Sacred Sound, Movement, and Power from the Source for Healing, Rejuvenation, Longevity, and Transformation of All Life (2011), and Divine Healing Hands: Experience Divine Power to Heal You, Animals, and Nature, and to Transform All Life (2012). Soul Healing Miracles: Ancient and New Sacred Wisdom, Knowledge, and Practical Techniques for Healing the Spiritual, Mental, Emotional, and Physical Bodies (BenBella Books, 2013)
References
- Sarah Berry (17 July 2014). "Download the divine: Soul healing miracles?". Watoday.com.au. Retrieved 11 August 2014.
- Mawhinney, Janice (26 January 2003). "Mind's power helps heal body". Toronto Star. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
- Katayama, Lisa (5 April 2007). "Dr. Sha, a healer with a modern spin: He downloads new organs". Wired. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 22 March 2009.
- Ann Moore, Waveney (2 August 2003). "New Age physician". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 25 July 2011.
- https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n2001-088832/