M E N -T S E E - K H A N G ( S O WA - R I G PA ) (Estd. by the 13th Dalai Lama in 1916 Re-Estd. by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1961)
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MEN-TSEE-KHANG CELEBRATES 102 YEARS Dharamsala Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa) grandly celebrated its 102nd anniversary at the college hall on 28 March 2018. The Chief Guest, Health Kalon Choekyong Wangchuk graced the event with other prominent guests from the Central Tibetan Administration CTA, Indian dignitaries, former officials of CTA, representatives of Tibetan NGOs and the media.
April-May 2018
30 or 20 years of service were conferred awards by the Chief Guest. Men-Tsee-Khang launched six books on Tibetan Medicine and a book on the centenary report of Men-Tsee-Khang, Sowa Rigpa Book III. Ahmedabad The Ahmedabad branch clinic and Wellness Center in Gujarat celebrated Men-Tsee-Khang foundation day on 23 March 2018 at Sambhav conference hall. Mr. Manoj Bhai (Sponsor) was the Chief Guest of the event. Dr. Migmar Lhamo, Chief Resident Doctor, briefed the audience with an Introduction to Tibetan Medicine and the development of Ahmedabad branch clinic since its inception. Dr. Sonam Dorjee and Dr. Tenzin Choedon presented lectures on Tibetan Medicine and Astrology. After that, Mr. Manoj Bhai highlighted the effectiveness of Tibetan Medicine and encouraged the audience to take the most benefit from it. Around 10 patients shared their experiences with Tibetan Medicine at the event.
Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, Director of Men-Tsee-Khang updated the audience on the activities undertaken by the Institute. He also gave a brief account of MenTsee-Khang’s outreach tours and exchange programme with other universities abroad. Dr. Yeshi Dhonden was felicitated with an award for his relentless service and contribution to Tibetan Medicine. In his speech the Chief Guest applauded the accomplishment of Men-Tsee-Khang for its worldwide recognition in the field of medicine. He mentioned that the initiatives and schemes undertaken by the institute concerning preventive measures were commendable and encouraged the staff of Men-Tsee-Khang to continue with their virtuous work. The graduating students and staff who had completed
Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank Mr. Manoj Bhai for providing refreshments and videography at the event. Ladakh The Men-Tsee-Khang Cultural Centre, Leh, organized the 102nd Founding Anniversary on 30 March 2018. Mr. Karma Tsering delivered the Director’s speech on the charities, preventive measures and other activities initiated by the Institute. The Chief Guest Mr. Dhondup Gyalpo, acting CRO of the TR Sonamling Settlement and Dr. Padma Gyurmat, (Sowa Rigpa Research Unit), spoke on the importance of Sowa-Rigpa and its relevance in the present and future generations as well. The event was covered by the media, and the Director’s speech aired on the Gangri Norbu Programme All India Radio, Leh.