M E N -T S E E - K H A N G ( S O WA - R I G PA ) Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute Estd. by the 13th Dalai lama in 1916 Re-Estd. by the 14th Dalai lama in 1961
News Letter
Vol. XXXVII
April - June 2015
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Minnesota group: Tibetan Medicine course in English A 6-day course on Tibetan Medicine in English was conducted at MenTsee-Khang College from 22 May to 1 June, 2015. The course was held in the college hall and was attended by a group of doctors and students from the University of Minnesota. This is the 10th occasion on which Men-Tsee-Khang and the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Tibetan Healing Initiative have collaborated in this venture. Eleven speakers from the college presented several topics on health and disease, such as the relationships between Tibetan Medicine and
54 founding anniversary of Tibetan Medical & Astro. College
Tibetan Buddhism, how to create and maintain a healthy mind, how to
CONTENTS Courses on Tibetan Medicine
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Outreach Programme
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Case study of Tibetan Medicine on Cancer
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Upcoming courses and conference
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transform the nonvirtuous mind, the relationships between Tibetan Medicine and Tibetan Astrology,
how to create and maintain a healthy body, cardiovascular health and disease, and digestive health and disease. In addition, workshops were conducted on pulse diagnosis and
Editor Ms. Kalsang Dechen editor@men-tsee-khang.org Assistant editor Mr. Tseten Dorjee Mailing co-ordinator This is the official Newsletter Ms. Dolma Tsering of Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute). Tel: Gangchen Kyishong, 0091-1892-223113/223222 Dharamsala—176215, INDIA. It is published and distributed Fax: free of cost. However, we request 0091-1892-224116 donations to cover expenses. To make donations, please E-mail: contact: info@men-tsee-khang.org Mailing Coordinator Men-Tsee-Khang Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala - 176215 INDIA
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Director director@men-tsee-khang.org Registrar gsec@men-tsee-khang.org Astro. Department astro@men-tsee-khang.org Project Officer developmentmanager@men-tsee-khang.org Men-Tsee-Khang College tmaicollege@men-tsee-khang.org
FEED BACK Suggestions on our publications, products, services, et cetera, are reviewed by our Feed Back Review Team chaired by the Director. Please send emails to: feedback@men-tsee-khang.org urinalysis, accessory therapies, cancer prevention and treatment, prevention and treatment of mental illness and addiction, Tibetan
This institute does not encourage the use of mail consultation for those who have access to a Tibetan doctor graduated from Men-Tsee-Khang. Therefore we would recommend patients seek help directly from a properly trained medical doctor who uses the traditional Tibetan diagnostic procedures like reading the patient’s pulse, urine analysis and interrogations. Owing to numerous suggestions and input received over the years from patients who hold strong trust and belief in our medical system and insist that this system remains the last hope of their recovery, we feel the necessity and responsibility to provide a mail consultation facility to fulfill their wishes. It is very necessary to provide us with the following information: Your name (in capital) Gender Age Clear Address Case History and treatments As and when the above information is received, senior doctors will review the personal case. Thereafter, a reply will be sent to the individual patient informing the recommendations of the physician. If pills are prescribed then remedies will be sent after the receipt of the payment through the postal system either by Registered parcel, Courier, Speed Post or what ever kind of post facility are applicable to that particular region or country. Contact:
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medicines: herbs and minerals, spiritual and physical immunity, gross and subtle stages of dying, and Tibetan Medicine and the Medicine Buddha. On 30 May, the University of Minnesota group gave presentations to the college lecturers and students. Emory Tibet Medical Sciences (ETMS) Programme and Astro Physics Course The Emory Tibet Medical Sciences
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(ETMS) Programme and a parallel Astro. Physics course were held at Men-Tsee-Khang College from 15 to 27 June, 2015. The programme was preceded by a warm opening ceremony in the presence of the
News Director of Men-Tsee-Khang, Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri. The MenTsee-Khang College Principal, Vice Principal, and faculty members,
professional science translators from the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, heads of all cultural departments, and Men-Tsee-Khang medical and astro-science students attended the ceremony. The Emory Tibet Medical Sciences Programme, a three-year collaborative programme conducted by Emory University School of Medicine and Men-Tsee-Khang College, is designed to impart a mainstream biomedical science education to the students of MenTsee-Khang, complementing their traditional medical education. The programme is jointly funded by Dr. Raymond Schinazi, Emory University School of Medicine, the Emory Tibet Partnership, and MenTsee-Khang. The first course group started in the summer of 2013. The esteemed guest professors from Emory University School of Medicine were Dr. John William (Bill) Eley, Executive Associate Dean, Medical Education and Student Affairs, and Professor, Department of Hematology and Oncology; Dr. Men-Tsee-Khang
April-June 2015 Edward (Ted) Pettus, Professor of Anatomy at the Department of Cell Biology; Dr. Jonathan Flacker, M.D., AGSF, Professor, Department of Medicine and Chief, Section of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Emory; and Dr. Mehul Tejani, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. It was, indeed, a great honour to have the Dean of Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Bill Eley as one of the faculties, to welcome the return of Dr. Ted Pettus for the third consecutive year and Dr. Johnathan (Nathan) Flacker for the second year, and to greet Dr. Mehul Tejani for the first time. In addition, we were extremely fortunate for the expertise of Mr. Sukjit Singh Sidhu, former Squadron Leader and experienced physics and mathematics teacher at various schools around Dharamshala including the Upper TCV School, as the guest resource person for the Astro Physics course. Dr. Bill and Dr. Ted presided over the first session, which focused on the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system, and
metabolism. The session was a lively and enriching learning experience for our students, deepening their knowledge and providing precise explanations for many of the abstract, yet logical concepts of traditional Tibetan Medicine. The resource persons for the second session, Dr. Nathan and Dr. Mehul, taught the principles of preventing and treating chronic and infectious diseases. They enthusiastically trained the participants to strengthen their skills in making differential diagnoses through the use of an interactive format that encouraged participation in exercises involving clinical case studies. Overall to date, the three-year program is providing a highly effective learning experience that expands the participants’ horizon of knowledge and equips them with skills that will broaden their aptitude in their future medical practice. Along with this year’s ETMS programme, an Astro. Physics Course was offered to the astro-science students. As was requested, Mr. Sukjit Singh Sidhu willingly designed a comprehensive two-week programme. The topics covered were units of measurement, kinematics, ray optics, oscillation and waves, the universe, earth science, and communication systems. Using an inspired integrative approach, the topics discussed drew a parallel understanding of each subject from Tibetan tradition. Each session ended with an exam and a closing ceremony. During the closing programme, the 3
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three Medical and Astro. Science students scoring the highest marks were applauded and awarded prizes, and the Director, Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, presented mementos to the ETMS faculty members and Mr. Sukjit Singh Sidhu.
final event and a beautiful ending to the day were the dance performances by the students. OUTREACH PROGRAMME
FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY Anniversary of the Tibetan Medical & Astro. College The founding anniversary of MenTsee-Khang College was observed and celebrated on Wednesday, 3 June, 2015. The ceremony commenced with recitation of Yuthok prayers and offering of the butter lamp by Tsee-Khang Mr. Tsering Phuntsok, Dr. Tsewang Tamdin and the Chief Guest addressed the gathering. Later in the day, the “Quiz Competition on Tibetan Medicine,
the Chief Guest Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, the Director of Men-TseeKhang. Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, Chairman of the Academic Council of Tibetan Medicine & Astro-science, Mr. Tsering Phuntsok, registrar, the Department heads, and students attended the function. Dr. Tenpa Choephel, the College Principal gave a brief history describing the origin and development of the college and reported on its current status. The registrar of MenMen-Tsee-Khang
Astro. Science & History” took place with the students’ participation. The
Australia Dr. Tenzin Thaye, visiting physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, from 3 to 21 June, 2015. The doctor was in Sydney from June 4 to 8, with accommodations at Drogmi Buddhist Institute. On 4 June, he gave a lecture at the Endeavour College of Natural Medicine, Sydney, on the topic, an introduction to Tibetan Medicine. The talk was attended by around 40 students and professors, and was aired live to 5 other colleges. On 6 June, Dr. Thaye gave a presentation on prevention of disease according to Tibetan medicine at the Drogmi Buddhist Institute. He also spoke on Tibetan medicine: art of healing at the Nyima Center, Blue Mountains. Around 30 people attended the lectures. In addition to these talks, 61 people were able to experience the traditional Tibetan system of diagnosis. From 10 to 16 June, the doctor was in Brisbane, lecturing on the Introduction to Tibetan Medicine at the Brisbane Relaxation Center and 4
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the University of Queensland. Around 150 people, including students and faculty members, attended these talks, which were followed by a question and answer session. Dr. Thaye met with Dr. Brian Adams, Director of the Center for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue on 11 June. During their meeting, topics on the history and development of Tibetan medicine were discussed.
The effectiveness and benefits experienced by various patients with the use of Tibetan medicine has led to collaborations with renowned Universities abroad.
Sakya Drogmi Buddhist Institute, the Tibetan Medicine Association of Australia, and all the organizers involved for making these events possible. CASE STUDY ON TIBETAN MEDICINE FOR CANCER
At the Tibetan Medicine Association, the doctor spoke on Disease Prevention and the Three Humors Theory on 13 June. Around 69 people received a health consultation according to the Tibetan system of healing. The doctor visited Canberra on 18 June and gave the presentation on an introduction to Tibetan Medicine to around 30 people, and provided a health care visit to 17 interested people. The trip to Australia was considered highly successful. Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank Dr. Nyidon (former Men-Tsee-Khang staff), the Men-Tsee-Khang
Research in Tibetan medicines, focusing on their efficacy in accordance with Western scientific methods, has been initiated by the Research and Development Department of MenTsee-Khang and is showing promising results.
In 2011, a joint research collaboration on Tibetan medicine for the treatment of cancer was carried out by Dr. Susan Bauer-Wu from the University of Virginia and professionals from Emory University and Men-Tsee-Khang. This led to preparation of an original article entitled “Tibetan Medicine for cancer: An Overview and Review of Case Studies�, which was published in the journal, Integrative Cancer Therapies by Sage Publication. The article was published online on 10 September, 2014 and the hard copy version (Volume 13, Number 6, 502-512) was made available in November, 2014. This study was the result of the collaborative effort of a team led by Dr. Susan Bauer-Wu, PhD (University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA) and including Tenzin Lhundup, Kachupa (Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Dharamsala, India); Tawni Tidwell, MA (Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA); Tenzin Lhadon, Menrampa (Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Dharamsala, India); Chikako Ozawa-de Silva, PhD (Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA); Jamyang Dolma, Menrampa (Men-Tsee-Khang, Salugara Branch Clinic, Salugara, India); Pema Dorjee, Menrampa (Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Dharamsala India); Dorjee Rapten Neshar, Menrampa (Men-TseeKhang, Bengaluru Branch Clinic, Tibetan Medical Centre, Bangalore, India); Rigzin Sangmo, Menrampa (Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute, Dharamsala, India); 5
News and Tenzin Yeshi, Kachupa (MenTsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro Institute Dharamsala, India). The study abstract is presented below. Tibetan Medicine for Cancer: An Overview and Review of Case Studies Abstract Introduction: Tibetan medicine (TM) is a whole systems medical approach that has had growing interest in the West. However, minimal research, particularly with cancer, has been conducted. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of TM and describe a clinical case review study to obtain preliminary evidence of TM’s safety and effect on patients treated for cancer or
April-June 2015 hematologic disorders. Methods: A retrospective case review was conducted in India and cases met the following inclusion criteria: (a) confirmed diagnosis of cancer or hematologic disorder by standard Western biomedical diagnostic tests, (b) either treated exclusively with TM or received insufficient Western treatment followed by TM and (c) were in remission or had stable disease at least 2 years after start of TM. Results: Three cases were identified, 1 solid tumor and 2 hematologic diseases: Case1—poorly to moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the stomach, positive lymph nodes
Donations received through branch clinics from Jan to March, 2015 Shailaja Raje
NaviMumbai Navi Mumbai Jaya Maheswari & friends Navi Mumbai Mr. Hasmukh & Ina Satara Navi Mumbai Mr.Paresh Bhai Navi Mumbai Lata Mahendra Sanghvi
10,000.00 5,000.00 2,000.00 7,000.00 5,000.00
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Courses in English on Tibetan Medicine Men-Tsee-Khang is planning to conduct a 5-Day Introductory Course in English on Tibetan Medicine from 7–11 September, 2015 and a 10-Day Foundation Course from 14-23 September, 2015 at Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh (INDIA). For registration contact: Ms. Sonam Lhamo Course Coordinator Men-Tsee-Khang College Email: tmaicollege@men-tsee-khang.org
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and mucosal infiltration, with clear scans and excellent quality of life 29 months later; Case 2—chronic myelogenous leukemia with normalization of hematologic labs within 3 months of starting TM and stable 4 years later; and Case 3—red cell aplasia improved significantly and reversed dependence on blood transfusions with TM. None of the cases experienced demonstrable adverse effects from TM. Conclusions: This limited case review found TM to be safe and have positive effects on quality of life and disease regression and remission in patients with cancer and blood disorders. Further exploration and investigation using rigorous methods is warranted.
Donations received through branch clinics from April to June , 2015 Devraj Pal Mancha Ben Gharch
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DEPARTMENT: BODY MIND & LIFE
Course on Mental Health Care Service (Wednesday, October 28 to Friday, November 6, 2015) In the present era of the 21st century, mental problems are far more prominent and common than the physical problems. Therefore it is of utmost important to understand the root causes of mental distress and the means and methods to overcome them. The course will cover three main topics such as the disturbing factors of mental illness, ways to prevent mental illness and remedies for disorders of mental health. Last date of registration: October 20, 2015 For registration contact: Email: bodymindlife@men-tsee-khang.org Website: www.men-tsee-khang.org
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CONFERENCES 3RD CONFERENCE ON BODY, MIND & LIFE
Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17, 2015
In 2015, Body, Mind and Life Department of MenTsee-Khang will organize the 3rd conference on Body, Mind and Life with two main topics: Disturbing Factors and Remedies for Disorders of Mental Health. Scholars from different field of knowledge such as Buddhist Philosophy, Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astro-Science and Modern Science will be invited. During the conference, scholars will not only discuss the above mentioned topics but also provide skillful means and practical experience to promote mental health care service to the humanity through different perspectives. Last date of registration September 30, 2015 Registration for 3rd Conference on Body, Mind and Life & Course on Mental Health Care Service contact: Email: bodymindlife@men-tsee-khang.org Website: www.men-tsee-khang.org Phone: 0091 1892 223113 / 223222
The year 2016 will be a watershed year in the history of Men-Tsee-Khang. We celebrate 100 years of establishing Men-Tsee-Khang by the Great 13th Dalai Lama in Lhasa, Tibet, 55 years of re-establishing Men-Tsee-Khang by the Great 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, and 320 years of establishing the Chagpori Medical College in Lhasa, Tibet by the Great 5th Dalai Lama. Starting from Wednesday, March 23, 2016, we will have several outreach and commemorative events, both in India and outside. To solicit active participation from all our students, wagers and staff, we appealed to our students to work 100 hours each without pay in our Pharmacy Department or Herbal Research and Production Department. We appealed to our staff and wagers to contribute 100 hours’ pay for the MenTsee-Khang’s Centenary Celebration. So far, they have contributed over 4.8 million Rupees, for which we thank very much, and more are coming in. Also, our well wishers in India, and abroad, mostly patients, are sending in donations. No doubt, our outreach programs, especially those in foreign countries, will entail huge expenses.
Donations received from April to June, 2015
Donations for Centenary Celebrations (March 23, 2016 - March 23, 2017)
Dr. Lobsang Soepa Dr. Tenzin Thaye Mr. Tenzin Nyandak (branch) Tashi Tsering Phuri Ven. Thubten Wangchen, Fundacio Casa del Tibet
111,111.00 10,807.00 1,111.00 33,333.00
Spain 1,966.25 Venkata Vera Prasad India 1,013.50 Ram Gopal India 5,000.00 Mrs. M. Sujatha Chennai 5,000.00 Mr. Basab Banarjee MT Clinic 3,000.00 Monesha Jasubhat Ahmedabad 4,129.00 Jurgen Eisele Karnataka 4,000.00 N. Rama Chandra Bangalore 5,000.00 Mrs. Gunjan & Atul Bangalore 25,000.00 Sood Steel Industries Palampur 11,000.00 Mr. B.V. Subba Reddy Chennai 10,000.00 S. Sivaraman Chennai 3,000.00 N. Krishna Kumar Chennai 5,000.00 Mrs. Padma Hyderabad 500.00 Mr. Anand Tope Hyderabad 101.00 Mr. V.V. Phanu Mohan Secunderabad 500.00 Mr. Aditya Prahlad Bengaluru 1,000.00 MTK staff/Wagers (from July 2013- June, 2015) 4,659,377.02
(Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute) Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala - 176 215 Distt. Kangra, H.P. India
Kalachakra Fund Dr. Tsering Dorjee Dekhang Canada
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Scholarship Austria 27,573.00 Deutsche Tibethilfe E.V Germany 65,626.00 Tove Langemyr Larsen Norway 56,835.00 Staff Children Scholarship Alan R Hall UK 15,633.00 Janet E Goldman USA 44,970.00 Anne Johannessen Denmark 15,388.00 Medical France Tibet Association France 257,957.00 Deutsche Tibethilfe E.V Germany 43,484.00 Tibet Charity Denmark 102,252.00 Initiative Oberland Germany 10,958.00 Nursing Home Project Agnes Conrad Pittasch Germany 16,413.00 Stipend of retired staff Deutsche Tibethilfe E.V Germany 35,059.00 Dr.Roland & Mag.Elisabeth Rainer
To:
100,000.00