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M E N -T S E E - K H A N G (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute of H.H. the Dalai lama)

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November 2013

COURSES / WORKSHOP Tibetan medicine course in English to CERA Group A group of 40 French Doctors, physiotherapist, podiatrists and health professionals visited MenTsee-Khang from 1-12 Nov, 2013 to discover the techniques of massage and craniopathy in Tibetan medicine and share their experiences as well.

CERA (Centre d’Eetude Reflexotherapiques d’Atlantique) is a research and education center for physicians, physiotherapists, chiropodists, speech therapists, dentists, surgeons and orthoptists and has more than 1,250 members.

As planned, a six day course ranging from introduction to Tibetan medicine; health and disease, diagnostic techniques, management of nervous disorders, relationship between Tibetan medicine and Tibetan Buddhism, management of rlung disorders, massage tips, cupping and tsuk therapy, compression therapies relating to Tibetan system of medicine was presented to the visiting group.

Around 15 sessions of presentation was provided by 10 resource people who were traditional Tibetan doctors from the Institute. The group had an audience with His Holiness the Dalai

Lama on 5 Nov and the Chairman of CERA Dr. Philip Bazire expressed

The 40 French doctors from CERA during the audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 5 November

appreciation on behalf of the group for the precious moment.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama welcomed the group and was pleased to learn about the exchange programme between CERA and Men-TseeKhang. He said that it was a good idea for the French doctors and Tibetan doctors to work together as Tibetan medicine has a lot to offer for the well being of humanity.

Dr. Philip Bazire, president of CERA gave two sessions on Cranial Reflexology according to western

system of medicine to the College students and lecturers.

The visit has been a very fruitful one for future collaborations on research

between traditional Tibetan system of medicine and the CERA group.

News Mr. Yannick Ouvard and Kalsang

Dickyi were the organizer of the group and were in contact with Men-Tsee-Khang for making this visit successful.

OUTREACH PROGRAMMES USA Dr. Yeshi Dorjee, chief resident doctor Mcleod Ganj branch clinic visited California, Florida, New York and Minnesota in USA from Sept 5 to 5 Nov, 2013.

The doctor was assisted by Mr. Tenzin Jigme, US coordinator and astrologer Tenzin Sherab. Gyuto Vajrayana Center in San Jose, organized the tour for Men-TseeKhang from 6-16 Sept. During the stay there, the doctor provided health consultations according to the traditional Tibetan system of healing to 55 people and the astrologer gave oral consultations to 39 interested people.

At TANC (Tibetan Association of Northern California), from 20 Sept, the doctor gave pulse diagnosis to 18 interested people and 7 people received astrological consultation.

Mr. Kunchok, president of TANC, and his team assisted the doctor and astrologer during the four day visit to Northern California.

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November 2013 Gyuto Vajrayana Center provided free accommodation for more than a month during the doctor’s stay in California from Sept 6 - 7 Oct. The next visit was organized by Master Chufei Tsai, Zen Villlage in Miami, Florida from 1121 November. In Florida, the doctor attended the Miami International Integrative Health Symposium and Well Being Expo held from 12-13 Oct. During the Symposium experts from the medical fields of ayurveda, Chinese medicine, homeopathy and Tibetan medicine shared their clinical experiences on the treatment of mental illness, chronic diseases, addiction, heart disease and stress related disease. The guest speakers were Dr. Geetha Krishnan, Medanta Hospital (ayurveda), Dr. Jorge Bordenave, FIU, Larkin Hospital (Integrative cardiology). Dr. Herman Vega, Total Rehab services (homeopathy) and Dr. Yeshi Dorjee, M e n - Ts e e - K h a n g (Tibetan medicine).

Dr. Yeshi Dorjee gave a presentation on the relationship between mind and body and mental health in Tibetan medicine, mental illness and stress related disease during the Expo.

The doctor also gave health consultations to 38 people interested in the traditional Tibetan system of diagnosis.

The doctor then arrived in New York and the tour, from 25-31 Oct was arranged by former Men-Tsee-Khang employees Dr. Choeying Phuntsok, Dr. Dawa, Dr. Tenzin Dakpa and astrologer Tenzin Paksam. Around 40 people received health diagnosis according to the traditional Tibetan system of healing and Dr. Yeshi Dorjee gave a health talk at Tibet, House, New York on the topics ageing in a healthy way in Tibetan medicine, holistic approach of Tibetan medicine in maintaining good health, and a Tibetan medical approach to mental health.

From 1-5 Nov, the doctor visited Minnesota and the tour was arranged by Mr. Gyalpo Tsering assisted by Mr. Thupten. During the five days, health consultations were provided to 55 people and a lecture on an introduction to Tibetan medicine was given at the Tibetan Community Center: this was attended by 40 Tibetans.

Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank all the organizers and supporters for making this trip successful.

Manila, Philippines The outreach tour to the Philippines

was led by Dr. Dorjee Rabten Neshar, chief resident doctor of Bangalore branch clinic and Mr. Tsering Phuntsok, registrar of Men-TseeKhang.

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News The tour was from 7-22 Nov, 2013 for 15 days. On 8 Nov the doctor gave a workshop on diagnostic system and urine analysis of Tibetan medicine to around 10 health professionals.

On 12 Nov at the Rotary Club China Town around 40 influential people attended the doctor’s presentation on an introduction to Tibetan medicine and cancer care. A presentation on the art of health and happiness was given by Dr. Dorjee at Tao Multinational Company it was attended by 45 people. At the Health Dev a talk on urine analysis and workshop on diagnostic system was attended by around 20 health professionals.

45 officials of the Manila Coast Guard attended the presentation on essentials of Tibetan medicine and cancer care management. At the Bikram Yoga Club the doctor gave a talk on the essence of Tibetan medicine and self healing techniques to 15 people.

The team also visited the University De Manila, College of Social Sciences and Anthropology.

Besides workshops and presentation the Doctor gave health consultations according to the traditional Tibetan system of health care to a total of 96 people. Most common health

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November 2013 problems faced by the people are: stomach and liver problems, indigestion, fatty liver, diabetes, hypertension, and heart related disorders. The team met former Health Minister, Dr. Mrs. Madeleine and Dr. Merce Tuano, Administrator Health Department and Dr. Michael Tan, Dean of the University De Manila, College of Social Science and Anthropology.

Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank Mr. Alex Mathew and his brother for organizing the tour in Manila, Phillipines.

Himalayan Festival, Shimla The Himalayan Festival commenced

Tibetan Administration.

It was aimed at promoting friendship and cultural understanding among peoples especially those living in the Himalayan regions. Men-TseeKhang also took part in the festival by setting up a health clinic, exhibition on Tibetan medicine and display of herbal products, books etc.

The Men-Tsee-Khang team was led by Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, visiting physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and chairman of High Level Medical and Astro. Council, included one doctor and 4 staff from Men-Tsee-Khang, Dharamsala, as well as the doctor and staff from Shimla branch clinic. Mr. Tenzin Dorjee, special tasks director coordinated with the organizers of the Himalayan festival for the Men-Tsee-Khang team.

The festival was graced by the presence of the Honorable Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Virbhadra Singh. The Chief Minister and Sikyong Lobsang Sangye visited the exhibition displayed by all the participants and the Men-Tsee-Khang stall as well.

on 23 Nov, 2013 in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

The festival was jointly organized by the Department of Tourism, Himachal State Government and Department of Home of the Central

During the one day festival, charitable health care service was provided to 225 people amounting to Rs. 15430.72/-. Around 1200 people visited the exhibition on Tibetan medicine and astrology.

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