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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. XXXX

CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS MEN-TSEE-KHANG

January - March 2016

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Men-Tsee-Khang commemorated its centenary event at Thekchen Choeling Tsuklakhang, Main Temple on 23 March, 2016. The function commenced at 09:30 a.m. with the arrival of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the chief guest. He was accompanied by members of the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh: Shri.

Thakur Singh Bharmori, Honourable Forest Minister, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh; Shri.

Karan Singh, Honourable Ayush Minister, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh; and Shri. Ravi Thakur, Honourable MLA, Lahaul & Spiti, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh and sponsor of Men-Tsee-Khang’sJispa Clinic. Other dignitaries included Mr. Irincey Mathhanov, Russian Member of Parliament; Mrs Irinchey

Men-Tsee-Khang Centenary Celebration, 23 March 2016

Matkhanov; and Ms. Julia Zhironkina, Director, Save Tibet Foundation, Russia. Sikyong, Dr. Lobsang Sangye; TPIE Speaker, Mr. Penpa Tsering; the Chief Justice Commissioner; CTA officials and TPIE members;the

Russian delegation led by Telo CONTENTS Rinpoche; as well as NGOs, local Centenary Celebration Pg: 1 Indian dignitaries, the public, the Conferences Pg: 4 staff, students, wagers, and exstaff of MenOutreach Programme Pg: 5 Tsee-Khang were present for the Upcoming courses and conference Pg: 6 gathering.

This year marked

the coincidence of three important events: 100 years since the establishment of Men-Tsee-Khang by the great 13th Dalai Lama in Lhasa, Tibet in 1916, 55 years since re-establishment of Men-TseeKhang in exile in Dharamsala by the great 14th Dalai Lama in 1961, and 320 years since establishment of Chakpori Medical College in Lhasa by the great 5th Dalai Lama.

The centenary event continued with singing of the Tibetan and Indian national anthems, followed by the recitation of Yuthok prayer and serving of ceremonial tea and sweetened rice. A special song composed for the occasion was sung by the staff, wagers, and students of Men-Tsee-Khang.

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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Email Addresses 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 The Director of Men-Tsee-Khang, Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri thanked His Holiness for his gracious presence on this special occasion. He greeted

Mail/Distant Consultation

Men-Tsee-Khang does not encourage the use of mail/Distant consultation for those who have access to a Tibetan doctor graduated from MenTsee-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/distant 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, Email ID, 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.

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the dignitaries, guests, and the public. On the occasion of the 55th Anniversary, the Director said that “we rejoice because we did our best to achieve a little, and at the same time we re-dedicate our services, firmly believing in a noble goal to benefit humanity”. He took this moment to thank the staff, students, and wagers for their collective effort.

He spoke in brief about the problems faced when Men-TseeKhang first started in 1961 and its developmental stages. “At a time when holistic healing systems are receiving increasing appreciation globally, we should be happy that the Tibetan Medical tradition stands

Men-Tsee-Khang Exports PT 62/5 Kalkaji New Delhi - 110 019 India Phone:0091-11-26214897/ 26436823 Fax: 0091 11 26211738 Email: info@men-tsee-khang-exports.org Web: www.men-tsee-khang-exports.org

out as a well-integrated healing system” said the Director.

Shri. Thakur Singh Bharmouri speaking on the occasion said it gave him great pleasure to be there with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to participate in the Men-TseeKhang celebration. “Today Tibetan medicine is well known, not only in India but in many countries”.

He recalled the first time he came to Dharamsala in 1982, visited Dr. Yeshi Dhonden, received treatment from him, and was relieved. He said that Tibetan medical treatment, introduced in Himachal and to the rest of the world, is effective.

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News He informed that he will take the suggestion of His Holiness to host an international seminar where several types of healing systems, such as the Tibetan, Irani, Yunani, and Ayurveda, will come together. Himachal is rich in medicinal herbs and we should exercise our efforts to utilize judiciously what Mother Nature has provided to benefit humanity.

He said that everyone worked hard and with determination in the initial stages, a humble beginning that has now brought results. However, when he comes across chronically sick people in the settlements he wonders if something hasn’t been neglected.

Our medical tradition is an incorporation of the Tibetan, Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Yunani systems. His Holiness stressed that our traditional healing practitioners should meet with practitioners of these traditions, discuss and exchange views, take other findings into account, and determine what we can contribute and learn from them.

His Holiness advised that “… you should not carry on as you are and be satisfied with it, but should instead discuss, examine according to scientific analysis, and find ways to resolve things and advance forward”.

Shri. Karan Singh said it was a pleasure and an honour to be there in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He said that he went through the literature and was greatly impressed with Tibetan medicine. His government is interested to attach Tibetan medicine with Ayurveda.

“It is a privilege to be here and speak in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

His Holiness has transformed the minds of the people of the Himalayan region and the people of the world through his message of love and compassion” said Shri. Ravi Thakur. He said that the Ayurveda Minister is persistent to develop Men-Tsee-Khang and Sowa Rigpa and doing his level best to open an outlet in Shimla and Delhi, while the Forest Minister consented 23% of land to develop and grow herbal plants in Lahaul Spiti”.

The event then continued as His Holiness the Dalai Lama presented souvenirs to the Indian and Russian dignitaries. Dr. Yeshi Dhonden, former Personal Physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama was Men-Tsee-Khang

congratulated for his contribution to Tibetan medicine and dedicated service to Men-Tsee-Khang, as were 3 distinguished donors of the MenTsee-Khang project at Bengaluru. Dr. Jamyang Tashi, Head of Pharmacy Department, was awarded a certificate for successful completion of the Tso-thel preparation.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama then addressed the gathering by greeting all who were present. He stated that this day was a day of remembrance for the contribution of the 13th Dalai Lama in establishing Men-TseeKhang in Lhasa and the 5th Dalai Lama for setting up the Chagpori Medical College.

Cultural dances were performed by the staff and wagers, and students of Men-Tsee-Khang.

Dr. P.K. Sandell, friends of MenTsee-Khang (Chairman of Northern chapter), and Dr. Tsering Wangchuk, Honourable Minister of Health, CTA, then spoke on the occasion.

Mr. Ngodup Tsering, Honourable Minister of Education awarded certificates to the merit list medical students of the 17th, 18th and 19th batch, the 9th and 10th batch of astro-science students, and the school prefects. Mr. Pema Chhinjor, Honorable Minister of Religion & Culture, CTA, presented a certificate to the winner of the best tune for the Men-Tsee-Khang centenary song. Ten books that had been published by the Documentation and Publication Department, MenTsee-Khang, were launched by the 3

News Honourable Sikyong, Dr. Lobsang Sangay, and the TPIE Speaker, Mr. Penpa Tsering. Welcome scarves were presented to the speakers of the International Conference on Tibetan Medicine to be held on 24th March by the Chief Medical Officer and Visiting Physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dr. Tsewang Tamdin.

He then delivered a vote of thanks, and the event concluded with the recitation of the prayers for the prosperity of Tibetan Medicine and Tibetan Astro-science followed by lunch for the guests and public.

Men-Tsee-Khang branch clinics all over India also celebrated the centenary event and the founding day of the Institute. Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank Mr. Manojbhai and Mr. Kiranbhai Ahmedabad, sponsors, for their support and providing the Sambav conference hall free of charge, and the Darjeeling Tibetan Welfare office for providing the community hall. Our thanks also go to Rangzen Tsokchung, Snow Lion Hotel, and Mr. Wangdue, Mrs. Pema Choedon and Mrs. Choesang for their free services over many years.

OBITUARY Staff and students of Men-TseeKhang mourned the demise of Mr. Sonam Tenzin, who served the Institute for 21 years. He joined Men-Tsee-Khang on 1 July, 1984. He served in the capacity of Head Cook in the Mess Department, and in the packaging section of the Medicine Sales Department and retired on July 1, 2005. He passed away on 22 March 2016 at 7.12 p.m. due to an illness.

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS International Conference on Tibetan Medicine, Dharamsala In conjunction with the Centennial Anniversary, the Men-Tsee-Khang Research and Development Men-Tsee-Khang

Jan - Mar 2016 (R&D) Department organized an International Conference on Tibetan Medicine with the theme, “Unlocking the truth of Tibetan medicine”, at TMAI College hall in Dharamsala on 24 March 2016.

The inaugural function was attended by the Chief Guest, Honorable Health Minister of CTA, Dr. Tsering Wangchuk; Mr. Tsering Tashi Phuri, Director of Men-Tsee-Khang; Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, CMO and Chairman of the High level Medical & Astro.

Council; speakers, guests and the participants.

The conference started at 9.30 am with the lighting of the butter lamp by the Chief Guest, followed by observation of a minute’s silence to pay homage to the Tibetan Freedom Martyrs. The event then continued with chanting of the Yuthok prayer while tea and sweet rice were served.

The Director of Men-Tsee-Khang, Mr Tashi Tsering Phuri, stressed that, “Since the various research papers are of due importance, the R&D Dept. should organize these international conferences annually or twice a year in the near future”.

Furthermore, he mentioned that “The global pharmaceutical companies and health organizations are imposing strict regulations on the use of mercury. So far 130 countries have agreed to sign the bill to ban mercury use, and last year, even India agreed to restrict and ban mercury use over the next 6 consecutive years. At present, it is difficult to come to the conclusion of how this issue will unfold, but nevertheless, it is evident that we have to accept and go parallel with the legal regulations on mercury use of the host country.”

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“Nationwide AYUSH practitioners continue to show strong dismay over the Indian Government’s decision to agree to the banning mercury use in India. After going through a process of detoxification, mercury is used in medicine, and its great efficacy and benefits have been experienced for many centuries. Even His Holiness the Dalai Lama, when he was 78, shared an anecdote that His Holiness is perfectly healthy with the consumption of Tibetan Precious pills, and did not witness any toxicity related to mercury being used in Tibetan precious pills.

Dr. Rigzin Sangmo, head of the R&D Dept., gave an introductory speech with a brief history about the evolution of Tibetan Medicine and its current status in the global health care system. She discussed the Department’s research work and shared evidence of the positive outcome of Tibetan medicine in the treatment of chronic disorders such as diabetes, cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension, and gastrointestinal disorders. Expressing concern over the challenges that lie ahead, she emphasized the need for more rigorous and sustainable research work in Tibetan Medicine. The committee received 16 papers, out of which five articles most relevant to the conference were selected.

The Conference had a total of 215 participants from 10 different countries.

The Chief Guest of the Inaugural function, Health Kalon, Dr. Tsering Wangchuk, noted that “MenTsee-Khang has been continuously working hard to serve and uplift the health of Tibetans at large through Tibetan Medicine”. Although the allopathic clinics run by the CTA and the Tibetan Medicine clinics

by Men-Tsee-Khang established in each Tibetan Settlement are 4

News managed independently, the patients themselves have integrated and sought the benefits from both systems. In addition, he mentioned that the Health Department has a vision to integrate the two systems in each settlement, for example, by organizing workshops on investigative and diagnostic methods of Western medicine for the practicing doctors of Tibetan Medicine.

The first speaker at the conference, Dr. Sarah Sallon from Hadassah Natural Medical Research Center, spoke on the topic, “Is Mercury in Tibetan Medicine toxic? Clinical, neurocognitive and biochemical results of a cross sectional study”.

She explained that this collaborative project with Men-Tsee-Khang was successful in studying mercury or Tsothel in Tibetan medicine through scientific research as a non-toxic, safe component in nature. Dr. Cecile Vennos, head of scientific affairs of Padma Inc., described her article entitled “From Medical tradition to Traditional Medicine: A Tibetan formula in the European framework”.

Mr. Dziugas Meskelevicius of Vilnius University, Lithuania spoke on the topic, “Traditional Tibetan medicine as a potential source of agents for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme: A controlled, cell culture-based pilot study”, a scientific study done in collaboration with Men-Tsee-Khang. Dr. Namgyal Qusar, presented his abstract on the title “Weight reduction in patients with Coronary Artery Disease: Comparison of traditional Tibetan Medicine and Western diet”. Dr. Marie T Nicolas from France, who is a researcher as well as an educationist was the last speaker. She shared her concern about the common problems of linking different fields of knowledge seen while studying and teaching modern scientific Men-Tsee-Khang

Jan - Mar 2016 education in developed countries.

The inaugural function concluded with the chanting of prayers for the prosperity of Tibetan Medicine and Astro-science, followed by lunch.

The afternoon session started at 1 p.m. with a 30-minute presentation by the speakers and a discussion session. The chairpersons of the Conference were: Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, Chief Medical Officer and Chairman of the High level Medical and Astro. Council of Men-Tsee-Khang; Dr. Lobsang Tsering, Epidemiologist consultant, Dept. of Health, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala; and Dr. Tsetan Dorjee Sadutshang, Chief Medical Officer, Tibetan Delek Hospital, Dharmasala. The chairpersons introduced the speakers who gave 20-minutes presentations with 10 minutes for discussion.

The Valedictory function started at 5.35 p.m. after the arrival of the Chief Guest, Dr. Prof. Madam B. Tsering, member of Tibetan Parliament in exile and the Director of the Dalai Lama Institute of Higher Studies located on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

The Chief Guest distributed certificates and souvenirs with the traditional scarf to the chairpersons, speakers, personal physicians of His Holiness, foreign participants, and ex-MTK participants. She lauded all the speakers for their interesting presentations backed by scientific evidence to prove the effectiveness of Tibetan Medicine. She also spoke on her personal experience with Tibetan Medicine treatment in general, and how Tibetan medicine has offered a good quality of life to some of her known cancer patients, in particular. The conference concluded with a vote of thanks

by Dr. SonamWangmo, R&D Dept., followed by chanting of a melodious

prayer for the prosperity of MenTsee-Khang.

OUTREACH PROGRAMME USA tour Dr. Tenzin Thaye, visiting physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, toured Minnesota, Madison, and New York, USA, from 9 February to 22 March, 2016. The first leg of his tour, from 10 Feb to 3 March, was in Minnesota. The organizers were the Tibetan Association Foundation of Minnesota and the Gyuto Monastery branch there.

During his stay, the doctor provided health care services to around 200 patients, including local Tibetans settled there. The people who came were interested in traditional Tibetan medicine. He gave talks on “Treatment and dietary lifestyle according to Tibetan medicine” in the Tibetan Community Hall. On 28 Feb he gave a presentation to the Tibetan community on prevention and how to maintain good health through Tibetan medicine.

In Madison, the tour was organized

by Dr. Yangbum Gyal, ex-staff of Men-Tsee-Khang. During the 5-day tour (5 to 9 March), the doctor saw around 20 people. He advised them about treatment, diet, and lifestyle.

He also participated in a panelist talk on “The World We Make, Q&A Panelists” organized by the UWMadison Office of Human Resources, University of Madison. The panelists were Dr. Tsetan Dorji Sadhutsang, Dr. Tenzin Thaye, and Dr. Yangbum Gyal.

From 11 to 15 March the doctor visited New York. Dr. Dawa Ridak, ex-staff of Men-Tsee-Khang helped organize the tour there. He gave a public talk on diet, lifestyle, and treatment methods according to Tibetan medicine.

Around 100 people gathered for the presentation.

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UPCOMING COURSES AND CONFERENCES IN TIBETAN MEDICINE

Leh, Ladkah Men-Tsee-Khang Cultural Centre Leh-Ladakh will be conducting a 5 day course on Tibetan medicine from 22 to 26 August, 2016 at Leh, Ladakh.

The main aim is to construct a foundation on Tibetan Medicine and to open a door for further studies on Tibetan Medicine. The Centre initiates such activities where people from all corners of the world could come together and learn an alternate system of healing on a common platform. Courses will be conducted by expert lecturers from MenTsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro. College, Dharamsala.

For details and registration visit our website at:

www.men-tsee-khang.org

Donations for Centenary Celebrations (March 23, 2016 - March 23, 2017) Tashi Tsering Phuri Staff 22,222.00 Dr Tashi Lhamo USA 8,000.00 Dr Tenzin Namdol USA 10,000.00 Dr Gyurmey Tenzin Canada 10,100.00 Dr. Kunga Chokey Belgium 7,981.00 Dr Ganzorig Russia 102,420.00 Dr Tamdin S Bradley UK 50,000.00 Mrs Ngawang Dolkar Nepal 5,000.00 Dr Tsering Wangyal Moscow 101,000.00 Dr Lhakpa Dolma Bylakuppe 10,000.00 Dr Tenzin Choekten Dharamsala 3,000.00 Dr Dawa Dharamsala 15,000.00 Dr Lobsang Soepa Spiti Norbulingka 55,555.00 Dr Kunchok Palzom USA 5,000.00 Dr Nyima Youdon Namseling USA 10,000.00 Dr Tenzin Dakpa Canada 6,975.00 Dr Tenzin Kyizom Canada 4,650.00 Dr Karma Dolma Canada 4,650.00 Dr Tenzin Tsepel & Dr Tenzin Kyipa Canada 9,300.00 Dr Tsering Dorjee Dekhang Canada 4,650.00 Dr Ngawang Dechen & Dr Chungdak Canada 4,650.00 Dr Sonam Dolma Canada 2,325.00 Mr Phurbu Tsering & Dr. Kunsang Canada 4,650.00 Dr Kalsang Dorjee Canada 4,650.00 Dr Tenzin Jinpa 11,000.00 Dr Jigme Norbu 3,000.00 Mr Jampa Kalsang USA 6,570.00 Dr Choying Phuntsok USA 6,570.00 Mr Tenzin Paksham USA 10,000.00 Mr Jamyang Thapkey USA 10,000.00 Dr Tenzin Zompa Dharamsala 5,000.00 Men-Tsee-Khang

Dharamsala: Men-Tsee-Khang is organizing a 5-day Level 1 & Level 2 Course in English on Tibetan Medicine from 8 to 19 September, 2016 and a 5 day Level 3 Course in English on Tibetan Medicine from 20 to 24 September, 2016 at Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh (INDIA). 5-day level 3 course are specialized courses, which offer two parallel & optional courses under the respective themes: “Healthy Mind Healthy Body” & “Materia Medica and Pharmacology”.

For details contact or register at: tmaicollege@men-tsee-khang.org Ms. Sonam Lhamo, Course Coordinator or visit our website at: www.men-tsee-khang.org

4th Conference on Body, Mind & Life 12 – 14 OCTOBER, 2016

We are glad to bring you the fourth successive conference on Body, Mind and Life, scheduled to be held from 12 – 14 October, 2016 at MenTsee-Khang, Dharamsala. The topic of discussion will be on Depression…its causes, conditions and remedies.

Depression is one such mental illness or disorder which can be seen in different forms such as, sadness, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, ashamed or restless and more…if depression has many forms then it has also many definitions. There are different schools of thoughts and traditions which has its own way of presenting depression.

Hence, we are going to invite two each presenters from the field of Buddhist Philosophy, Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astro-Science and Modern Science. There will be question and answer session for the better participation. Moreover, two case studies and panel discussion are also set in for the 3 day program.

For details and registration contact: BODY, MIND & LIFE DEPARTMENT Men-Tsee-Khang, Potala Road Dharamsala - 176215 Distt. Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) INDIA Email : bodymindlife@men-tsee-khang.org Website: www.men-tsee-khang.org 6

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Donations for Centenary Celebrations (March 23, 2016 - March 23, 2017)

Dr. Lobsang Soepa Staff Dr. Tenzin Thaye Staff Mr. Tenzin Nyandak (branch) Staff Tashi Tsering Phuri Staff 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 Mr. Dhonden Dorjee Staff 111,111.00 Dr. Penpa Tsering Retired Dharamsala 33,000.00 Dr. Yeshi Dhonden Ex staff Dharamsala 100,000.00 Dr. Lobsang Tsultrim Ex staff Holland 30,000.00 Sri. Roshan Pradhan Sikkim 7,000.00 Sudhakar Vuumiri 1,000.00 Dr. Namgyal Tsering USA 10,000.00 Dr. Kyizom Bhuti USA 20,000.00 Dr. Nyima Tsering Delhi 100,000.00 Dr. Yangbum Gyal USA 10,000.00 Dr. Kalsang Dhonden Dharamsala 50,000.00 Mr. N. Krishna Kumar Indian 3,000.00 Mr. Himanshu R. Bhat Indian 11,000.00 Dr. Dorjee Tsetan Nederland 25,100.00 Dr. Jampa Yonten Bangalore 7,500.00 Terry V. Eagan USA 65,904.00 Apel Gabreila Germany 13,980.00 Dr. Tsering Thar Swiss 15,000.00 Tibet Forderkriese V Germany 300,000.00 Ogawa yashushi Japan 5,000.00 Dr. Ngawang Lodoe Sera 888.00 Sri Radhay Shyam Delhi 21,000.00 Sushil Goel Rohini 10,000.00 Indira Kumar Rohini 1,000.00 Jatin Agarwal Navi Mumbai 2,100.00 Abhand Krishna 1,001.00 MTK staff/Wagers (from July 2013- March, 2016) 5,880,774.40

The year 2016 will be a watershed year in the history of Men-Tsee-Khang.

We celebrate 100 years of establishing Men-TseeKhang 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 Men-Tsee-Khang’s Centenary Celebration. So far, they have contributed over 5.1 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.

Anisha Milind Karmarkar Venkey Srinivasan Zochen Ganor Rinpochen Dr Tseyang & Youdon Thaksham Palden Upper TCV

Secunderabad 5,000.00 Mumbai 5,000.00 Bangalore 3,000.00 Tezu 40,000.00 Lhasa 5,000.00 Swiss 10,240.00 Dharamsala 1,650.00

Donations received from January to March, 2016 Scholarship Ivan Pericoli France 59,572.00 Tove Langemyr Larsen Norway 58,812.00 Dr.Roland & Mag.Elisabeth Rainer Austria 60,598.00 Tibet Freunde Switzerland 120,050.00 Tove Langemyr Larsen Norway 30,060.00

Staff Children Scholarship Medical France Tibet Association France 247,714.00 Ingela Grumme Sweden 11,490.00 Anne Brunila Finland 63,283.00 Lokhnina Elena Russia 10,000.00 Initiative Oberland Germany 5,868.00 Inter Educare E.V Germany 147,045.00 Franco Lorenzoni Italy 13,971.00 Medical France Tibet Association France 259,531.00 Tibet Charity Denmark 109,691.53 Janet E Goldman USA 47,537.00

Outreach Fund USA Outreach tour USA 370,500.00

(Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute) Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala - 176 215 Distt. Kangra, H.P. India

Donations received through Branch Clinics

Aishwarya Raje Mumbai 5,000.00 Mr Jayanti Pokar Mumbai 3,500.00 Ina Satara Mumbai 3,500.00 Mr Paresh Zatakia Mumbai 3,500.00 Amrut Bhai Momaya Mumbai 2,500.00 Krishna Murthy Mumbai 1,000.00 Mr Bharat Shah Mumbai 2,000.00 Omesh Gandhi Ahmedabad 11,000.00 Dr Hema Jaju Ahmedabad 100,000.00 Sangeeta Aras Bangalore 10,000.00

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Puja Fund Dr.Kunga Chokey(Ex.staff) Belgium 3,104.00

Poor & Needy Patients Tove Langemyr Larsen Norway 11,356.00 Stephen Rekab Ireland 15,166.00 Renate Koeckeis, Germany 14,600.00 Dr.Apel Gabriela Germany 14,510.00

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