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)
News Letter
May 2017
CENTENARY PROGRAMME
and Astro-Science were given to the media as well.
South America To mark the 100th founding Anniversary of Men-TseeKhang, South America outreach tour from 23 March to 3 May, 2017 was led by Dr. Tenzin Lhazey, Chief Resident Doctor of Paonta Branch Clinic accompanied by Dr. Norchung, Documentation and Publication Department; Mrs. Lhamo Yangchen, Tibetan Astro-Science Practitioner; Mr. Phuntsok Rigzin, Chief Accountant and Mr. Tenzin Choekyab, Head of Medicine and Sales section.
The tour was successful owing to the support from Mrs. Carolina, Mrs. Gloria Bredice, the Founder and Director of Tendrel Fundacion; Lama Rinchen Khadro and Lama Sangye, the Founder and Director of Kagyue
The team toured Cordoba, Rosario, Buenos Aires in Argentina; Arica and Santiago in Chile; Lima in Peru and Sao Paulo in Brazil. Series of lectures on Tibetan Medicine and Astro-Science, and workshops on Tibetan Medical Massage, yearly prediction and marital compatibility were conducted. The doctors and Astro-Science Practitioner provided health consultations and oral-astro consultations to the people. Exhibitions on Tibetan Medicine and AstroScience were other special features of the programme.
Thekchen Choling; Deputy Vlado Mirosevic, the National President of Chile’s Liberal Party; Mr. Fernando Salinas, Chavu-Verastegui, Mr. Tsewang Phuntsok, Tibet House Brazil; Luiza Hiromi Tanaka, volunteers and supporters in Argentina, Chile, Peru and Brazil. COURSE Tibetan Medicine Course in English Tibetan Medical and Astro. College of Men-Tsee-Khang organized a 6 - day course on Tibetan Medicine in English from 22 to 30 May, 2017 at the Men-Tsee-Khang hall.
In South America, the team delivered 45 lectures, 4 workshops on Tibetan Medical Massage, 8 workshops on Tibetan Astro-Science, 231 health consultations, and 121 oral-astro consultations. 3 interviews on Tibetan Medicine
This course was given to a group of doctors and students from the University of Minnesota. This is the twelfth time since Men-Tsee-Khang and the Center for Spirituality and Tibetan Healing Initiative, University of Minnesota has collaborated in this venture.
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Nine speakers from the college presented lectures on various topics related to Tibetan Medicine and Astro-Science. Workshop on Accessory Therapies and Pulse Diagnosis & Urine analysis was conducted along with the Panel Discussion.
On 23 May, the Minnesota group gave presentations on Tibetan Medicine and Western Medical Science to the college lecturers and students. BookS AND HERBAL PRODUCTS LAUNCHED BY MEN-TSEE-KHANG Testimonials (My experience with Tibetan Medicine) This book records 500 testimonials of the patients who have been effectively treated with Tibetan Medicine at
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 Website: www.men-tsee-khang-exports.org
various Men-Tsee-Khang branch clinics. These testimonials serve the purpose of bringing awareness about the unique value of Tibetan Medicine as well as provide supportive evidence of its efficacy in treating various chronic and debilitating diseases of the modern times. Centenary Report of Men-Tsee-Khang - Book 1 On the 101st founding Anniversary of Men-Tsee-Khang, Centenary report of Men-Tsee-Khang - Book 1 was launched by the President of Central Tibetan Administration, Dr. Lobsang Sangay. The book gives details of the centenary celebration of MenTsee-Khang held at the Main Temple on 23 March, 2016 and the International Conference on Tibetan Medicine from 24 to 25 March, 2016 at Men-TseeKhang hall.
May 2017 Centenary Report of Men-Tsee-Khang - Book 2 and 3 on outreach tours will be launched soon. Tajuk Dawoe (Smooth & Silky) Tajuk Dawoe is suitable for all hair types. It nourishes your hair, making it smooth & silky and cleanse your scalp from dandruff and itching. It also promotes hair growth and reduces hair fall.
FRIENDS OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG (FOM) Paying an Annual Membership of Rupees 1,000.00, Well Wishers and Patients in Delhi have come together to form FRIENDS OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG (FOM). Presently, there are 30+ members, and memberships are coming in. Mumbai will be the next city to form FOM. We will request Friends and Well Wishers in other cities, before long. Broadly, there will be three areas of collaborations between Men-Tsee-Khang and the concerned FOM, namely, Events jointly promoted by Men-Tsee-Khang and the concerned FOM; Events primarily promoted by Men-Tsee-Khang and the concerned FOM giving support, and, Events primarily promoted by the concerned FOM and Men-Tsee-Khang giving support in terms of human resources. Presently, one Bank Account is maintained. Membership Account is maintained by city and the concerned FOM may use the funds received from its members. For the benefit of all FOM, we have created an Email account. There are some postings from Men-Tsee-Khang relating to the FOM in Delhi. The Password will be changed from time to time and new password(s) will be communicated to all FOM in all regions. fom@men-tsee-khang.org Password: chapter593 Membership Form may be downloaded by visiting the above Email ID.
Tibetan Medicine Courses in English Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical and Astro. College will conduct a 10-day level 1 & 2 Course in English on Tibetan Medicine from 11 to 21 September and 5-day level 3 Course in English on Tibetan Medicine from 22 to 27 September, 2017. Level 3 are specialized courses which offer two parallel and optional courses under the respective themes: “Healthy Mind and Healthy Body” and “Materia Medica and Pharmacology”. For more information and Registration, please visit our website : www.men-tsee-khang.org under upcoming events. or Contact : Ms. Sonam Lhamo, Course Coordinator Email : tmaicollege@men-tsee-khang.org
5th Body, Mind and Life Conference
5th Body, Mind and Life conference on “Prevention of Mental Disorder” will be held from 4 to 6 October, 2017 at Men-Tsee-Khang. This 3-day conference will bring together two scholars each from four different perspectives: Buddhist Psychology, Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astro-Science and Modern Science. For details, please visit our website under the Body, Mind & Life and upcoming events. Email: bodymindlife@men-tsee-khang.org Tel: 91-1892-223222/223113 Mob: 8629036758 6th Body, Mind and Life Conference 6th Body, Mind and Life conference on “Prevention of Mental Disorder” will be held from 22-23 November, 2017 in Mumbai. This forum will present valuable insight on prevention of Mental Disorder through Nine different perspectives: Buddhist Psychology, Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astro-Science, Ayurveda, Western Medical Science, Unani Medicine, Siddha Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine and Yoga Therapy. The conference is jointly organized with K.J. Somaiya Centre for Buddhist Studies, where H.H. the Dalai Lama gave teachings. For details, please visit our website under the Body, Mind & Life and upcoming events. Email: bodymindlife@men-tsee-khang.org
VISITORS IN THE MONTH OF MAY, 2017 Nancy Mcfarlane, Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Dr. Jon Kolkin, an orthopedic surgeon visited Men-Tsee-Khang on 8 May, 2017. 7 members cross-party delegation of Assistants of European Parliamentary: Ms. Zsuzsana Ferenczy, Assistant to MEP Toks; Ms. Harriet Clayton, Assistant to MEP Scott-Cato; Ms. Gyongyver Forro, Assistant to MEP Sogor; Ms. Margareta Kovacova, Assistant to MEP Nagy; Ms. Dalila Bernard, Assistant to MEP Preda; Mr. Flavien Deltort, Assistant to MEP Castaldo; Mr. Francesco Giorgi, Assistant to MEP Panzeri, visited Men-Tsee-Khang on 23 May, 2017 escorted by Ms. Rigzin Choedon Genkhang, EU Advocacy Officer. CHARITABLE HEALTH CARE Men-Tsee-Khang offers charity and subsidized services in order to provide better health care among the Tibetan refugee community and several villages in India. Free and subsidized treatment is given to people especially seniors, poor & needy patients, monks, nuns and students. Jan - March, 2016 April - June, 2016 July - Sept, 2016 Oct - Dec, 2016 Jan - March, 2017
Rs. 9,844,873.68 Rs. 8,514,202.30 Rs. 8,344,016.65 Rs. 9,411,143.58 Rs. 7,308,393.38
(US$ 1,64,081.23) (US$ 1,41,903.37) (US$ 1,39,066.94) (US$ 1,56,852.39) (US$ 1,21,806.56)
DONATION RECEIVED FOR THE MONTH OF May, 2017 Staff Children Scholarship Karin Peilicke Atir Germany 13,788.00 Anne Johannessen Denmark 15,233.00 Inter Educare E.V Germany 118,007.00 Outreach Tour
Outreach Fund
South America 249,200.00
Prevention of Drugs & Substance Abuse (PODASA) The Tibet Fund USA 393,438.00 Library Fund
Miriam Cameron & Michael Ormond USA
Claire Stuckey
USA
6,290.00 12,580.00
Donation received through Branch clinics Mr. Devraj Pal Navi Mumbai 1,000.00 Late Mancha G. Garach’s family Malad 5,000.00
Men-Tsee-Khang Wellness Camps (Celebrating 101 Years of Public Health Service) (March 23, 2017 to March 23, 2018) Our Centenary outreach tours to Australia, USA East Coast/Canada, Singapore, Russia, Europe, Taiwan, USA West Coast and South America conducted between March 23, 2016 to March 23, 2017 had been a great success due to the efforts of various support groups. Above all, the encouragements we received and the experiences we gained, contributed to our initiating another world tour. Our tours to various places in India had also been a great success. We are glad to inform that we are planning to conduct such similar outreach tours (health consultations, oral-astro consultations, lectures/ workshops on Tibetan Medicine & Tibetan AstroScience, exhibition, sale of sorig & health products) between March 23, 2017 to March 23, 2018 to commemorate the 101 Years of Men-Tsee-Khang in Public Health Service. We have formed 6 groups who will visit USA East Coast/Canada, USA West Coast, Europe, Nordic Countries, United Kingdom and South America. Each group will comprise of 4-members (1 doctor, 1 Astro-Science Practitioner and 2-administrative staff). We are currently in the initial stage of planning/scheduling the tour dates. As soon as the tour schedules are confirmed, the details will be posted on our website: www.men-tsee-khang.org under “Upcoming Events”.