Newsletter jan mar 2015

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

News Letter

Vol. XXXVI

January - March 2015

FREE MEDICAL CAMP Sankisa, Uttar Pradesh During the Buddhist teaching based on the Dhammapada by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Men-Tsee-Khang organized a free medical camp. The teaching was organized by the Youth Buddhist Society (YBS) of India in Sankisa, Uttar Pradesh, India from January 31 - February 1, 2015.

The team was led by Dr. Tenzin Thaye, visiting physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The team included a doctor, two dispensers and an accountant.

The coordinator of the medical

54 anniversary of Men-Tsee-Khang, From left: Dr. Tsering Wangchuk, Health Kalon, CTA; Dr. Lobsang Sangay, Sikyong; Honourable Health Minister, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh Mr. Kaul Singh Thakur (Chief Guest); Mr. Penpa Tsering, Chairman TPIE and Director of Men-Tsee-Khang

camp was Mr. Tenzin Dorjee, special task.

CONTENTS Outreach Programme

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Inauguration of Wellness Center

Medicine Buddha Empowerment

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54 founding anniversary

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Upcoming courses and conference

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A total of 91 patients were provided with the traditional Tibetan system of health care during the teaching.

The patients received free m e d i c i n e amounting to Rs. 6,549.24

The Jindal Charitable Trust cosponsored the medical camp.

They provided free accommodation for the 6 staff, the tents for consultation and dispensing medicine during the teachings.

OUTREACH PROGRAMME Medical Camp, Dharamsala.

Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute of His Holiness the Dalai Lama) held a medical camp at the Tsuklag Khang temple, from 6-7 March, 2015 after the successful completion

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.

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Please send emails to: feedback@men-tsee-khang.org

of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s one day teaching on Jataka tales on 5th March, 2015.

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:

Email Addresses

Mail Consultation

email: mailconsultant@men-tsee-khang.org Phone: 0091 1892 223222/223113 Ext: 216

Membership / Scholarship Sponsorhip Secretary Men-Tsee-Khang Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala, Distt. Kangra H.P Pin - 176 215 Phone:0091-1892-223222/ 223113 Fax:0091-1892-224116 Email: scholarship@men-tsee-khang.org

The medical camp was led under the supervision of the Special Task Department of Men-TseeKhang.

The medical camp comprised of two doctors, two astroscience practitioners and seven administrative staff.

Health care services were provided to 152 patients and 11 people received oral astro-science consultation.

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

41 patients were given free health care service amounting to Rs. 4,233.05 INAUGURATION OF NEW WELLNESS CENTER

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Men-Tsee-Khang’s aim is to provide a wholistic alternative system of Tibetan health care. In

addition to the branch clinic, a wellness center was inaugurated on 27 Feb, 2015 in Ahmedabad, which is adjacent to the branch clinic there.

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1961.

He said that “we have been treating people through this ancient medicine therapy for 54 years. It is already famous in the west.

Gradually, people in India and other Asian countries are turning to this medical system”.

He stated that Tibetan medicine today is acknowledged as an integrated medical system.

He appreciated the sponsor’s generosity in carrying out this noble act in the city.

Mr. Manoj Bhai and Kiran Bhai Vadodaria (sponsors of the Ahmedabad branch clinic) graced the inauguration of the new wellness center. They untied the ribbon followed by prayers at the Wellness Center by the doctors, staff and mild therapists.

The function concluded with a thank you speech by Dr. Tenzin Nyima, chief resident doctor of the clinic.

The main function was held at the waiting hall of the clinic. MenTsee-Khang Director Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri was also present for the inauguration ceremony.

Dignitaries, patients, friends and well wishers also participated at the function.

MEDICINE BUDDHA EMPOWERMENT

Mr. Himanshu hosted the function by introducing the Director of Men-TseeKhang. The Director then presented a speech on the development of Men-TseeKhang since its inception in Men-Tsee-Khang

The inauguration was aired on news media and posted on Ahmedabad Mirror as well.

Dekyiling, Dehradun

Men-Tsee-Khang’s 3 clinics in Dehradun area and Vana Retreats jointly organized Medicine Buddha Empowerment in Dehradun.

His Holiness Sakya Trizin Dorjechang kindly accepted to bestow the Medicine Buddha Empowerment at the request of Men-Tsee-Khang branch clinics located in the region of Dehradun and Vana Retreats.

This empowerment was initiated for the sake of all sentient beings liberating from mental and physical illnesses, thereby ensuring a longer and healthy life.

The empowerment was held at the Men-Tsee-Khang plot of land near the Drikung Monastery, Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 6 March, 2015.

The empowerment started at 7:30 a.m. with the offering of body, speech and mind mandala to His Holiness Sakya Trizin Dorjechang

by Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, visiting physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mr. Veer Singh, Vana Malsi Estate.

Around 35,000 devotees attended the empowerment. On the special occasion Dr. Tsewang Tamdin and Dr. Tsundue Dolma administered health care services to 217 patients, free consultation and medicine; amounting to Rs. 16,534.55 The services was provided to the public who attended 3

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the empowerment.

Besides traditional Tibetan medical services, the Department of Health’s Dekyiling settlement health care center also provided first aid for emergencies based on the allopathic

system of treatment.

Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank Mr. Kailash Uniyal of Panache Valley (free service in levelling the ground for the empowerment, space for parking vehicles and water tankers), the Sakya monastery for their prepartory work, volunteers from Vana Retreats, Regional Tibetan Youth Congress, Regional Tibetan Women’s Association, the Ex-army association and various associations of Dekyiling Tibetan Settlement, and Drikung Monastery.

MEN-TSEE-KHANG’S 54th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY Men-Tsee-Khang celebrated its 54th founding anniversary on the 22 of March, 2015.

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nunneries and the media.

The function commenced with the arrival of the Chief Guest followed by the recitation of the Yuthok prayers and offering of ceremonial butter tea and sweet rice.

The Chief Guest on the occasion was Shri. Kaul Singh Thakur, Honourable Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh.

Dr. Lobsang Sangye, Sikyong; Mr. Penpa Tsering, the Chairman of Tibetan Parliamentin-Exile and Dr. Tsering Wangchuk, Honourable Health Minister, CTA were the special guests.

Then the Director, Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri addressed the gathering. He welcomed the Chief Guest for his presence on the occasion sharing his precious time, and thanked all the Indian and Tibetan dignitaries and the media who attended the function.

He presented the progress report of Men-Tsee-Khang since its inception in 1961 by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He mentioned the problems faced in terms of finances and man-

The Indian dignitaries who attended the function with the Health Minister were Mr. Ravi Thakur, MLA Lahaul & Spiti, and other Indian dignitaries; Kalon; secretaries of the various departments of CTA, Governing Body members of Men-Tsee-Khang, Institutes, NGO’s, monasteries, 4

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power during Men-Tsee-Khang’s early years.

On the occasion of the 54th

anniversary, he said that “we rejoice because we did our best to achieve something, and at the same time we re-dedicate our services, firmly believing in a noble cause, and also reminding ourselves that what we do here in Men-Tsee-Khang substantially benefits humanity”.

He informed the gathering that what we have achieved till now is a collective effort of 140 doctors, 15 astro-science practioners, 294 administrative staff and 93 wagers.

He announced that 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 MenTsee-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 Men-Tsee-Khang

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will have several outreach and commemorative events, both in India and internationally.

The chief guest presented awards to the staff that have completed 30 and 20 years of service in Men-Tsee-Khang while the Sikyong distributed Tserampa Degree to the 6th batch graduate astro-science

practitioners and felicitation scarf to Dr. Jamyang Tashi, head of Pharmacy Department for the successful preparation of Tso-thel (detoxified mercury).

The 17th, 18th and 19th batch medical students were awarded certificates by Mr. Penpa Tsering and the 9th and 10th batch astroscience students by Dr. Tsering Wangchuk.

Special guest Dr. Tsering Wangchuk, Honourable Health Minister, CTA addressed the gathering and said that “MenTsee-Khang is an important part

of Central Tibetan Administration, Health Department, and is proud that the Institute has achieved a lot in the service of humanity”.

He informed that the Institute has played a major role in improving the health of Tibetan people living in exile as well as many people who have also very much benefited with the help of traditional Tibetan medicine.

He also thanked the Himachal government in supporting MenTsee-Khang.

Mr. Penpa Tsering, chairman TPIE congratulated the institute on its 54th founding anniversary and appreciated the Honourable Minister for his presence on the occasion. He said that the whole purpose of our life is to make other people happy and today the Honourable Health Minister being here made the administration and staff of the Institute happy.

The chairman stated that “His Holiness envisioned the setting up of the Medical & Astro. Institute in less than 2 years in exile starting with two persons and said that the success and achievement of the organization is because of all the people who have worked hard since its inception till now”.

He said that besides material development it is important to have inner growth, to be good human beings and especially 5

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the doctors to be more compassionate while dealing with patients.

Dr. Lobsang Sangye, Sikyong congratulated the institute on its founding anniversary. He informed that as per the vision of His Holiness, in 1961 he envisioned the Tibetan Medical institute and prophesied that in 20 to 30 years down the line, starting with two teachers and 10 student you will see the success in 20 to 30 years from now. He said that “we have an institute to boast to the world particularly in service to those in need.”

Medical research has advanced to an extent that some of the many famous major university and Emory University have come here incorporated with partnership, and research.

You will hear many stories of cancer patients who have given up, doctors have given up, they come here and get cured. This is an achievement and this achievement is also due to the great state of Himachal Pradesh.

He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to this great state, to the great people of Himachal Pradesh and to the Honourable Health Minister’s great leadership.

The Chief Guest presented his speech with reverence and his first respect to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

He then thanked the Sikyong, Chairman of Tibetan Parliamentin-Exile, Honorable Health Men-Tsee-Khang

Minister CTA, deputy speaker, members of parliament, dignitaries, directors, doctors, scholars, astro-science practitioners, staff and students who participated in the function.

1 class in 1954 raising an Indian and Tibetan flag, Hindu Tibetan Bhai Bhai. Dalai Lama came down and put his hand on my head. I was so much honoured and since then we have close relations.

He said that he was extremely happy to be hear and specially honoured to be with the Sikyong, speaker, his colleague MLA from Lahaul & Spiti Mr. Ravi Thakur on this 54 anniversary of Tibetan medicine.

“Himachal is lucky to have His Holiness in the state and MenTsee-Khang which was set up in 1916 in Tibet thereafter by the 14th Dalai Lama in exile in India in 1961 to preserve, promote and revive the system that has practised for thousands of years in Tibet” said the chief guest.

Tibetan Medicine is included in AYUSH. As a human being we suffer from ailments, a healthy body keeps a healthy mind. The Honourable Minister narrated his personal experience with Tibetan medicine to the gathering. He said that he was suffering from bronchial allergy and went to see the famous lady doctor Dr. Dolma.

He said that “she put her fingers on my pulse for 5 to 7 minutes and narrated the problems I faced, treatment and what should I take or not take”. I was surprised to see that no doctor can tell the type of disease you’re facing.

Then I saw Dr. Yeshi Dhonden, former personal physician to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and he used urine therapy, and gave treatment. The Minister said he was convinced that Tibetan system of medicine is best in the world.

I am reminded of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Panchen lama who came to Mandi going to Rewalsar, and I was a student of

The 54 years of travel has led to strengthen and make this system popular around the world. He stated that we are all committed to provide qualitative medical facilities to the people.

Mr. Tsering Phuntsok, the Registrar gave a word of thanks and the ceremony concluded with a prayer for the prosperity of Tibetan medicine and astroscience followed by lunch.

DIRECTOR’S TOURS From February 25 to March 2, our Director toured Delhi and Ahmedabad to greet our staff there and offer words of encouragement.

In Ahmedabad, he graced the inaugural ceremony of the establishment of Men-TseeKhang Wellness Center on Friday, February 27. With this, the service of our present clinic is greatly expanded, for which we thank Manoj Bhai and Kiran Bhai for their generous support.

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CONFERENCES

COURSES

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

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DEPARTMENT: COLLEGE

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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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

Donations received through branch clinics from January to March , 2015 Mr. Vipin & Himanchu Nandan

Delhi

4,400.00

Donations received from January to March, 2015

Scholarship Tibet Freunde Switzerland 58,941.00

Staff Children Scholarship

Reija Lilja Finland 24,542.00 Ingela Grumme Sweden 45,940.00 Initiative Oberland Germany 11,210.00 Medical France Tibet Association France 250,361.00 Tibet Charity Denmark 32,808.00 Anne Brunila Finland 38,107.00 Carta Tonella Switzerland 20,745.00

Human Resource Development Fund Tove Langemyr Larsen Norway 523,019.00

Medical & Astro. Students Initiative(MASI) Fund

SEK Tibet Switzerland 15,161.00

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

Dr. Lobsang Soepa 111,111.00 Dr. Tenzin Thaye 10,807.00 Mr. Tenzin Nyandak (branch) 1,111.00 Tashi Tsering Phuri 33,333.00 Ven. Thubten Wangchen, Fundacio Casa del Tibet 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 MTK staff/Wagers (from July 2013- March, 2015) 4,606,538.02

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