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
Vol. 61
HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND: Celebrating 102 Years of Men-Tsee-Khang’s Public Health Service And Thank You India events Kolkata The outreach programme was led by Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, one of the Visiting Physicians to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, including Ms. Sonam Tsamchoe, Tibetan
March 2019
seminar on Sowa-Rigpa and Ayurveda in Kolkata would help to enhance the exchange of knowledge between the two systems. The guests of honour were Mrs. Mamata Majumdar, Councillor of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Mrs. Santasree Chaudhuri, award winning Social Entrepreneur, women’s rights activist Poet and Writer, and friend of Men-Tsee-Khang. The team conducted two lectures, 316 health consultations and 33 oral-astro consultations. 103RD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Dharamsala Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa) celebrated its 103rd Anniversary on 29 March 2019, graced by the Health Kalon Mr. Choekyong Wangchuk, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the Chief Guest along with Special Guest, Dr. Gurdarshan Gupta, Chief Medical Officer of Kangra, H.P. Other guests included officials from various CTA departments, Head of various Tibetan NGOs, the Media, Men-Tsee-Khang staff and students.
Astro-Science Practitioner (TASP); Mrs. Tenzin Norlha, Head of Quality Control and Ms. Kalsang Dechen, Event Manager from Dharamsala; and Mr. Tenzin Tashi, Sales Executive from Delhi Export Unit. The event was hosted from 22 to 24 March, 2019 at Kolkata Branch Clinic with the help from Dr. Tsering Youdon, Chief Resident Doctor of Kolkata clinic; Dr. Migmar, 2 intern doctors, and four staff (Ms. Kunchok Dolma, Mr. Kalsang Wangdue, Ms. Dawa Lhamo, Mr. Lhagyal) from the clinic. The Chief Guest Shri. Kunj Bihari Singhania, Secretary of Kolkata Unit, Antar-Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad, (ARSP) appreciated the institute for providing public health care service to the locals of Kolkata for more than three decades. He also recommended that a joint
Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, Director of Men-Tsee-Khang, briefed the audience on the current status of Men-TseeKhang and its activities, including free medical camps organized in India and overseas; conferences of the Body Mind and Life department and the Students Exchange
Editor Ms. Kalsang Dechen editor@men-tsee-khang.org
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the efforts in exchange of knowledge between Tibetan medicine and western medicine. He further encouraged graduating doctors and Astro-Science Practitioners to learn the western medical approach and different astrological practices to deepen their knowledge. Dr. Gurdarshan Gupta stated that the holistic approach to health is now gaining popularity in the global community. The government of India established a separate Ministry of AYUSH for traditional systems to enhance and encourage these systems to grow. Education Programme. He announced the incorporation of Late Dr. Tenzin Jangchup clinic in Warsaw, Poland under Men-Tsee-Khang, and a new degree course of Men-Pa Duera-Wa degree for non-Tibetans. He thanked the Government of India, AYUSH Ministry and the Government of Karnataka for its financial contribution to assist in the establishment of a new Men-Tsee-Khang College in Bengaluru.
At the event, the Chief Guest launched 13 new books of Men-Tsee-Khang and felicitated the staff who have dedicated 20 and 30 years of services in the institute. Dr. Gurdarshan Gupta awarded certificates to the graduate and post graduate doctors and Astro-Science Practitioners.
The Chief Guest congratulated the institute and applauded the activities carried out under the guidance of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. He commended
Ladakh The 103rd Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa) anniversary function was held on 23 March 2019 at the T.R Sonamling Hall.
March 2019 The Chief Guest in attendance was Shree Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Council. Other guests were Chief Officer of the National Research Institute of SowaRigpa, Ladakh (AYUSH), the Govt. of India; officials from Settlement Office; Heads of monasteries and NGOs in Ladakh.
presided as the Chief Guest and Ms. Rita Rai (ward member of Raigaon) as the Special Guest of the occasion. Ms. Tenzin Dhadon, Tibetan Welfare Officer, Kalimpong; Mr. Dorjee Gyalpo, Tibetan Welfare Officer, Bhutan; Mr.
The event was given extensive media coverage by Nyamdrel cable network, Doordarshan, Leh and the Press Club of Ladakh. Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank the T.R Sonamling office and TCV School for providing the venue and sound system. MEDICAL CAMP/AWARENESS PROGRAMME Dharamsala A 2-day medical camp was organized at the courtyard of Tsuglagkhang, Dharamsala on 28 February and 1 March 2019. The medical camp was carried out under the supervision of the Special Task Department of Men-TseeKhang. A team of three doctors, a Tibetan Astro-Science Practitioner (TASP) and six administrative staff rendered 164 health consultations, 24 Kam-Khab (acupuncture), and 14 oral-astro consultations. Books by and about H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama and herbal products were displayed to the audience. Charity medicines amounting to Rs. 12,335.78 were dispensed to the poor and needy. Ladakh Dr. Thinlay Namgyal was invited to TCV School Ladakh to give a health talk on the effects of substance abuse and addictions on 4 April 2019. Dr. Thinlay Namgyal gave a detailed presentation, introducing the types of substances such as cigarettes, cannabis, syringes, alcohol, drugs and tobaccos which affect people’s social life, and the economy. He then moved on to describe the drawbacks of consuming these substances and suggested ways of how to overcome addictions. There were around 300 students, teachers, Director and Assistant Headmaster of TCV. The awareness programme was telecast on the cable networks in the afternoon. INAUGURATION OF NEW CLINIC IN JAIGAON Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa) inaugurated a new branch clinic in Jaigaon on 1 April 2019, opposite Believer’s Church, Raigaon, Manglabari Haat. The opening ceremony was held at the Choelsum Buddhist Community Hall. Shri. Bishnu Lama, (Pradhan of Gram Panchayat I)
Tsewang Paljor, Representative of Choelsum Buddhist Community and media persons from Janta TV, Voice TV, and Hamro Prajashakti TV, were invited to the ceremony. Sorig products were displayed and Men-Tsee-Khang brochures were distributed to the audience. Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank Choelsum Buddhist Committee for providing the venue for the function.
HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND: CELEBRATING 103 YEARS OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG’S PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES Our Centenary outreach tours to USA East Coast/ Canada, Europe, USA West Coast and South America conducted between April 2018 to March 2019 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 more world tours. Our subsequent tours to various places had also been a great success. We plan to conduct more outreach tours (health consultations, oral-astro consultations, lectures/ workshops on Tibetan Medicine & Tibetan AstroScience, exhibition, sale of health products) every year.
FRIENDS OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG (FOM) Paying an Annual Membership of Rupees 1,000.00, Well Wishers and Patients can sign up for FRIENDS OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG (FOM). Presently, there are 57 members in Delhi and 37 members in Mumbai. 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. The 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. 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
DONATION RECEIVED MARCH 2019 7,894.72 8,309.00 28,482.00 14,181.00
Bengaluru College Project Shahar Sagi Israel Tove Langemyr Larsen Norway
10,000.00 272,210.00
Australia
Poor & Needy Patient Fund Ngawang India Ama Tashi Dolma India
INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL TIBETAN MEDICINE CO. LTD. Pulawska 410, 02-845 Warsaw, Poland, NIP 5252327192 +48 22 251 44 44 +48 783 12 13 14 ittm@men-tsee-khang.org www.tibetanmedicalinstitute.com facebook.com/tibmedinstitute
UPCOMING EVENTS TIBETAN MEDICINE (SOWA-RIGPA) & TIBETAN ASTRO-SCIENCE COURSE IN ENGLISH AT MEN-TSEE-KHANG
3 - 7 September 2019: A 5-day Introductory Course on Tibetan Medicine
9 - 20 September 2019: A 10-day Foundation Course on Tibetan Medicine
23 - 27 September 2019: A 5-day Introductory Course on Tibetan Astro-Science
For details, contact: Course Coordinator: Ms. Sonam Lhamo Email: college@men-tsee-khang.org Website: www.men-tsee-khang.org
Staff Children Scholarship Initiative Oberland Germany Isil Dindar Turkey Craig Gardner Australia Patricia Gardner Australia
Stipend of retired staff Craig Gardner
NEW BRANCH IN WARSAW, POLAND
28,481.00 50,000.00 15,000.00
MEN-PA DUERA-WA DEGREE COURSE FOR NON-TIBETANS Men-Tsee-Khang is happy to announce the Men-Pa Duera-Wa Degree Course for 2021 in Dharamsala, India. A 5-year degree will be given to the interested candidates from Himalayan Indian States (Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh) Nepal, Bhutan, Russia, Mongolia, Kalmykia, Buriyat and Tuva. The Degree course will cover Buddhist Philosophy, SowaRigpa, Astro-Science, and Tibetan Language. For details visit: www.duerawa.men-tsee-khang.org