Oct dec 2016

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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. XXXXIII

October-December 2016

CONFERENCE Dharamsala: 4th Conference on Body, Mind & Life From 12 to 14 October 2016, the Body, Mind and Life department of Men-Tsee-Khang successfully organized the 4th Conference on Body, Mind and Life in Dharamsala. This year the topic was on depression, its causes and conditions keeping into perspective the growing number of illnesses and disorders rooting from mental instability in today’s world.

Fourth Conference on Body, Mind and Life

scholars each from Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astro-Science, Buddhist Psychology and Modern Psychology were invited to speak on the given topic. Dr. Sonnee Weedn Clinical and Forensic psychologist, sex and addiction therapist spoke from the perspective of modern psychology. Dr. Sudhir K. Khandelwal who heads the Department of Psychiatry, 8 scholars from four different fields, 2 AIIMS ( All India Institute of Medical Sciences) is an expert on mental health. Conference Pg : 1 Dr. Tenzin Lhadon M.D. and Dr Yeshi Courses / Health Awareness Pg : 1 Gelek M.D. worthfully Programme re p re s e nte d perspective on Centenary Outreach Tour Pg : 3 Tibetan Medicine while Tibetan AstroUpcoming courses & conferences Pg: 6 Science Practitioners Mr. Tenzin Nyendak The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa who spoke about his enriching experience during the past Mind & Life Conferences organized by the Mind & Life Institute. He also echoed the importance of sharing ideas between different perspectives in order to build a holistic approach.

and Mr. Kunga Dhondup represented Tibetan Astro-Science at the conference. From the perspective of Buddhist Psychology, Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche and Geshe Lobsang Dawa gave in-depth presentations. The department recorded a total of 240 participants for the conference. The Honourable Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile was the Chief Guest for the closing ceremony. COURSES / HEALTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME 10 - Day Course on Mental Healthcare Services Level-2 The Body, Mind and Life Department of Men-Tsee-Khang successfully organized a 10 - Day Course on Mental Healthcare Services,


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