Sept newsletter

MEN-TSEE-KHANG

News Letter

Vol. XXII

September - 2011

CONTENTS

Closure of Jaigaon branch clinic

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Exhibition tour

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Medical tours & visits

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Research: second phase of screening patients

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Workshop, Seminars, courses,

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Educational activities

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Email Address

Membership / Scholarship

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CLOSURE OF BRANCH CLINIC JAIGAON Jaigaon branch clinic was set up on 1 Feb, 1996 and served the people in the area through traditional system of health care. From the initial stage, the institute has been trying to obtain land and construct a clinic, but has not been successful due to various reasons. The high cost of rent every year and shortage of doctors also added to the problem and hence the clinic has been temporarily closed with effect from 17 May, 2011. The administration has taken measures to ensure and provide continuous health service to the community which is one of its main priorities. Hence, Salugara Branch Clinic was directed to visit Jaigaon once every month to provide health service to the community there since June, 2011.

rated by Mr. Thupten Tashi, settle- ple living in the settlement visited ment officer and Mr. Nyima the chief the exhibition. It was succeeded by justice commission of Northern the exhibition in Paonta Sahib TibetRegion lighted the butter lamp. A an settlement on 26 June, 2011. A short introductory lecture on Ti- total of 506 students and local peobetan medicine and astrology were ple came to see the exhibition held given to nearly 200 people by Dr. at CST School Hall in Paonta Sahib.

Tenzin Yeshi and Astrologer Monlam The next exhibition was held in the Yeshi. A total of 273 people visited CST School auditorium at Shimla on the exhibition. Then the exhibition was held in the CST School Hall at Clementown on 8 June, 2011. The Abbot of Mindroling Monastery inaugurated the exhibition by lighting the traditional butter lamp and around 86 people visited the exhibits.

Then the team moved to Mussoorie and the exhibition started from 12-13 June, 2011. It was held in Astrologer Monlam Yeshi explaining to a group in Manali 29 June, 2011. The Abbot and monks of Jonang monastery, monks of Dorje Drak monastery, general public and students visited the exhibition.

There were nearly 554 visitors who came to see the display on Tibetan medicine and astrology.

GOLDEN JUBILEE EXHIBITION IN INDIA NORTH INDIA After the successful completion of the North East exhibition tour, a four member team headed by Mr. Kalsang Dawa, member Golden Jubilee organizing committee; Dr. Tenzin Yeshi, Clinical Research Department; Astrologer Monlam Yeshi and Mr. Chime Norbu staff of Pharmaceutical Department visited 12 different locations of Dekyiling, Clementown, Mussoorie, Selaqui TCV School, Lakhanwala, Poanta Sahib, Shimla, Manali, Bir, Suja TCV School and Gopalpur TCV School in North India from 31 May – 14 July, 2011.

the Hall of Tibetan Homes Foundation School. A total of 1260 students and staff members of the CST and Tibetan Homes Foundation Schools paid their visit to the exhibition. It was followed by the exhibition at Selaqui TCV School on 16 June, 2011 with a brief introductory lecture by the doctor and astrologer. A total of 600 students and staff members visited the exhibition.

The first location of the exhibition was in Dekyiling and it was held at Sambhota School Hall from 5-6 June, 2011. The exhibition was inaugu-

The exhibition in Lakhanwala was held on 19 June, 2011 and it was arranged at the Hall of the Retired Army Old Age Home. Nearly 80 peo-

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The team then moved to Solan Tibetan settlement where the exhibition was held in the Community Hall on 2 July, 2011.

Ven. Ponlop Rinpoche, Mindroling monastery was the chief guest on the occasion. Five hundred and fifty seven visitors came to the exhibition including monks, local tibetans and students. The next stop was Manali and the team reached there on 4 July, 2011. The exhibtion was held at the Gelug monastery. The items were displayed in the ware house and in front of the monastery by erecting tents. Nearly 554 people visited the exhibition including locals, Tibetans, students and staff of Sambhota School.

Dr. Tenzin Yeshi explaining to students in Mussoorie

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News SOUTH INDIA The exhibition in South India started from 22nd July to 29th September, 2011 and was completed in 69 days covering 10 different places of Kollegal, Hunsur, Bylakuppe, Bangaluru, Secunderabad, Pondicherry, Chennai, Kochi, Mundgod and Mumbai displaying exhibition twelve times. This is the third team Ven. Ponlop Rinpoche as chief guest in Solan with Mr. Kalsang Dawa to visit on the exhibition tour in India. This exhibition tour The exhibition in Bir was held in was organized by the institute to the Sambhota School Hall on 9 July, commemorate the golden jubilee 2011. The Deputy Superintendent of anniversary and to create awarePolice paid his visit on the occasion ness on traditional Tibetan medicine and nearly 114 locals and students and astrology to those interested in of Chauntra attended the exhibialternative system of healing.

The tion. In Suja TCV School, the exhibigroup was headed by Kalsang Dechtion was held in the School Hall on en, member 50 years organizing 11 July, 2011 with a total of 550 students and staff visiting the display. The last journey of the exhibtion tour was set up in Gopalpur TCV School. It was held in the School Hall on 14 July, 2011.

A visitation of 600 students and staff came to see the display on Tibetan medicine and astrology and the development stages of the institute.

The exhibition of Men-TseeKhang throughout the year is viewed as one of the most important part of the Golden Jubilee program.

The aim is to create awareness about the activities, development and the changes of Men-Tsee-Khang in exile in the last fifty years. During the 45 days of exhibition nearly 6000 people visited the exhibition.

Men-Tsee-Khang would like to thank all the head of the Schools, establishments, monasteries and settlement officers for providing required space and other amenities like vehicle, hall and guest house at free of cost.

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Public at the inauguration in Kollegal

committee; Dr. Lobsang Soepa, Pharmaceutical department; Astrologer Kunga Dhondup, Astrology department and Mr. Chime Norbu, Pharmacy staff.

The first destination of the team was Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement at Kollegal.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the representative officer, Mr. Karma Sengey on 28 July, 2011 at 9 a.m by lighting the butter lamp. Dr. Lobsang Soepa gave an introductory speech explaining in detail about the development

of Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute) in the past 50 years and the services given to the community. The representative officer addressed the gathering congratulating the 50 years of its existence and the social service rendered to the people in the settlement. The Chairman of the local assembly, Principal of C.S.T School, Camp Leaders and people gathered for the inauguration. The exhibition was for two days. Around 250 people and a hundred students of class IX and X participated for the exhibition. Dr. Lobsang Soepa and Astrologer Kunga Dhondup responded to the queries raised by the students.

Then the team moved to Rabgayling Tibetan settlement at Hunsur. The exhibition began with the lighting of butter lamp by the Representative Officer, Mr. Jampa Phuntsok on 2 August, 2011. The other dignitaries present were Chairman of the local assembly, head of various monasteries and NGO’s. The exhibition continued for two days and around 150 people visited the exhibition. The next place was Lugsum Tibetan settlement at Bylakuppe and the exhibition commenced with the lighting of butter lamp by Mr. Gonpo Tashi, representative officer. The exhibition was for two and half days and began on 6 August, 2011. The Chairman of local

Dr. Lobsang Soepa explaining about embryology to the abbots of Sera Jhe and Sera Mey monastery and the chief guest in Sera

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September 2011 assembly, principal of C.S.T and T.C.V. schools, heads of health centers and NGO’s, students and the community joined the exhibition. An assembly of 315 people and students of T.C.V. school joined and participated with interest. The students put forth questions to the doctors and astrologer. At Sera, the exhibition began on 9 August, 2011 and it was for two days. The chief guest was Ven. Rongpo Lobsang Nyendak, member of ATPD (Assembly of Tibetan People Deputies). The occasion was also graced by the Abbots of Sera Je monastery Geshe Lobsang Palden and Sera Mey monastery Geshe Ngawang Jordhen, Representative Officer, Chairman of local assembly, head of various monasteries, schools

News chief representative officer, Bengaluru. A gathering of 150 people visited for consultation, astrology calculation and exhibition. In Secunderabad, a total of 250 local and Tibetan people visited the exhibition at Shri Ramananda Thirtha Memorial, Belgumpet from 19-20 August, 2011.

The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chairman of the memorial. Mr. Raju a social worker and supporter of the clinic there also addressed the gathering explaining the effective service of the traditional alternative system. Mr. Sankar Rao, State Cabinet Minister for Textile graced with his presence during the exhibition.

Consultation and astrology calculation was also done by our doctors and astrologer.

this exhibition spreads awareness about the value of this medicine’ said the Health Secretary. Dr. Nandita Krishna, President of C.P Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation; Sarojini Varadappam, Honorary President of the foundation and Mrs. Pushpa Chari were the other guest present. Dr. Nandita Krishna introduced the effectiveness of Tibetan medicine and how it came to Chennai and Mrs. Pushpa Chari supporter of medical camp in Chennai also gave her personal experience of the efficacy of Tibetan medicine for her late husband. During the three days, consultation and astrological calculation was also done. A total of 770 people visited the exhibition.

An assembly of a hundred and five international community and locals at Tibet Pavillion, Auroville came for the exhibition on 25-26 August, 2011.

Dr. Nallan inaugurated the exhibition on 24 August, 4 p.m. by lightMr. Yesudasan, Fr. Joseph Thanikottu, Former Minister ing the butter lamp. The Justice VR Krishna Iyer, Dr. Dorjee Rabten Neshar and Dr. V. Madhavachandran Mr. Tashi Phuntsok (representative), Astrologer Kunga occasion was followed Dhondup and Mr. Ramchandra Gowda, with an introduction by Mr. deputy chairman of Planning Board, Claude Arpi briefly explaining The exhibition in Kochi was held Govt.Karnataka in Bengaluru the origin and development of from 6-7 September, 2011. The event and NGO’s. The exhibition was inau- Tibetan medicine. Consultation and was held at Ashirbhavan, a Christian gurated in the presence of a gather- astrological calculation services was Society in Kochi with the support of ing of 100 monks and guests. also given to the interested people. On 29 August, The exhibition in Bengaluru was in- 2011 the exhibition was augurated on 13 August, 2011 by held in C.P Ramaswami the Chief Guest Mr. Ramachandra Art Centre at the FoundaGowda, Deputy Chairman of the tion in Chennai. The ocKarnataka Planning Board, Govt. of casion was graced by Mrs. Karnataka at Jalaram Seva Trust. The Girija Vaidyanathan, I.A.S., exhibition was for three days and the Secretary, Department of dignitaries present were Mr. Byraiah, Health and Family Welfare, City Corporator of Rajajinagar Indus- Government of Tamil Nadu trial Area, Mr. Gyari Bhutuk, member by lighting the butter lamp. of ATPD (Assembly of Tibetan Peo- ‘It is a wonderful opportu- Mrs. Girija Vaidyanathan, I.A.S., Secretary, Department ple’s Deputies); Mr. Tashi Phuntsok, nity for all of us and I hope of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu lighting the butter lamp

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News Friends of Tibet, Kerala Mr. Sethu Das, Mr. Eldtho Mathews and VJ Jose.

Former Supreme Court Judge and Former Minister in the Kerala government, Padma Vibhushan Justice Dr. VR Krishna Iyer inaugurated the occasion by lighting the traditional butter lamp. “All medicine is good if it heals a disease� said the chief guest. The other guest present were Mr. Yesudasan, political cartoonist; Rev. Fr. Monsignor Joseph Thannikkottu, Director Ashirbhavan and Dr.V Madhavachandran, Head, R&D Department of Nagarjuna Ayurvedic, Kochi. A total of 360 people visited the exhibition and also for consultation and astrological calculation. In Mundgod, the exhibition was held from 11-13 September, 2011 at the local assembly hall. The exhibition was inaugurated by Ven. Guru Gyaltsen, chairman of local assembly and around 300 Tibetans gathered for the ceremony. The students of CST school also participated for the exhibition. They showed a lot of interest and queries were put forth to the doctor and astrologer. In total 700 people, monks and students visited the exhibition during the three days.

ter lamp in the presence of guest, supporters and local people. There were a total number of 1250 people who visited the exhibition and they showed a lot of interest on medicine and astrology. The doctors provided consultation to 500 patients in two days. Mrs. Jaya Maheshwari took the lead in organizing the exhibition in Mumbai with the kind support of Mr. Hasmukh Satara, Mr. Paresh Zatakia, Mr. Jayantibhai Pokar, Mr. Himanshu, Mr. Vipul, Mr. Chetan and others who provided voluntary assistance during the exhibition. In Malad the exhibition was inaugurated

by Mr. Kantibhai, Chairman of Shree Malad Jain Yuvak Mandal by lighting the butter lamp. The exhibition was for two days from 23-24 September, 2011. In these two days 175 people visited the exhibition. Consultation was also provided to the people there. Mr. Sanjay Shah, supporter of the branch clinic provided voluntary help and presence in Ghatkopar as well as Malad. In all, there were around 5500 people who came for consultation, astrological calculation and as visitors to the exhibition.

There were also people who showed interest in studying Tibetan medicine.

Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute) is thankful to Ser Je Monastery for providing free hall, Jalaram Seva Trust Bengaluru for providing free inaugural & exhibition hall; Tibet Pavillion, Auroville for free hall and accommodation; Mrs. Mila, Auroville for free transportation from Chennai to Auroville and back; CP Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation, Chennai for free hall and accommodation; Mr. Hasmukh Satara and Mr. Himanshu R. Bhatt, Mumbai for free accommodation and Shree Malad Jain Yuvak Mandal for the free hall.

TOURS & VISITS DIRECTOR VISITS VARANASI AND BHAGALPUR Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, director of the institute visited CUTS (Central University of Tibetan Studies), Varanasi for a meeting with the Vice Chancellor Ven. Ngawang Samten. The meeting was held to discuss about Sowa Rigpa, Tibetan Medical & Astro. College and the New University in Chauntra from 15-16 Sept, 2011.

The activity was broadcasted in various media channels like radio, teleThe exhibition in Mumbai was held vision, news papers (Indian express, local papers in Malayalam, Marathi, Gujarati and English), advertisement in Cinema Halls, emails, sms messages etc. The exhibition created awareness amongst many people who did not know about the Tibetan healing system, participated in Mr. Chandrakant Gogri and his wife lighting the butter the medical consulalamp with other guest in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai tions and astrological calculations. Personal at Bhanushaliwadi, Ghatkopar East experiences were shared by Dr. Tsewang Tamdin at the seminar in Bhagalpur from 19-20 September, 2011. Mr. the patients benefitted with TiChandrakant Gogri inaugurated betan medicine to the people who He then visited Bhagalpur and parthe exhibition by lighting the but- were eager to understand more. ticipated in the National Seminar Men-Tsee-Khang

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September 2011 sponsored by ICHR & UGC on “Historiography on Science and Technology in Ancient India CIRCA 2500 BC - 1200 AD” from 19-20 Sept, 2011.

The Director spoke on the topic “Relationship between Tibetan Medicine and Buddhism”. The seminar was held at Rabindra Bhawan under the auspices of Universities Department of Ancient History, Culture and Archeology, TM Bhagalpur University, Bhagalpur.

TIBETAN MEDICAL TEAM VISITS WASHINGTON DC, USA The administration deputed Dr. Ngawang Soepa and Dr. Tashi Tenzin (Pharmaceutical Department) to provide health services to the general public during the 31 Kalachakra

News betan residents there. The doctors gave consultation to 190 patients.

Men-Tsee-Khang is thankful to Office of Tibet, New York for organizing medical camp in New York, Kalachakra Organizing Committee, Washington DC and Tibet Kitchen, New York for providing free space for medical camp and guest house during their visit.

CLINICAL RESEARCH

Wangmo, co-ordinator clinical research department; Dr. Gyurme Tenzin, Majnukatila branch clinic, Dr. Tenzin Deche, head of Nizamuddin branch clinic & Dr. Pema Yangchen and Dr. Lobsang Dolkar, Budh Vihar branch clinic saw a total of 401 patients and 21 were selected for the clinical trial.

Besides screening of patients, Dr. Tenzin Lhadon gave public talk on the causes and prevention of diabetes, dietary lifestyle and the importance of the clinical trial and research study to nearly 300 people.

The Head of the Research met with Dr. Tenzin Deche, head of Nizamuddin branch clinic and the Co-ordinator Dr. Sonam Wangmo to discuss about the cases of clinical research patients and the future line of action in further cases.

SECOND PHASE OF SCREENING PATIENTS ON NEWLY DIAGNOSED TYPE II DIABETES The Clinical Research Department started its second phase of screening patients suffering from Newly Diagnosed Type II Diabetes for WORKSHOP & COURSE the clinical trial on efficacy of Tibetan medicine. The Head of the Department Dr. Tenzin Lhadon and Secretary Mrs. DIPLOMA COURSE IN AUSTRIA Sonam Yangdon visited Delhi Dr. Wangdue, lecturer Tibetan Medifrom 5-10 August, 2011. In cal & Astro. College was deputed by Delhi, they visited Majnuka- the administration to Austria from March 21 - 9 July, 2011 at I.I.H.T.S Dr. Ngawang Soepa & Dr. Tashi Tenzin in Washington tilla, TCV Youth Hostel Rohini, DC with patients Bureau Office Lajpat Nagar, Ti- (International Institute of Higher Tibbetan Printing Press and Ladakh tean Studies) to educate the particiinitiation conferred by His Holiness Budh Vihar. pants of the course. the Dalai Lama in Washington DC from 7-17 July, 2011. They set up Dr. Tenzin Lhadon, head of clinical The Third semester, Diploma Course the clinic at the allotted place and research department; Dr. Sonam “Fundamentals on Tibetan Medistarted providing public health sercine” for the weekend course vices to the people gathered there.

Module X - XIII started from Many people visited the doctors March 25 - 12 June, 2011. and the most common disorders Module X began from 25-27 amongst them were chronic gastriMarch, 2011 for three days tis, kidney disorder, hepatitis B, neuand was concluded in eight rological disorder and arthritis. After sessions. The topics covered the Kalachakra initiation, the docwere understanding of Badtors headed to New York on 17 July, kan disorders, obesity and its 2011. The Office of Tibet, New York preventions. Module XI startorganized a medical camp in Tibet ed from April 29-1 May, 2011 Kitchen, Jackson Height at New York and the main topics were on City from 19-25 July, 2011 for the Ti- Dr. Tenzin Lhadon & Dr. Gyurme Tenzin in Delhi for the twelve adverse effects of clinical research on diabetes

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Dr. Wangdu in Austria

treatment, indigestion, tumors, general fever and gynecological disorders. It was concluded in eight sessions. Module XII began from 13-15 May, 2011 for three days. The doctor gave lecture on seven different topics on deceptive nature of hot and cold disorders; border line fever; how to overcome common cold and its prevention; disorders of upper extremities, vital & vessel organs, genitalis and poison. Module XIII was completed in three days from 10-12 June, 2011. The topics were on diabetes, rheumatism, nerve, cancer and pediatric disorders, nine life threatening diseases and rejuvenation.

The Third semester for the blocked course started from June 2-12 for ten days and it was completed in 32 sessions.

The topics for the course were the same as the weekend course. There were individual presentations on favourite topics , objective questions, group discussions and also question and answer sessions as well.

MEDICINE COURSE IN LADAKH Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute) organized a 5 day Basic and 10 day Advanced course in English on Tibetan medicine at MenTsee-Khang Cultural Center in Leh,

Guest, Dr. Sonam Wangchuk, Health Executive Councillor of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Ladakh. Dr. Tenzin Thaye, head of Men-Tsee-Khang Cultural Center welcomed the guest and students, followed by speech and address

by Dr. Pema Dorjee and the Chief Guest. There were six speakers and 22 participants who joined for the course. The course was concluded in 20 sessions. The speakers were Dr. Pema Dorjee advisor to Sorig Literary Research, Clinical Research and Translation Department; Dr. Tsering Thackchoe Drungtso & Dr. Passang Wangdu from Tibetan Medical & Astro. College; Dr. Tsultrim Kelsang, Materia Medica Department, Dr. Namdol Lhamo & Dr. Norchung, Translation Department. In brief, the course covered a wide range of topics from a brief history of Tibetan medicine to introduction into four tantras, anatomy and physiology, diagnosis, diet, therapeutics, embryology, to the relationship between Tibetan medicine and astrology and between Tibetan medicine and buddhism. Dr. Tenzin Thaye gave the closing address in presence of Mr. Dhondup Tashi la, the chief representative officer of Leh, Ladakh as Chief Guest on 9 July, 2011.

The 10 day advance course began on 11 July, 2011 with a brief opening ceremony and welcome by Dr. Tenzin Thaye. There were six speak-

Participants at the medicine course in Ladakh

The doctor gave public lectures, seminar and health consultation during his visit. On 6 April, 2011 he gave a talk on “Introduction of Tibetan Medicine and Dietary Lifestyle” Men-Tsee-Khang

and a lecture on “Health Prevention through Lifestyle” on 21 June, 2011 in Klagenfurt.

On 15 April, 2011 he spoke on “Dietary Lifestyle and Behaviour” to around 18 people and also addressed on “Health Prevention through Diet & Lifestyle” on 25 June, 2011 in Knappenberg. He gave public talk in Vienna on “Health Prevention through Diet” on 16 June, 2011. On 8 June he gave a talk on “Introduction of Tibetan Medicine and Mind-Body Relationship in Traditional Tibetan Medicine” to around 60 people gathered in Baden. The doctor also gave health consultation to nearly 30 patients in Klagenfurt, Vienna and Baden. In all the doctor completed Module X - XIII in 56 sessions and the duration of each session was one and half hour.

There were around 42 pariticipants who joined for the course.

Ladakh from June 29 - 26 July, 2011.

The 5 day basic course started from 4-9 July, 2011 and it was inaugurated by the Chief

Group photo of the participants in Ladakh

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September 2011 ers and 25 participants. The course was concluded in 40 sessions. The topics ranged from signs and symptoms on three humours; causes and conditions of oedema, general fever and common cold or flu; management and treatment of cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, renal and diabetic diseases; indigestion the root of all internal disorders; child development, psychosis, pulse diagnosis urine analysis; poisoning etc.

The participants came from Portugal, Spain, Australia, Nederland, Ukraine, Austria, Germany, South Korea, Chile, Hungary, Poland, Saudi Arabia, USA, Brazil, France, Sweden and Canada. They were from various back grounds like doctor, consultant / trainer, pharmacist, physiotherapist, teacher, graphic designer, marketing manager, business owner, gardener, epidemiologist and students.

upgrade the system of preparing budget and maintaining books of accounting in all the branch clinics.

The courses given were on accounts, maintaining stock books, preparation of sales bills levied with tax as per concerned state taxation regulations, daily expenses, and annual liability sheet.

The venue for the workshop in the south was held at Tsojhe Khangsar

Workshop in Bylakuppe

Hall Bylakuppe and the course started from 13-16 May, 2011 for four days. The accountant and dispensers were from the nine branch clinics of Bylakuppe, Bengaluru, Mundgod camp 3 and 6, Secunderabad, Kollegal, Hunsur, Chennai and Orissa.

There were 12 participants who joined for the training session.

News There were 12 participants from Nizamuddin & Majnukatilla in Delhi; Gangkyi, Mcleod and Bir in Dharamsala, Shimla, Dalhousie and Manali branch clinics.

The next workshop was held at the Salugara clinic from 24-27 June, 2011.

There were nine participants from the seven branch clinics in North West including Salugara, Darjeeling and Kolkata. The last workshop was held at Miao settlement Community Hall from 13-16 July, 2011. The participants were from Tezu, Miao, Tenzin Gang, Tawang and Itanagar branch clinics. There were seven participants for the workshop.

In all, the workshop was given to 40 accountant and dispensers.

There were four sessions in a day and hence each workshop was concluded in 16 sessions. Mr. Tsering Dorjee was the resource person for the workshop organized in all the branch clinics. Mr. Syed Aftab Ahmed, Soft Skills Trainer was invited in Bylakuppe to speak for the participants on human and public relations. Mr. Phuntsok Rinzin, head of Accounts Department spoke on budget preparation plus deduction of TDS (tax deducted at source); from the Branch Department Mr. Nyendak,

WORKSHOP FOR ACCOUNTANT AND DISPENSERS The administration organized training cum workshop for the accountants and dispensers in the branch clinics from 25 May-16 July, 2011 in four different places of Bylakuppe in South, Dharamsala in North, Salugara & Miao in North East part of India.

This is the fourth of a series of workshops given to the accountants and dispensers of the institute. The worshop was headed

by Mr. Tsering Dorjee, Head of Branch Department, Dharamsala. He toured the Doctor giving instruction on how to deal with patients Workshop in Dharamsala four places and gave workshop to In Dharamsala, the workshop was spoke on preparation of liability and the participants. held in the Conference Hall, Men- balance sheet; Mrs. Tsering Kyizom The workshop was held in order to Tsee-Khang from 28-31 May, 2011. addressed on how to maintain acMen-Tsee-Khang

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News counts related with sorig products and Mrs. Tsering Dickyi spoke on maintaining monthly statement of accounts in Dharamsala. Respective doctors in these four places also addressed on the potency of the pills and to be compassionate in dealing with the patients.

Men-Tsee Khang would like to thank the Settlement Officers and Tsojhe Khangsar Hospital for providing free hall during the workshop.

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

TALK BY RESOURCE PERSONS Tibetan Medical & Astro. College has been inviting resourse persons (Doctors, Scientists, Philosophers, Nurses etc) in order to broaden the educational scope of the students. Three resource persons were invited to share their experiences and knowledge on respective topics. The 15, 16 and 17 batch of medical and astrology students joined for the talk and there were a total of 73 students.

On 1 July, 2011 Mr. Jason Heckert, USA who is a patent examiner was invited as the resource person to speak to the students. He gave talk on Genetics of human diseases, clinical application, case studies of specific genetic diseases. The talk was for two sessions. Dr. Hugues Eouzenes MD from France spoke on Comparative approach of emotions through traditional & modern medical science on 14 July, 2011. Dr. Dawa, Advisor and former Director of Men-Tsee-Khang Spoke on the Introduction of Tibetan Materia Medica. The plants, minerals etc were displayed through slide shows. He gave talk for 10 days from 21-30 July, 2011 and continued the talk again from 27-29 September, 2011.

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Donations received from July - September, 2011

Staff Children Scholarship Met Mme Bernard Fesselet Medical France Tibet Dan Foley Yvonne Mariotti Nesurini Verena Jung Tibet Charity Sisko Vienonen Carta Tonella Initiative Oberland Daniela Weber Anne Johannessen Deutsche Tibethilfe EV C/O Heiede Meyer

France France USA

Switzerland Austria Denmark Finland Switzerland Germany Switzerland Denmark Germany

Donation

Zam Sarl Soumont

K.D. Somanki Lydia Garvey Liao Kueichun and Hsu Chen Hsung Nun Karma Lodoe Tsomo Conrad Rottasch Agne Agrippino Russo Janet Yelowchan His Holiness Sakya Trizin

France India

USA

Taiwan Taiwan Germany Italy USA

India

7,440.00 228,409.00 20,187.00 4,675.00 12,100.00 108,780.00 24,200.00 4,095.00 13,356.00 10,320.00 10,320.00 47,628.00

1,092.00 5,000.00 8,750.00 10,625.00 2,125.00 38,784.00 6,000.00 848.00 35,851.00

Scholarship

Tibet Freunde Initiative Oberland

Switzerland Germany

106,818.00 6,615.00

Donations received through branch department from May - September, 2011

Donation Milan Maheshwari Chetan Maheshwari Dr. V.N Sharma

Mumbai Mumbai Jhansi

11000.00 5001.00 13000.00 10

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Photo Gallery

PHOTO GALLERY

H.E. Sakya Trizin Rinpoche blessing the Pharmacy 24 Sept, 2011

Mr. Sankar Rao, State Cabinet Minister for Textile, Andhra Pradesh 19 August, 2011

H.E. Khen Rinpoche Sangay Lodoe President, All India Mahayana Buddhist Association visits Museum 22 Sept, 2011

Mrs. Girija Vaidyanathan, I.A.S. Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Tamil Nadu 29 Aug, 2011 in Chennai

OBITUARY Mr. Lekshay staff of Men-Tsee-Khang passed away in Delek Hospital on 23 July, 2011. Men-Tsee-Khang has lost one of its retired staffs who has served for 13 years from 1992-2005. He served as a cook in Calcutta branch clinic for three years, then transferred to Nizamuddin branch clinic, New Delhi as watchman and retired from that post in 2005. Men-Tsee-Khang pays its heart felt and sincere condolence to his realtives and may his soul rest in peace.

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