Tibetan medicine is the ultimate solution in answering to many presentday crises of psychological and psychosomatic problems, as this system is an integrated science. Traditional tibetan medicine, known as sowa rigpa, the science of healing is one of the oldest healing traditions in existence, yet it remains fully alive and intact today. Amongst his thousand disciples, was the ngakmo damey mentsun, his most important female disciple. The tibetan book of health available at sky press sowa rigpa points available at sky press. To join us in person, please contact us for the address in san rafael, california. He reorganised, completed and rewrote the four medical tantras rgyudbzhi a fourbook treatise on traditional tibetan medicine and left the legacy of the yuthok nyingthig, the innermost essence of the teachings of yuthok. See more ideas about medicine, tibetan art and thangka painting. It consists of simple breath work, physical exercises, and selfmassage designed to improve the function of the sense organs and inner organs, balance the internal energy, open the channels, and relax the mind. Jun 25, 2019 the tibetan art of good karma describes the spiritual practice of traditional tibetan medicine, called yuthok nyingthig, used as an allembracing guide by healers, practitioners, and medical doctors. It is a system of buddhist practice which combines traditional tibetan medicine and vajrayana practices. Tibetan medicine can also be claimed to be a philosophy, on the ground that it shares a deep connection with buddhist philosophy.
The book contains a series of fascinating case studies based on dr nidas own medical practice. Physicians from india, china, persia, and other areas attended. He remained in meditation for three years and three months in a cave in the snow covered lachi mountain. To use tibetan medicine as selfcare, simply be lovingkindness. Yuthok nyingthig ngondro practice for losar sorig khang. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The root tantra and the explanatory tantra from the four. In the 8th century, the first ever international conference about tibetan medicine was held at samye monastery in tibet.
Nida chenagtsang, the sorig institute has moved to pure land farms in order to sow new seeds of tibetan medicine on this fertile land. It is written in traditional tibetan style in alphabetical order. May 31, 2014 path to rainbow body represents the authentic teachings of yuthok yonten gonpo, founder of traditional tibetan medicine, and its spiritual master. Tibetan medicine has roots in the ancient, indigenous culture of tibet. The new yuthok institute for the transmission of tibetan. And some of its elements are even older, about 5000 years or more. A historical introduction to tibetan medicine library of tibetan classics book 28 sangye desi gyatso author, gavin kilty translator composed while its author was the ruler of tibet, mirror of beryl is a detailed account of the origins and history of medicine in tibet through the end of the seventeenth century.
The first edition was published in tibetan in 1989 by new yuthok institute, leh ladakh, india. The spiritual practice of traditional tibetan medicine ttm the tibetan art of good karma describes the spiritual practice of ttm, called yuthok nyingthig, which is used as an allembracing guide by healers, practitioners, and medical doctors. The sorig institute of traditional tibetan medicine, 3265. This book is an excellent primer of tibetan medicine and certainly will be of interest to anyone studying alternative healing methods. Nida chenagtsang books list of books by author nida. A commentary on yuthoks ati yoga, volume one the tibetan book of health. Path to rainbow body represents the authentic teachings of yuthok yonten gonpo, founder of traditional tibetan medicine, and its spiritual master. Yuthok founded the first tibetan medicine centre for education called menlung gonpa tanadug in kongpo, where he taught every day.
If youd like to learn more about tibetan medicine, we recommend the following texts. The subsequent tantra from the four tantras of tibetan. Apr 06, 2017 traditional tibetan medicine, known as sowa rigpa, the science of healing is one of the oldest healing traditions in existence, yet it remains fully alive and intact today. It also offers glossary of dream symbols and their respective meanings, which are tibetan in cultural origin, and easily translated into our own cultural meaning.
Apr 01, 2018 these teachings were transmitted via visions by the dakini or tantric goddess tsomo palden treng to ngakpa and physician yuthok yonten gonpo the younger 1126 1202, one of the fathers of sowa rigpa or traditional tibetan medicine. On the whole he brought tibetan medicine and astrology to a higher level with utmost dedication and sincerity. Tibetan medicine is an art because it shows how to live a life skillfully. New book of translated commentaries on yuthoks ati yoga. A local group to support the study and practice of traditional tibetan medicine. Disease is the result of not obeying the laws of nature and the principals of right living. Feb 1, 2020 medical and anatomical thangka paintings and illustrations about traditional tibetan medicine and resources connected to this ancient science. The yuthok nyingthik is a science of medicine that keeps oneself and others well when not sick and that heals them when ill without looking down upon or discriminating against anyone by virtue of their religion, race, ethnicity, or status, and that also teaches how to bring about the. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The quintessence tantras of tibetan medicine is a thorough, detailed, and systematic analysis of the characteristics of healthy and diseased bodies. But the opportunities to study this field under the instructions of a teacher are very rare, especially in the west. Where can i get more information about tibetan medicine. The root tantra and the explanatory tantra from the four tantras of tibetan medicine by yuthok yonten gonpo and dr.
His book aims to dispel misconceptions about the place of sexuality in the. Tanadugshop for traditional tibetan medicine the tibetan. Chorig kalon unveils a book on the life and achievements of. As it is the case with many disciplines, learning tibetan medicine in depth cannot be done through books only, but with the help of a qualified teacher.
The author had a cancer treatment with serious and chronic side effects, and turned to alternative medicine for help. His holiness the 14 th dalai lama gave a concise summary of tibetan medicine when he taught, lovingkindness is my religion. Since the time i began the practice of the yuthok nyingthig. A truly holistic system of medicine that approaches the health of an individual at the levels of the physical body, energy, and mind, it has the fourfold aim of. This edition of the english translation of the root tantra and the explanatory tantra of the tibetan medicine is done upon our first edition which appeared in 2008. The first tibetan medical college was established in lhasa, tibet, in 1696. Tibetan medicine is a science too, as it can be empirically proven through debate and practical application. Known for its concise, accessible methods, it is the perfect path of practice for modern, busy people. In this remarkable, contemporary presentation of the theory and practice of tibetan medicine, dr. Kalon karma gelek yuthok of department of religion and culture, cta attended a book launch ceremony at library of tibetan works and archives as the chief guest earlier today. The yuthok nyingthig is the unique spiritual tradition of tibetan medicine, offering essential meditations, inner yogas, and healing practices. Discussed are the diagnostic techniques of pulse and urine analysis, principles of right diet, right lifestyle, and behavioral factorsand a treasury of knowledge about the beneficial applications of herbs, plants, spices, minerals, gems, etc. Oct 30, 2019 kalon karma gelek yuthok flanked by tibetan parliamentarian geshe atruk tseten and sangay tendar naga, ltwa during his address at the book launch event, 30 october 2019.
It has been well preserved and is presently flourishing around the world. We offer information on tibetan medicine sowa rigpa including tibetan massage, healing yoga and more for education in europe, and a platform for. This dictionary may be one of the first books in the history of the materia medica of tibetan medicine. The yoga of bliss sexuality in tibetan medicine and buddhism inspired me to discuss this subject with its authorthe world famous tibetan doctor, and yoga and meditation teacher dr. Welcome to the sorig institute, school of traditional tibetan medicine. Sexuality in tibetan buddhism is an intriguing and controversial topic. Tibetan medicine books discover tibetan medicine books at. Sumtong yeshe zung, his main disciple collected all medical and spiritual teachings into a book called yuthok nyingthig for the integration of spiritual practices into the practice of tibetan medicine. About the book the author receiving the ceremonial scarf khata from h. Chorig kalon unveils a book on the life and achievements. It contains the compassionate vows and enlightened blessings of yuthok, whose teachings unify all essential teachings of the old and new schools of tibetan buddhism. The mind is considered to be the base because all existences and moments depend on its movements. In this book dr nida chenagtsang describes his profound journey of selfdiscovery. Yuthok the younger subsequently taught these revelations to his close disciple sumton yeshe, who made notes.
Guru pratice named the sun light that dispels the darkness of suffering, a very important spiritual practice for traditional tibetan medicine doctors and healing. The tibetan art of good karma describes the spiritual practice of traditional tibetan medicine, called yuthok nyingthig, used as an allembracing guide by healers, practitioners, and medical doctors. Tibetan medicine is a very ancient medical system based on buddhist philosophy and psychology. Dr pasang yonten aryas tibetan medicine books and publications. Yuthok yonten gonpo was respected and praised by all the different traditions of tibetan medicine as the emanation of the medicine buddha. The book allows to easily find the synonyms and secret names used, for certain reasons, in tibetan medical formulae and literatures by ancient scholars. Tibetan medicine books discover tibetan medicine books. The subsequent tantra from the four tantras of tibetan medicine. Recently, i produced some english translations of commentaries written in tibetan by dr nida chenagtsang on the special ati yoga dzogchen instructions of the yuthok nyingthig, the cycle of comprehensive tantric buddhist teachings associated with tibetan medicine and connected with yuthok, the father and chief systematizer of tibetan medicine who is said. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Medicinal and aromatic plants used in nepal, tibet and transhimalayan region by. He also wrote the famous book on tibetan medicinal history titled sorig khogboog and a book on medical practice called manngag lhenthab.
These are the primary vajrayana practices of tibetan medicine practitioners. Sowa rigpa, the science of healing sowa rigpa points. Fundamentals of tibetan medicine, 4th revised edition. In this groundbreaking book, dr nida chenagtsang draws on his extensive training in tibetan medicine and yoga to clarify major misconceptions relating to tibetan buddhist tantra in general and tibetan buddhist sexual yoga practices in particular. Yuthok yonten gonpo the younger wylie transliteration g. Other guests including parliamentarian geshe atruk tseten, sangay tendar naga and the author gongthang durkbe. Nida chenagtsang in this two part podcast discuss the history of buddhist medicines origins in the teachings of the buddha and elaborate how it found its synthesis with other medical traditions in sowa rigpa or the tibetan science of health as founded by yuthok the elder and carried on. Tibetan medicine offers highly defined and relevant models with which we can enrich our modern views of healing. Most historians believe that after the conference, elder yuthok yonten gonpo, an eminent tibetan doctor, synthesized the best theories and. It explains that everything existing or nonexisting in the world derives from the mind and the five elements. Tibetan medicine is thus one of the ancient eternal healing systems. New book of translated commentaries on yuthoks ati yoga a. The assimilation of tibetan medicine in western culture.
Tanadugshop for traditional tibetan medicine dream. A tibetan friend had a dream of getting a tibetan doctor to norway, and this is. See more ideas about thangka painting, medicine and buddhism. In her book on tibetan medicine and psychiatry, terry clifford explains. These include a model of holistic medicine, a model of psychosomatic medicine, a model of mental and psychic healing, an ethical model of the healer, and a.