HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND
CELEBRATING 103 YEARS OF Men-Tsee-Khang’s
Public Health Services
It is a privilege and blessing that Cosmic Heart Gallery is part of the journey with HIS HOLINESS, THE DALAI LAMA”S visionary social and cultural work.
It gives us immense pleasure to share that this year, we are celebrating 103 years of the establishment of Men-Tsee-Khang, by The Great 13TH DALAI LAMA in Lhasa, Tibet and 58 years of re-establishment of Men-Tsee-Khang by HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA in Dharamshala, India.
What is MEN-TSEE-KHANG?
Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute) is a cultural, educational and charitable Institute with the primary objective to preserve & promote the traditional system of Tibetan medicine (Sowa Rigpa) and Astro-science practiced for thousands of years in Tibet.
Tibetan medicine is one of the indispensable parts of Tibetan culture and background by which Tibetans can contribute to the well being of the people of the world. The Institute always endeavors to give the best possible health care at minimum cost. Visit website at: www.men-tsee-khang.org
Outreach Programme in Mumbai
1. Medical, Astro and Art Exhibition
2. Medical Consultation
3. Astro Science Consultation
4. Talks on Tibetan Medicine & Astro-Science
Highlights
• Dr. Dorjee Rapten will head the camp alongwith an expert team of doctors.
• Get a Pulse reading of your overall health within minutes FOR FREE.
• The medicines are made from formulas that are 2500 years old. These have been
brought from Dharamshala.
• Astro Science consultation and readings will be available through this exhibition.
A 30 minutes session just for Rs. 500/- (@75% discounted price).
Tibetan Medicine
Tibetan medicine (SOWA RIGPA – Science of healing) is a holistic form of medicine which alleviates disease and promotes health through herbal medicines, diet and lifestyle advice, manual body therapies, mental, emotional support and spiritual guidance.
Tibetan medicine is a science, art and philosophy that provides a holistic approach to health care. It is a science because its principles are enumerated in a systematic and logical framework based on an understanding of the body and its relationship to the environment. It is an art because it uses diagnostic techniques based on the creativity, insight, subtlety and compassion of the medical practitioner. And it is a philosophy because it embraces the key Buddhist principles of altruism, karma and ethics.
His Holiness, The Dalai Lama on Tibetan Medicine
One of the factors common to all living beings is the basic wish to achieve happiness and avoid suffering. The desire for health, for complete physical and mental well-being, is an expression of this, for everyone wants to be well and no one wishes to be sick. When we fall ill we take whatever measures we can to help us recover. When we are unwell we not only feel miserable, but our ability to function normally is impaired. Consequently, health is not a matter of merely personal interest, but a universal concern for which we all share some responsibility.
I believe that the Tibetan medical system can contribute substantially to maintaining a healthy mind and healthy body. Like the traditional Indian and Chinese systems, Tibetan medicine views health as a question of balance. A variety of circumstances such as diet, lifestyles, seasonal and mental conditions can disturb this natural balance, which gives rise to different kinds of disorders.
In diagnosing these disorders the Tibetan physician employs his own senses to examine the patient’s pulses, urine and general appearance. He assesses the individual’s general balance of health as a whole. Treatment involves dietary and behavioral advice, medication and accessory therapies. Medicines are obtained from natural sources such as herbs, minerals and organic products and prepared under controlled conditions. These ingredients are inexpensive and easily available. The medicines themselves have few side-effects, are not symptomatic and have a preventive as well as a curative effect.
Tibetan medicine is deeply integrated with Buddhist practice and theory which stresses the indivisible interdependence of mind, body and vitality. The ideal doctor is one who combines sound medical understanding with strong realization of wisdom and compassion.
I strongly believe that our medical system is one of the means by which we Tibetans can contribute to the well-being of others, even while we ourselves live as refugees.
Tibetan Medicine History
The Tibetan medical system is one of the world’s oldest known medical traditions. It is an integral part of Tibetan culture and has been developed through many centuries. We believe that the origin of the Tibetan medical tradition is as old as civilization itself.
In order to preserve and expand Tibetan medicine, the Great Thirteenth Dalai Lama (1876-1933) in 1897 appointed Tekhang Jampa Thubwang and Jabung Damchoe Palden as his senior and junior physicians respectively, and ordered them to teach selected students. Khyenrab Norbu, Tenpa Yarphel and Tsultrim Nyandrag were chosen from Chagpori Medical College to study under the senior physician and they received teachings on rGyud-bZhi and its various commentaries such as Vaidurya sNgon-po (The Blue Lapis Lazuli). Khyenrab Norbu also learned medicine, astrology, poetry and grammar. He was named “Yangchen rgyas pai Lodoe” as an honour to his hard work. When he was 29, in the Iron Dog year (1912), he took responsibility of the Medical Clinic at Drepung Monastery – to maintain the health of the monks. He began writing books and doing research on Tibetan Medicine. The Great Thirteenth Dalai Lama, established Lhasa Men-Tsee-Khang in the year of the Fire Dragon, 1916. Dr. Khyenrab Norbu was appointed to the post of Junior Physician to H. H. The Dalai Lama in 1918 and spent his entire life promoting Tibetan culture, especially medicine and astrology.
In order to preserve and promote the richness of Tibetan culture, many institutions, monasteries and schools were re-established in India under the auspices of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute of H.H. the Dalai Lama) was re-established under the visionary guidance of His Holiness the 14th Dalai
His Holiness, the Dalai Lama says, “Siva Rigpa’ Traditional Tibetan Medicine, which comes under five major sciences addresses the need of mind and spirit, but mainly the physical illness of the body. It has helped and continues to help many people.”
Tibetan Medical System & Health Care
Tibetan Medical System or the Tibetan wisdom of healing, having its rich historical background, is one of the renowned & old aged medical traditions in the world. Since the beginning of human civilization in Tibet, Tibetans have acquired and developed the knowledge of maintaining healthy and good physical appearance. This precious knowledge of healing is preserved by the Tibetans on the roof of the world
SORIG PRODUCTS not only does it helps for the health of outer body but also supports the inner mental state. Sorig products are prepared from the herbs which are grown in Tibet and Himalayan regions located at about 3000 meters above the sea level. Such herbs are collected with utmost care and respect to the surrounding environment.
Sorig herbal healthcare products are formulated from pure natural herbs which are rich in healing and rejuvenating potencies to sustain and nourish against harmful chemical substances and ageing. The recipes so implied is based on the traditional Tibetan science of well being, which has a long history of more than 2,500 years. At present, Men-Tsee-Khang produces 54 different kinds of herbal products: skin and hair care, health drinks, supplements and incense.
Men-Tsee-Khang Sorig has introduced a wide range of herbal products and publications on Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Astro-Science and books on or about His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
CELEBRATING 102 YEARS OF Men-Tsee-Khang’s
HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND
CELEBRATING 102 YEARS OF Men-Tsee-Khang’s
Public Health Services & THANK YOU INDIA EVENTS
Shree Ghoghari Lohana Mahajan, Mumbai has been instrumental in organizing this Medical Camp and Exhibition along with Cosmic Heart Gallery in Andheri (W).
Highlights
• One of the visiting physicians of HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, Dr. JIGME GUDEN
will be visiting for Consultations along with a team of expert doctors.
• Get a Pulse reading of your overall health within minutes for FREE
• The medicines are made from formulas that are 2500 years old. These have been
brought from Dharamshala.
A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF BUDDHA Paintings
Art is used as a meditation tool by Tibetans to help bring one further down the path to enlightenment.
Buddha used every opportunity to awaken, whether in daily life, in His blissful state or even during the death process. We can all choose to be on the path of conscious evolution on the journey.
Buddha is the world-renowned teacher, philosopher and spiritual leader who achieved enlightenment while meditating under a fig tree in ancient India. It is believed that by studying his calm gaze and serene posture, one may begin to unravel the mysteries of inner harmony and personal peace. Presenting a stunning collection by Artist Sarfaraz Laskari in a soothing palette of colours
CENTENARY CELEBRATION OF MEN-TSEE-KHANG
Bhartiya Stree Seva Sangh has been instrumental in organizing this Medical Camp and Exhibition along with Cosmic Heart Gallery in South Mumbai.
Centenary Outreach Programme in Mumbai
1. Medical & Astro – Thangka Exhibits and Art Exhibition
2. Medical Consultation
3. Astro Science Consultation
4. Talks on Tibetan Medicine & Astro-Science
5. Video Screening
Highlights
• One of the Visiting Physicians of HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, Dr. Tenzin Thaye
Lak will be visiting for Consultations along with a team of expert Doctors.
• Get a Pulse reading of your overall health within minutes for just Rs. 100/-.
• The medicines are made from formulas that are 2500 years old. These have been
brought from Dharamshala.
Thangka Paintings & a beautiful collection of Buddhas
A Thangka is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, or silk appliqué, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala.
Art is used as a meditation tool by Tibetans to help bring one further down the path to enlightenment.
The Buddhist Vajrayana practitioner uses a thanga image of their yidam, or meditation deity, as a guide, by visualizing “themselves as being that deity, thereby internalizing the Buddha qualities” Thangkas hang on or beside altars and may be hung in the bedrooms or offices as beautiful wall hangings.
Bharatiya Stree Seva Sangh
Founded in 1948, the primary aim of this Institution is to serve the cause of the overall upliftment of women. The Institution involves a group of dynamic middle and upper class women, who collectively use their resources and talents for the benefit of under privileged women.
The activities of this Institution focus on ‘Anaj Rahat Yojna’ wherein 150 needy women receive grocery supplies every month for their homes. Clothes, sweets, seasonal fruits and many other items are distributed in this program.
Over 200 deserving and needy students are granted scholarships to pursue further studies. A well established Homeopathic Clinic operates under the able guidance and treatment of Dr Ratna Shah. Free medical camps are arranged twice a year, and medicines & medical equipment are given to the needy at nominal rates. A library of Gujarati books is maintained for women availing of this facility.
There is a ‘Parichay Pariwar’ where members come together and arrange cultural programs with the view to promote the inherent talents & personal development of the women. Regular yoga, dance & singing classes are conducted in which ‘Sugam sangeet’ is taught.
All donations to Bhartiya Stree Seva Sangh are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
Krishna Kunj, K M Munshi Marg, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400007. Tel: 022-23613587
Mail: bharatiyastreesevasangh@gmail.com
