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Jointly organised by

TIBET HOUSECultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai lama, New Delhi

and

MEN-TSEE-KHANGTibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI), Dharamsala

5-DAY PROGRAMME

Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Astro-Science

Awakening the Sanctity of Life: Healing Mind, Healing Body

Friday, October 23 – Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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MEN-TSEE-KHANGTibetan Medical & Astro. Institute

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Traditional Tibetan Medicine & Astro-ScienceAwakening the Sanctity of Life: Healing Mind, Healing Body

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CONTENTS

Concept Note...............................................................................................................................................Pg. 5

The Organisers............................................................................................................................................Pg. 7

5-Day Programme Detail......................................................................................................................Pg. 11

Day 1 (Friday, October 23, 2015) ...........................................................................................Pg. 12-14 Event 1 - Inaugural Function Event 2 - Panel Discussion: ‘Various Medical Traditions’ Event 3 - Movie Screening: ‘Tibetan Medicine: Compassional Healing’ Day 2 (Saturday, October 24, 2015)......................................................................................Pg. 15-18 Event 4 - Student’s Panel Discission: ‘Various Medical Tradition & Astro-Science’ Event 5 - Workshop: ‘Introduction to Tibetan Medicine’ Event 6 - Workshop: ‘Introduction to Traditional Tibetan Astro-Science’ Event 7 - Workshop: ‘Traditional Tibetan Medicine Approach to Diet & Lifestyle’ Event 8 - Workshop: ‘How to find Astrological Year Sign for an Individual and its Significance’ Event 9 - Movie Screening: ‘Call of the Snowlion’ a new documentary series revealing a history of the unsettled Tibetan Diaspora

Day 3 (Sunday, October 25, 2015).........................................................................................Pg. 19-20 Event 10 - Special Lectures: ‘Tibetan Astro-Science’ Event 11 - Panel Discussion: ‘Mind & Neuroscience’ Event 12 - Special Lectures: ‘Brain & Mind, and Good Heart & Secular Ethics’

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Day 4 (Monday, October 26, 2015)........................................................................................Pg. 21-23 Event 13 - Workshop: ‘Traditional Tibetan Pulse Reading’ Event 14 - Workshop: ‘What are the Individual’s favourable and unfavourable and its Importance’ Event 15 - Panel Discussion: ‘Psychology: Classical and Modern’ Event 16 - Movie Screening: ‘Tibetan Medicine-Part 5’ produced by the Tibetan Foundation, London

Day 5 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)........................................................................................Pg. 23-24 Event 17 - Special Lectures: ‘Brain & Mind from the Medical Perspective’ Event 18 - Valedictory Function

Highlights of the 5-day Programme................................................................................................Pg. 25

Guests & Participants.............................................................................................................................Pg. 29


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CONCEPT NOTE

In the 8th Century AD, under the auspices of the Tibetan king, Trisong Dhetsen, an international conference on medical sciences was organised in Tibet, perhaps first of its kind in the history of humanity. This significant event was attended to by delegates from all across Asia and as a result of which, the Tibetan medical system developed to an unparalleled degree of sophistication.

The importance of the Tibetan traditional system of medicine has also been duly recognised by the Indian Government that passed legislation in the Parliament of India to bring Tibetan Medical tradition into the country’s mainstream as a distinct medical system.

The world today is undoubtedly facing a severe health crisis which has significant impacts on community health, loss of lives and on economy. This problem can potentially be overcome with the help of various existing medical systems. While allopathic medicine has an advantage of immediately treating the external components of diseases effectively, it is the traditional medical systems like Tibetan medical tradition, that propagate a more holistic approach and way of treating patients considering their mental aspects. This combined mind-body medical approach explores the interconnections between the two – body and mind - and is also being gradually recognised by allopathic medicine now a days as an integral component of treating patients.

The Tibetan medical system is very close to the heart of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as one of the treasures of the Tibetan ancient wisdom culture. He very often emphatically advises the Tibetan medical Institutions to be more actively engaged in undertaking research and in coming forth with innovative ways of bringing further improvement in this ancient system of healing. This led to the tremendous development of Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute’s (TMAI) Department of Pharmacy to the creative invention of more medicines and herbal products.

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In order to promote the awareness of and preserve this rich ancient medical heritage of the world, Tibet House, the Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI), Dharamsala are jointly organising “Awakening the Sanctity of Life: Healing Mind, Healing Body,” a 5-day program on Tibetan Medical System and Astro-Science at TIBET HOUSE, Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama 1, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003 from October 23-27, 2015.

The program shall include guest lectures, a seminar of experts from various medical traditions, exhibitions and workshops, creation of Medicine Buddha sand mandala, cultural shows and screenings and a platform for medical diagnosis and sale of herbal medical products.


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THE ORGANISERS

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TIBET HOUSE

The invasion of Tibet by Communist Chinese in 1959, threatened the survival of the rich cultural heritage of Tibetans, their language, religion, philosophy, arts and sciences along with their identity and race. The invasion forced the Tibetans to flee from their home into exile in India. Seeing the great danger of losing the rich cultural heritage and identity of the Tibetan community, in 1965, Tibet House was established by His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the vision of universal inter-dependence and the need to develop a sense of harmony and compassion as the basis of happiness for humanity and to preserve the rich culture of Tibetans from dying.

Tibet House had its humble beginnings in Jor Bagh, after which it moved to its present location in Lodi Estate in 1974. Tibet House aims to bring together Buddhist masters and Tibetologists, people across different disciplines, students and practitioners and the common man through its various programmes and events. With growing interest in Buddhist teachings world over, Tibet House continues to expand its objectives in saving Tibet’s heritage and in exploring and working towards Tibet House’s potential contribution to the ethical development of the modern society.

Tibet House has a Library, Museum, various study programmes on Buddhist Philosophy, conferences on interdisciplinary subjects such as neuroscience and Buddhist Phychology.


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MEN-TSEE-KHANG

Historically, Men-Tsee-Khang was established in 1916 by the 13 Dalai Lama in Lhasa, Tibet. In 1959 the People’s Republic of China invaded Tibet and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama fled to India followed by 80,000 Tibetans. His Holiness was given residence in Mussorie by the Indian Government and then a year later in 1960 was granted permanent residence in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India. Besides rehabilitation of the Tibetan refugees, His Holiness also started to set up religious, cultural and educational Institutes in order to preserve the rich ancient cultures and traditions of Tibet.

Thus, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama re-established Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute in Dharamsala on 23 March, 1961. The Institute initially started with a doctor and an astrologer with ten students in two separate campuses in Dharamsala called Chopra House and Gleenmore Cottage. Dr. Yeshi Dhonden and Ven. Dukhorwa Lodoe Gyatso were the forerunners of Medicine and Astrology Schools. In 1967, the two schools were merged together as Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute in Mcleod Ganj and shifted to the present location in 1982 where the Headquarter of the institutes operates.

The Academic field of activity includes, Men-Tsee-Khang College, Pharmaceutical Department, Astrology Department, Research & Development Department, Materia Medica Department, Documentation & Publication Department, Herbal Product Research department, Body, Mind and Life Department and China Desk.

The Institute has 50 branch medical clinics in India (rural/remote areas and city based).

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5-DAY PROGRAMME DETAIL

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DAY 1: (Morning) Friday, October 23, 2015

Event 1 | Timing: 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

INAUGURAL FUNCTION

Moderator: Ms. Tenzin Dhedon, Tibet House

Venue: CD Deshmukh Auditorium, India International Centre (main building)

Time Event

10:00 am – 10:30 am Tea and Refreshment

10:30 am – 10:35 am Arrival of the Chief Guests Shri. M.C. Misra, Director, AIIMS & Shri. Lokesh Chandra, President, ICCR

10:35 am – 10:37 am Presenting Tibetan traditional scarves, flower bouquets & momentos to the Chief Guests, Special Guests and Guests of Honour

10:37 am – 10:40 am Lighting the lamp by the Chief Guests, Special Guests and Guests of Honour

10:40 am – 10:45 am Welcome Address by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, Cultural Centre of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Delhi

10:45 am – 10:55 am Overview of the events by Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, Director, Men-Tsee-Khang, Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute, Dharamsala

10:55 am – 11:00 am Address by Special Chief Guest Shri. Lokesh Chandra, President, ICCR



11:00 am – 11:05 am Address by Smt. Arvind Manjit Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India

11:05 am – 11:10 am Address by Mr. Tempa Tsering, Representative, Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi

11:10 am – 11:30 am Keynote address by Sr. Dr. Pema Yangchen, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute, Nizamuddin, New Delhi

11:30 am – 11:45 am Special address by Smt. Kapila Vatsyayan, Director, Asia Project, India International Centre, New Delhi

11:45 am – 12:10 pm Address by the Chief Guest Shri. M. C. Misra, Director AIIMS, New Delhi

12:10 pm – 12:20 pm Sutra chanting on ‘Triratna Vandana-Homage to the Triple Gem; Buddha, Dharma and Sanga’ by Vishaka Group from Aya Nagar, Delhi

12:20 pm – 12:45 pm Cultural song performance by students of Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute, Dharamsala

12:45 pm – 12:55 pm Distribution of Certificates for the Certificate Course on the 8th Chapter, Meditation & Bodhicitta of Bodhicaryavatara held at Tibet House

12:55 pm – 01:00 pm Vote of Thanks by Ms. Tenzin Yangchen, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute, Dharamsala

01:00 pm – 02:30 pm Lunch Break* Lunch at India International Centre for invitees only (Lunch for the rest of the participants will be served at Tibet House.) * Lunch timings are subject to change

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DAY 1: (Afternoon/Evening) Friday, October 23, 2015

Event 2 | Timing: 02:30 pm – 05:30 pm

Panel Discussion on ‘Various Medical Traditions’

Chairperson: Prof. Rashmi Mathur, Professor of Psychology, AIIMS, DelhiModerator: Dr. Tenzin Yeshi, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event02:30 pm – 02:35 pm Moderator’s welcome note02:35 pm – 02:40 pm Chairperson introduces the speakers02:40 pm – 03:00 pm 1st Speaker: Dr. Tenzin Choedon (Tibetan)03:00 pm – 03:20 pm 2nd Speaker: Dr. Parimita Barua (Allopathy) 03:20 pm – 03:40 pm 3rd Speaker: Dr. Vaidya Balendu Prakash (Ayurveda)

03:40 pm – 04:00 pm Tea Break

04:00 pm – 04:20 pm 4th Speaker: Dr. Ashhar Qadeer (Yunani)04:20 pm – 04:40 pm 5th Speaker: Dr. T. Thirunarayanam (Siddha)04:40 pm – 05:00 pm 6th Speaker: Dr. G Geetha Krishnan (Ayurveda)05:00 pm – 05:30 pm Q & A with audience


Event 3 | Timing 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm

Movie Screening on ‘Tibetan Medicine: Compassionate Healing’

Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House



DAY 2: (Morning) Saturday, October 24, 2015

Event 4 | 10:00 am – 11:10 am

Student’s Panel Discussion on ‘Various Medical Traditions and Astro-Science’

Moderator: Ms. Tenzin Chodon, Tibet HouseChairperson: Dr. A. K. Merchant, General Secretary, Temple of Understanding--IndiaVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event10:00 am – 10:05 am Moderator’s welcome note10:05 am – 10:10 am Chairperson introduces the panelists10:10 am – 10:15 am 1st Student: Tibetan medical student from Men-Tsee-Khang10:15 am – 10:20 am 2nd Student: Tibetan medical student from Men-Tsee-Khang10:20 am – 10:25 am 3rd Student: Tibetan medical student from Men-Tsee-Khang10:25 am – 10:30 am 4th Student: Tibetan medical student from Men-Tsee-Khang10:30 am – 10:35 am 5th Student: Tibetan astro. student from Men-Tsee-Khang10:35 am – 10:40 am 6th Student: Tibetan astro. student from Men-Tsee-Khang10:40 am – 11:10 am Q & A with audience

11:10 am – 11:30 am Tea Break

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Event 5 | Timing: 11:30 am- 12:20 pm

Workshop: ‘Introduction to Tibetan Medicine’

Speaker: Dr. Tenzin Choedon, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Moderator: Mr. Deepesh Thakkar, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet HouseQ & A: 15 mins



Workshop: ‘Introduction to Traditional Tibetan Astro-Science’

Speaker: TASP Tenzin Lhamo, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Moderator: Ms. Radhika Kapoor, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet HouseQ & A: 15 mins

01:30 pm – 02:30 pm Lunch Break* (*Lunch will be served to all the participants and audience)



DAY 2: (Afternoon/Evening) Saturday, October 24, 2015


Workshop: ‘Traditional Tibetan Medicine Approach to Diet and Lifestyle’

Speaker: Dr. Tenzin Yeshi, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Moderator: Mr. Ankit Goel, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet HouseQ & A: 15 mins


Event 8 | Timing: 03:50 pm –04:50 pm

Workshop: ‘How to find astrological year sign for an individual and its significance’

Speaker: TASP Tenzin Yangkyi, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Moderator: Ms. Pooja Dabral, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet HouseQ & A: 15 mins



Movie Screening on ‘Call of the Snow Lion’, a new documentary series revealing a history of the unsettled Tibetan Diaspora


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DAY 3: (Morning) Sunday, October 25, 2015

Event 10 | Timing: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Special Lectures on ‘Tibetan Astro-Science’

Chairperson: Shri. P. P. Shrivastav, Member of Tibet House Governing Body CouncilModerator: Ms. Tsamchoe Dolma, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event

11:00 am – 11:05 am Moderator’s welcome note11:05 am – 11:10 am Chairperson introduces the panelists11:10 am – 11:40 am 1st Speaker: TASP. Kunga Dhondup, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)11:40 am – 12:10 pm 2nd Speaker: TASP. Tenzin Lhamo, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)12:10 pm – 12:30 pm Q & A with audience




DAY 3: (Afternoon/Evening) Sunday, October 25, 2015

Event 11 | Timing: 02:30 pm- 04:30 pm

Panel Discussion on ‘Mind and Neuroscience’

Chairperson: Prof. Prabhat Ranjan, Executive Director, TIFAC, New DelhiModerator: Dr. Tsetan Mingyur, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event

02:30 pm – 02:35 pm Moderator’s welcome note02:35 pm – 02:40 pm Chairperson introduces the panelists02:40 pm – 03:00 pm 1st Speaker: Dr. Sisir Roy, Quantum Physicist & T.V. Raman Pai Chair Visiting Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISC Campus, Bangalore03:00 pm – 03:20 pm 2nd Speaker: Dr. Ravindra Nagender, Neurophysiologist, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, (NIMHANS), Bangalore03:20 pm – 03:40 pm 3rd Speaker: Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House03:40 pm – 04:00 pm 4th Speaker: Prof Hira Paul Gangnegi, Head of Department of Buddhist Studies, Delhi University04:00 pm – 04:30 pm Q & A with audience


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Special Lectures on ‘Brain & Mind, and Good Heart & Secular Ethics’

Chairperson: Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet HouseModerator: Ms. Tenzin Seldon, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

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05:00 pm – 05:05 pm Moderator’s welcome note05:05 pm - 05:10 pm Chairperson introduces the speakers05:10 pm – 05:40 pm 1st Speaker: Prof. Bindu M. Kutty, Head of Department of Neurophysiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, (NIMHANS), Bangalore - ‘Brain and Mind’05:40 pm – 06:10 pm 2nd Speaker: Prof. Vivek Suneja, Faculty of Management Studies & Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, Delhi University - ‘Good Heart & Secular Ethics’06:10 pm – 06:30 pm Q & A with audience



DAY 4: (Morning) Monday, October 26, 2015

Event 13 | Timing: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Workshop: ‘Traditional Tibetan Pulse Reading’

Speaker: Dr. Sonam Wangmo, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Moderator: Ms. Nilza Wangmo, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet HouseQ & A: 15 mins

11:00 am – 11:30 am Tea Break

Event 14 | Timing: 11:30 am – 12:30pm

Workshop: ‘What are the Individual’s favorable & unfavorable and It’s Importance’

Speaker: TASP. Kunga Dhondup, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Moderator: Ms. Pooja Dabral, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet HouseQ & A: 15 mins


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DAY 4: (Evening) Monday, October 26, 2015


Panel Discussion on ‘Psychology: Classical and Modern’

Chairperson: Dr. Sisir Roy, Quantum Physicist & T.V. Raman Pai Chair Visiting Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISC Campus, BangaloreModerator: Ms. Tenzin Seldon, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event

02:30 pm – 02:35 pm Moderator’s welcome note02:35 pm – 02:40 pm Chairperson introduces the panelists02:40 pm – 03:10 pm 1st Speaker: Ven. Abbot Geshe Jangchup Choeden, Abbot of Gaden Shartse Monastery, Mundgod, Karnataka State03:10 pm – 03:40 pm 2nd Speaker: Ven. Pravrajika Divyanandaprana, Principal of Nivedita Vidya Mandir, Ramakrishna Sarada Mission, Delhi03:40 pm – 04:10 pm 3rd Speaker: Ms. Asha Pillai, Executive Director, WCCL Foundation, Pune, Maharashtra04:10 pm – 04:40 pm Prof. Geshe Ngawang Samten, Former Vice Chancellor, Central University of Tibet Studies, Sarnath04:10 pm – 05:30 pm Q & A with audience





Movie Screening on ‘Tibetan Medicine’ Part-5 produced by the Tibet Foundation, London


DAY 5: (Evening) Tuesday, October 27, 2015


Special Lecture on ‘Brain and Mind from the Medical Perspective’

Chairperson: Dr. Renuka Singh, Director, Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre, DelhiModerator: Ms. Tenzin Dhedon, Tibet HouseVenue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event

03:00 pm – 03:05 pm Moderator’s welcome note03:05 pm – 03:10 pm Chariperson introduces the panelists03:10 pm – 03:40 pm Speaker 1: Dr. Tenzin Yeshi, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)03:40 pm – 04:10 pm Speaker 2: Prof. Rashmi Mathur, Professor of Psychology, AIIMS, Delhi04:10 pm – 04:30 pm Q & A with audience


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VALEDICTORY FUNCTION

Guest of Honor: Shri. P. P. Shrivastav, Member of Tibet House Governing Body Council Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri Director, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI), Dharamsala Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, New DelhiModerator: Ms. Tenzin Yangchen, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI)Venue: Conference Hall, Tibet House

Time Event

05:00 pm – 05:05 pm Moderator’s welcome note

05:05 pm – 05:10 pm Address by Shri. P. P. Shrivastav, Member of Tibet House Governing Body Council

05:10 pm – 05:15 pm Address by Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri, Director, Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute (TMAI), Dharamsala

05:15 pm – 05:20 pm Address by Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director, Tibet House, New Delhi

05:20pm – 05:50 pm Distribution of Thank You souvenirs to the volunteers and staff of the 5-day event

05:50 pm – 06:00 pm Vote of thanks by the moderator

06:30 pm – 08:00 pm Dinner for invitees* at India International Centre (*Please carry your dinner invitation card at the venue)



HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 5-DAY PROGRAMME

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1. SAND MANDALA OF MEDICINE BUDDHA:

Mere seeing of the mandala leaves a special imprint in our mind thus connecting us to the Medicine Buddha, which affects us in bringing calmness and tenderness of our mind. It helps invoke in us all the pervasive compassion towards all beings.

2. EXHIBITIONS:

a. Traditional Tibetan Medicineb. Traditional Tibetan Astro-Science

3. DEMONSTRATION AND DISPLAY OF SOME ASPECTS OF TIBETAN CULTURE:

a. Display of prayer flags for world peaceb. Demonstration of Sand Mandala Creationc. Traditional Tibetan doctors will render free pulse reading and medical consultation for you during the three days. The sophisticated Herbal Medical Systems, the Tibetans have, was also inherited from India centuries ago.d. Free oral astrology consultation with professionals from Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute, Dharamsalae. Demonstration of the painting skills of the Traditional Tibetan Thangka painter.

Free pulse reading, medical and oral astrology consultation for you by traditional Tibetan doctors and professional astrologers.



5. STALLS:

a. Tibetan herbal health care products from Men-Tsee-Khang Exports, New Delhib. Tibetan food stall from AMA agencies, Majnu-ka-tila, Delhic. Tibetan souvenir and other items

4. PANEL DISCUSSIONS / LECTURES / WORKSHOPS / MOVIE SCREENINGS:

Event 2 - Panel Discussion: ‘Various Medical Traditions’ Event 3 - Movie Screening: ‘Tibetan Medicine: Compassional Healing’ Event 4 - Student’s Panel Discission: ‘Various Medical Tradition & Astro-Science’ Event 5 - Workshop: ‘Introduction to Tibetan Medicine’ Event 6 - Workshop: ‘Introduction to Traditional Tibetan Astro-Science’ Event 7 - Workshop: ‘Traditional Tibetan Medicine Approach to Diet & Lifestyle’ Event 8 - Workshop: ‘How to find Astrological Year Sign for an Individual and its Significance’ Event 9 - Movie Screening: ‘Call of the Snowlion’ a new documentary series revealing a history of the unsettled Tibetan Diaspora Event 10 - Special Lectures: ‘Tibetan Astro-Science’ Event 11 - Panel Discussion: ‘Mind & Neuroscience’ Event 12 - Special Lectures: ‘Brain & Mind, and Good Heart & Secular Ethics’ Event 13 - Workshop: ‘Traditional Tibetan Pulse Reading’ Event 14 - Workshop: ‘What are the Individual’s favourable and unfavourable and its Importance’ Event 15 - Panel Discussion: ‘Psychology: Classical and Modern’ Event 16 - Movie Screening: ‘Tibetan Medicine-Part 5’ produced by the Tibetan Foundation, London Event 17 - Special Lectures: ‘Brain & Mind from the Medical Perspective’

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GUESTS & PARTICIPANTS

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Dr Mahesh Chandra Misra, is chief of Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre at AIIMS, and also took charge as the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in October 2013. Dr Misra joined AIIMS as a senior resident doctor (general surgery) in 1980. He was appointed as professor and head of the AIIMS surgery department in 1993 and chief of the JPN Apex Trauma Centre in 2006. In 1996, Dr Misra was honoured by the President of India with Dr B

C Roy National Award of the Medical Council of India for developing the specialty of minimally invasive surgery in the country. Dr Misra is a medical graduate from Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi with MS (General Surgery) from Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad. He has received fellowships from American College of Surgeons (FACS); National Academy of Medical Sciences, India (FAMS); and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, UK (FRCS – Glasgow).

Prof. Lokesh Chandra is the Director of the International Academy of Indian Culture, which is a premier research institution for Asian Cultures. He is also currently the President of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and was the Chairman of Historical Research. He is a well-known historian and a renowned scholar of Tibetan, Mongolian and Sino-Japanese Buddhism. He has also served as a member of the Indian Parliament. In 2006 he was conferred India’s

Padma Bhushan Award. He obtained his Master’s degree in 1947 from Punjab University, Lahore, and followed it with a Doctorate in Literature and Philosophy from the State University of Utrecht (Netherlands) in 1950. He started his career with an understanding of the most ancient of India’s spiritual expression, enshrined in the Vedic tradition, but has since moved on to the interlocution between India, Tibet, Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, South East Asia, and the Indo- European languages. He has studied over twenty languages and has to his credit 600 works and text editions.



Venerable Khen Rinpoche Jangchup Choeden was born in Himachal Pradesh in 1966. He joined Gaden Shartse Norling College in Mundgod, Karnataka, and later embarked on an extensive course of traditional Buddhist Education, at one of the most prestigious Monastic University of Tibet and topped the Lharam Exam in 1997. Consequently, he was awarded the title Geshe Lharampa. Subsequently, he joined Gyuto Tantric University to learn Tantric studies and earned degree of

Geshe Ngagrampa. He has studied under many eminent Tibetan masters, including H.E. Khensur Lobsang Choepel Rinpoche and H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche (the eminent ex-abbots of Gaden Shartse Monastery). Besides that he received many teachings, guidance and advice from H.H. the Dalai Lama and H. E. Kyabje Tri Rinpoche. Khen Rinpoche traveled extensively to Canada, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and U.S.A. to teach Dharma. For many years he served as chief-interpreter and personal secretary to his beloved mentor H.E. Kyabje Lati Rinpoche. In the year 2009, His Holiness the Dalai Lama appointed him the Abbot of his alma mater Gaden Shartse Monastery, Mundgod. Since then he is guiding the monastery and playing active role to abridge various spiritual traditions of the world. He was a key participant in historic international dialogue on Vinaya in March 2015 in Delhi between The Nalanda Tradition of Tibet and Theravada Tradition of Sri Lanka.

Mr. Tempa Tsering was elected as the member of the Central Executive Committee of the Tibetan Youth Congress and its advisor. In 1973, he joined the Tibetan civil service as interpreter and office secretary at the Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlement; between 1974 and 1980 as deputy secretary at the Department of Information and International Relations of the Government of Tibet in Exile; between 1981 and 1985 as deputy secretary (and later as additional secretary) at the Office

of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; from 1988 to 1990 as additional secretary at the Department of Home; as chief coordinator at the Chief Representative’s Office for the five settlements in the state of Karnataka; from 1991 to 1999 as the secretary of the Department of Information and International Relations. In 2000, the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, from a list of nominees proposed by the Dalai Lama, elected him as minister (Standard Tibetan: Kalon). He held the portfolio of Kalon for the Department of Home, until the term of the 11th Cabinet (Tibetan: Kashag) expired

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in 2001. In 2006, he was nominated as Kalon by Venerable Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche and later approved by the Members of Assembly and given the portfolio of Kalon for the Department of Information and International Relations. Since 2007, Mr. Tempa Tsering has been serving as the representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New Delhi.

Smt. Kapila Vatsyayan is a leading Indian scholar of classical Indian dance, art and architecture and a renowned art historian. She was the founding director of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, Delhi, and continues as its chairperson. In 1970, she was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship, the highest honour conferred by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India’s National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama. This was followed by the Lalit Kala Akademi Fellowship in

1995, the highest honour in the fine arts, given by Lalit Kala Akademi, India’s National Academy of Art. In 2011, she was the recipient of the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian honour, awarded by the Government of India. She is the author of many books including The Square and the Circle of Indian Arts, Bharata: The Natya Sastra, and Matralaksanam. In 1987, she became the founder trustee and member secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (Indira Kalakendra), a premier arts organisation in Delhi. Thereafter in 1993 she was made the academic director, a post she held till 2000 and then later again in 2005. She has also served as Secretary to the Government of India and the Ministry of Education, Department of Arts and Culture, in which she was responsible for the establishment of many institutions of higher education in India. She was nominated as a member of the Upper House of Parliament of India, the Rajya Sabha in 2006. Thereafter in April 2007 she was renominated to the Rajya Sabha, with a term expiring in February 2012. Smt. Kapila Vatsyayan is currently the Director of Asia Project at the India International Centre, Delhi.

Shri. Pramod Prakash Shrivastav IAS (Retired) has been a Member of the Governing Body of Tibet House for over 3 decades. His last assignment with Goverment of India was as Member of the North Eastern Council as a Union Minister of State since 2005 for about eight and a half years. Since 1960, he worked for the Central Government for over 35 years in the North-East. Earlier, he served in the Ministry of Home Affairs at various levels from Director to Special Secretary for



12 years in 3 tenures (between 1975 and 1992) handling most of the Divisions of the Ministry. His other postings included Chief Secretary of the State of Goa, Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (1981-86) and also as Advisor to Governor in 3 States (Assam in 1990-91, Himachal Pradesh in 1993 and Manipur in 1994) during periods of crisis when these States had to be brought under President’s Rule. Mr. Shrivastav has been taking a keen interest in the enhancement of the quality of the three crucial dimensions of human personality, namely, the physical, the intellectual and the spiritual. Activities that he tried to promote throughout his career included Yoga for keeping the body and mind fit and alert, inculcation of human values in the education system for a healthy and progressive mind in the community and grasping the essence of scriptures to gain insights into the soul and over-soul. The wisdom gained by such knowledge will go a long way in the shaping of sound character and the building of a strong foundation on which the human beings can evolve higher and move closer to divinity. This bent of mind brought him closer to Buddhist philosophy and teachings, and he became an admirer of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his teachings on compassion.

Smt. Arvind Manjit Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, is an officer of 1984 batch of Civil Services and belongs to Indian Information Service. She has worked in various capacities in the Government of India which include being the official spokesperson for Ministries of Finance, Petroleum & Fertilizers, Law, Justice & Company Affairs and Rural Development. She has also looked after news at supervisory levels in All India Radio and Doordarshan. She

has been the Head of Doordarshan News for more than two years and Head of Publications Division, Govt. of India, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting before she took over as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture. Presently, she looks after Zonal Culture Centres, Buddhist & Tibetan Institutes, Performing Arts Grant Scheme, Scholarship & Fellowship, and Media Cell in the Ministry of Culture. She has undergone many a training including long-term training in United Kingdom culminating in MBA degree in Public Sector Management and a one week course at the Cambridge University, United Kingdom on Leadership & Strategic Thinking.

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Mr. Tashi Tsering Phuri is the former managing trustee of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Charitable Trust. From July 1994 to June 1997, he was the Director of Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute of H.H. the Dalai Lama), after which he lived in the United States for 14 years directing the Tibet Center in Chicago. He returned to India in February 2012 to once again direct Men-Tsee-Khang.

Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul is currently the Director of Tibet House, New Delhi, the Cultural Center of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. While being assigned with the responsibility of the Directorship of Tibet House, he also gives regular lectures and leads philosophy classes in Tibet House and other places such as Universities and Institutes. He travels widely within India and abroad to teach Buddhist philosophy, psychology, logic and practice. He has also worked on several books.

As assigned by the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he visited US in 2008 to work with Prof. Paul Ekman on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s book “Emotional Awareness” which is co-authored with Dr. Ekman. He was also assigned, along with a few other scholars to work on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s book “Ethics for a New Millennium - Part II,” and the book series - “Art of Happiness”, which were jointly written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Prof. Howard Cutler. Likewise he has been actively involved in editing of other books by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, such as “The Graded Path.” He has written a number of important papers for national and international conferences held in Delhi University, and others, on topics such as “The Paradox of the Brain and Mind” and “Ultimate Reality According to Arya Nagarjuna.” He is currently in the process of writing two important books, one entitled “Journey into the Paradox of Brain and Mind” and the other “What Constitutes the Ultimate Reality: The Effects of Understanding the Ultimate Reality.”

Prof. Rashmi Mathur, Professor of Psychology, AIIMS, Delhi



Prof. Geshe Ngawang Samten possesses a rare combination of having studied along the modern lines as well as through the Tibetan monastic education system. He was the Head of the Research Department devoted to the restoration of lost Buddhist texts into Sanskrit, based on the classical Tibetan translations made in ancient times jointly by the Indian and Tibetan Pandits. This unique research activity evinces his erudition both in the classical Tibetan and Sanskrit

languages as well as his rare translation skills. He is instrumental in promoting Buddhist Studies in India. A number of Indian universities have greatly been benefited by his scholarship and insight in formulating courses in Buddhist studies. He frequently travels across the continents giving lectures to academic audiences in the United States, Europe, Australia, Russia and in India. He has held Visiting Professorial assignments at Hampshire, Amherst and Smith Colleges in the USA and at the University of Tasmania in Australia. He has been actively involved in various national and international seminars, workshops and conferences. In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India for his distinguished services in the fields of education and literature. He has served as the Vice- Chancellor of Central University of Tibetan Studies, Sarnath.

Venerable Pravrajika Divyanandaprana is currently Principal of Nivedita Vidya Mandir an English medium Primary School run by the Ramakrishna Sarada Mission and Editor of its English journal Samvit.

Prof. Vivek Suneja is Professor of Management at Delhi University. He was Dean Planning from 2006-2013 and Pro-Vice-Chancellor from 2010-2013 of Delhi University. Prior to joining the University of Delhi, he taught at several British Universities (1992-2005). Over the years, he has taken a number of initiatives to introduce the teachings of Ethics in the university system. He has been instrumental in organising seminars and talks on ethics, most notably by His Holiness the Dalai

Lama, of whom he is an ardent devotee.

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Dr. Sisir Roy is currently T.V. Raman Pai Chair Visiting Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISC Campus, Bengaluru since November 2014. He was Professor at Physics and Applied Mathematics Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata during 1980-2014. He worked as distinguished visiting professor in George Mason University, USA since 1999 – 2007 and has worked as visiting professor in many universities in USA and Europe. He has published more

than 150 research papers in peer reviewed international journals and 12 research monographs/edited books in Kluwer Academic, World Scientific etc. His monographs include “Demystifying the Akasha – Quantum Vacuum and Consciousness” jointly with Ralph Abraham. He is now working as member of editorial boards in various international journals. His research interests include “Foundations of Quantum Theory”, “Brain Function Modeling and Consciousness”, “Quantum Ontology and Modeling in Cognitive science” and “Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology”. At the international level he has collaborated with Prof. J.P. Vigier, France, Prof. Bo Lehnert, Sweden, Prof. Menas Kafatos, George Mason University, USA, Prof. Ralph Abraham, University of California and Prof. Rodolfo Llinas, New York University School of Medicine, NY, USA.

Dr. Bindu M. Kutty is a Professor and the Head of the Department of Neurophysiology, NIMHANS, Bangalore. She is also a Teaching Faculty, NSMC (National Sleep Medicine Course, an initiative of ISSR to propagate sleep education). Dr. Bindu is a Member, Indian Board for Certification of Sleep Medicine; General Secretary, ISSR (Indian Society for Sleep Research); Member, Institute Ethics Committee, NIMHANS; Former Member, Board of Studies, University of Calicut;

Former Member, Board of Studies, Institute Animal Ethics Committee, NIMHANS; Member, Program Advisory Committee, Health Sciences, DST-SER; Member, Expert Committee of Translational Neuroscience, ICMR; Executive Committee Member, Cognitive Neuroscience Society, India; Executive Committee Member, International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine; Physiology Reviewer, Scientific journals (National & International) and Vice President, Association of Physiologists, India. Dr. Bindu is a life member of several organizations of Neuroscience and Brain research. Dr. Bindu has also published many important papers and articles.



Dr. P. N. Ravindra is a Neurophysiologist by training from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru with special interest in meditation studies and sleep. He has experience in basic science research and application of yoga and meditation in various clinical conditions. He has many national and international peer reviewed publications. He was honored with Shushila Thakur National award by Association of Physiologist and Pharmacologist of India.

He has presented research papers and guest lectures at various conferences and meetings and has also been invited by the Mind and Life Institute for summer research school. He conducts personality development programmes and workshops for students and professionals, based on neuroscience understanding of ancient wisdom.

Dr. G. Geetha Krishnan is an Integrative Medicine Researcher and Clinician, New Delhi Area, India. He is also a Senior Consultant of Ayurveda and Coordinator Integrative Medicine at the Medanta The

Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon.

Dr. Prabhat Ranjan, is the Executive Director of Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC). He graduated from IIT Kharagpur and obtained masters from Delhi University. Subsequently he received his PhD degree from University of California, Berkeley for his research related to nuclear fusion at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory during 1983-86. Immediately after his doctorate, on his return to India he contributed in a major way to the

Nuclear Fusion Program of India. From 2002 to 2013, he served as Professor at Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology in Gandhinagar. During this period he worked on many real life problems including societal issues. In particular, his work in the development of ‘Environment Control System’ based on body part movement, voice and brain-computer interface technology has helped improved quality of life of many people with disability.

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Prof. Hira Paul Gangnegi did his M.A., M. Phil, & Ph D in Buddhist Studies from the University of Delhi. He served as the Associate Professor at the Department of Buddhist Studies in University of Delhi since 1981 and is currently the Head of Department. Dr. Gangnegi has attended, presented and participated in many national and international seminars and conferences. He is also a member of board of studies of several universities and associated with many academic

and social organizations. Prof. Gangnegi also serves as the Secretary of the Harijan Sewak Sangha, Gandhi Ashram, Kingsway Camp in Delhi and also serves as the Regional Co-ordinator of United Religions Initiative (URI, India) North Zone.

Dr. Vaidya Balendu Prakash, a science graduate from Meerut, completed BAMS Ayurvedacharya from MD University, Rohtak and learnt applied aspects of Rasa-Shastra from his father Vaidya Chandra Prakash. Dr. Vaidya Balendu set up the Vaidya Chandra Prakash Cancer Research Foundation (SIROs) in Dehradun in 1989 to carry on basic research in Ayurveda under the patronage of the former President of India, the late Dr. K R Narayanan. He is the first and only Ayurvedic

physician to get the Life Membership of the Indian Co-operative Oncology Network (ICON) and is a Member of the International Headache Society (IHS), U.K. Dr. Vaidya Balendu also served as the Honorary Physician to the President of India from 1997 to 2002. Dr. Vaidya Balendu is also the Chairman and Member of several Aryurvedic and Homoepathic centres under the Government of India. He is a recipient of many prestigious awards, including the PADMASHREE in 1999. A researcher who has brought out several publications, Dr. Vaidya Balendu Prakash is currently serving as the Ayurveda Consultant at the Padaav - Specialty Ayurvedic Treatment Center in Dehradun, India.

Dr. Ashhar Qadeer is serving in the Faculty of Medicine Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi in the capacity of Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Kulliyat (General Principles of Unani Medicine). He is a known scholar of Unani Medicine with eleven books, thirty two research papers and over hundred articles in his name. He has presented on this subject in numerous international conferences and has



represented Unani system of medicine across the country as well as abroad in Asia and Europe. To introduce Unani Medicine to the masses his book entitled ‘Unani; The Science of Graeko-Arabic Medicine’ (published by Roli books in 1988) is highly acknowledged. He holds the Ph. D. degree in the field of History of Unani Medicine, entitled, “Establishment and Development of Unani Medicine in India”.

Dr. T. Thirunarayanan, an alumnus of the Govt. Siddha Medical College, has 25 years of experience in different spheres of Siddha Systems of Medicine including teaching, training, clinical and industrial research. He is currently a member of AUSDTAB of Ministry of Ayush and siddha expert in TKDL project. Dr. Thirunarayanan is the secretary of a NGO, Center for Traditional Medicine and Research. Dr. Thirunarayanan and his team focuses on treating lifestyle disorders

like diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, immune related diseases like bronchial asthma and skin diseases and provides palliative care for cancer through traditional medical wisdom of India. Having authored five books in Siddha medicine and translated quite a few and published research papers in peer reviewed journals, Dr. Thirunarayanan is also the principal investigator in documenting traditional health practices in different districts of Tamil Nadu and involved in digitizing, indexing and cataloguing of ancient Siddha Palm manuscripts. He is also the principal investigator in a research on unique siddha dosage form of ‘Kattu’-medicinal beads with grant-in aid by Ministry of Ayush. Dr. Thirunarayanan develops new products based on traditional medical systems adopting rigorous scientific validation methods and also in designing standard operating procedures to comply with good manufacturing practices. Establishing medicinal plant garden and conservation of medicinal plants by ex-situ methods is his passion.

Dr. Renuka Singh is a Professor of Sociology at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi. She has authored and edited more than a dozen books and worked on several books with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. She has also lectured at various Universities. Dr. Renuka Singh is currently the Director of Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre in New Delhi.

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Ms. Asha Pillai Balsara is a student of Buddhism and is committed to bringing the wisdom and skilful means of the Nalanda tradition into our daily lives. For over 18 years, she has taught various groups and individuals from the corporate, educational and NGO sectors. She is currently the Executive Director of WCCL Foundation, an NGO in India dedicated to establishing Arts-based Therapy & Study of the Mind. She is a Board Member of the Khyentse Foundation ¬- a non-

profit organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of Buddhist study, practice and scholarship throughout the world. As Executive Director of WCCL, she has established & taught for ten years, the pioneering Certificate Course in Arts-Based Therapy. She is a Visiting Faculty for the Post Graduate Certificate Course in ‘Applied Mahayana Buddhist Psychology & Ethics’ at the Savitribai Phule Pune University and designed the syllabus of the course under the guidance of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche (Chairperson, Khyentse Foundation). She has written the text books for the course under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Dorji Damdul, Director of Tibet House and Khenpo Choying Dorjee.

Dr. A. K. Merchant serves a number of academic, social and spiritual organizations including the Bahá’í Community of India. He is the National Trustee of the Lotus Temple, the Chairman of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’í of Delhi, Associate Secretary General of the Global Warming Reduction Centre, General Secretary of The Temple of Understanding - India, Secretary of the Prakash Foundation, Chairperson of the Sarvodaya International Trust - Delhi Chapter,

Visiting Faculty at the Centre for Cultural Resources & Training, a Member of the India International Centre and of the Ethics Committee of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He received his education in India and abroad. He has lectured at several colleges and addressed various national and international conferences, seminars and religious parliaments. A recipient of many awards in appreciation of his manifold services and achievements, Dr. Merchant has to his credit some 200 published papers and articles in books, journals and national dailies and is the author of three monographs: Communal Harmony - India’s Greatest Challenge (1991) and Hindu Dharma evam Bahá’í Dharma ¬- Ek Adhayyan (1999), Five Basic Human Values and the Bahá’í Faith (2009).



Dr. Pratima Barua did her MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi in 2008 and later studied M.D in Medicine from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi in 2013. Dr. Pratima topped the All India Secondary School Examination of CBSE in 2001 and also topped in science subject scoring full marks. For this, Dr. Pratima was awarded the Certificate of Merit from CBSE as 0.1% of the Meritorious Students. She has also been awarded the Certificate of Merit in Shanker’s

International Painting Competition in 1994; third prize in Flash Photography held under National Museum of Natural History in Eco Summit in 2000 and merit certificate at the state level in the same year; and Certificate of Merit in National Mathematics Olympiad Contest 2000-2001. Dr. Pratima secured first prize in essay competition on “Mahatma Gandhi and Freedom Struggle” in 2000. She has also successfully completed Second and Third Year of Vocal Classical from Prachin Kala Kendra, Chandigarh. Dr. Pratima is presently working as Medical Specialist in CGHS, Pragati Vihar Wellness Centre.

Dr. Sonam Wangmo is a 2008 graduate of Kachupadegree (Bachelor in Tibetan Medicine) from Men Tsee Khang, Tibetan Medical and Astro College. She has served as the English interpreter and was also one of the speakers during ten days Tibetan Medicine Course to a student group from University of Minnesota, USA in the year 2009 at Men-Tsee-khang, Dharamsala. She gave introductory talks on Tibetan Medicine to the student group from Queens University, Kingston,

Canada and doctors group from CIS countries (2014) at Men-Tsee-Khang, Delhi and has also attended Body, Mind and Life conference organized by Men-Tsee-Khang in October 2014. Dr. Sonam has also completed one month basic acupuncture course in 2014 at Chauntra, India and did one month medical outreach trip to NhaTrang City, Veitnam in 2015. Dr. Sonam joined the Nizamuddin Branch Clinic of Men-tsee-khang in July 2010, serving as the project coordinator for Clinical Research on Diabetes.

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Dr. Tenzin Choedon did her schooling from Central School for Tibetans in Bir and Chauntra, in Himachal Pradesh and from Tibetan Children’s Village school in Dharamsala. Dr. Choedon underwent five years study on traditional Tibetan medicine at the main Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute, Men-tsee-khang in Dharamsala. Dr. Choedon is currently the Doctor-in-charge at the newly established Wellness Center in Lajpat Nagar 2, New Delhi.

TASP. Tenzin Lhamo graduated as a humanity student from Kalimpong, West Bengal. She joined the college of Tibetan Medical and Astro. Institute in Dharamsala as a student in traditional Tibetan astrology and astronomy in 2003. After five years of rigorous study in the Traditional Tibetan Astro-science with one-year internship, she attained Kachupa Degree in Traditional Tibetan Astrology and Astronomy. She casted hundreds of detailed horoscopes both

in English and Tibetan as well as many other astrological calculations like yearly predictions, compatibility charts, and astrological calculations for sickness. In addition to this she has also prepared annual Tibetan Almanac for the year 2017 during her final years of college. She presented a daily astrological reading for a television channel called Sadhana. She was appointed as a full-fledged astrological practitioner in the Astro-department of Men-tsee-khang, Dharamsala, in 2009 and since then she has been serving there. She has visited London and Scotland in 2014 where she did presentations, workshops and gave astrological consultations.

Dr. Tenzin Yeshi is a research associate at the Research and Development Department of Men-Tsee-Khang (Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute of His Holiness The Dalai Lama) in Dharamsala. He received his “Kachupa” Degree in Tibetan Medicine in 2008, after successfully completing the formal five years course on Tibetan medicine followed by a full year of practical internship, from the Tibetan Medical & Astro. College, Men-Tsee-Khang. After graduating

from the medical college, he served as a resident doctor and treated patients at Itanagar branch clinic, Arunachal Pradesh. He joined research and development department in 2010 and since then, he has been actively involved in the clinical trials on peptic ulcer, gastritis and diabetes.



He has also worked with AISPO, a non-governmental organization from Italy and Tibetan Delek Hospital, Dharamsala, under the program for controlling Tuberculosis among Tibetan community in exile from 2010-11 and has published a booklet entitled “Dietary guidance for the prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis.”

TASP. Ms. Tenzin Yanki was born and brought up in India by her parents, who escaped to India after the Chinese invasion of Tibet. She gained appreciation for Tibetan Astrology from her mother, who has been a strong believer in Tibetan Astrology. In order to pursue her interest in Astrology, she enrolled herself for the 7th batch of astrology students in the Tibetan Medical and Astro College in Dharamshala. There she studied Tibetan Astrology, Astronomy, Tibetan literature and

some basics of Tibetan Medicine. In 2008, after five years of studies and one year internship, she became a full-fledged Tibetan Astrologer. Since 2008, she has cast over 300 individual Natal Charts, Marital Compatibility Chart, yearly predictions etc. Her clients include people of different countries such as Tibet, India, USA, China etc. Besides making charts, she also has experience of presenting daily astrological predictions on television for both local Tibetan and Indian channels. Presently, she lives in Dharamshala and is working with Men-Tsee-Khang.

Tibetan Traditional Astrologist Mr. Kunga Dhondup enrolled at the prestigious ‘Tibetan Medical and Astrology College’ in 1998 for the study of Tibetan Astrology, Astronomy, Tibetan medicine and Buddhist philosophy for 5 years. After his graduation, Mr. Kunga underwent one-year intensive internship training under the guidance of several senior astrologists in the Astrological Department. Upon completion of his internship, the Astrological Department selected Mr. Kunga as a

full-time astrologist. After completing ten years’ service in the Astrological Department in 2014, he appeared for the Tserampa (Master’s degree) exam and got distinction marks. So far, in his last eleven years of service, Mr. Kunga has visited various places both in India and abroad, and done large amount of astrological related works.

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