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BODH-KYI SOWA-RIGPA (TIBETAN MEDICINE)Traditional Tibetan Medicine is a living tradition and it is one of the most authentic ancient medical systems of mankind with a long history of unbroken medical heritage and has the richest collection of medical literature. Most of these texts dates back to many hundreds of years and mention the usage of Tibetan medicinal plants in many different forms which have a great potential to contribute to the well being of mankind. It is also compatible with other medical systems as a complementary medical treatment and clinically, there are many records of its success in treating chronic diseases. It is based on profound medical theory that is an integration of Science, Art and Philosophy. The textual commentaries and the practices of the Tibetan medicine still exists in their complete form in the neighboring states/countries such as Bhutan, Sikkim, and India including other Himalayan countries and regions. Palden Gyud shi forms the corpus text of study for every Tibetan Medical Practitioners. The Russian have translated complete Gyud shi into Russian language in the year 1908. From the beginning of 20th century, some parts of Gyud Shi text were translated into Japanese, German, French and English. Specially, during the end of 20th century, due to the grace of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, many scholars, scientists and people from Eastern and Western parts of the world became aware and have started realizing the potential qualities and profundity of the Tibetan medical system. Consequently, there has been a continuous increase in the number of people who appreciate and takes keen interest in the study of Tibetan medical science of healing. These circumstances in turn lead to the flourishing and expansion of Tibetan medicine all over the world.
For more information on Tibetan Medicine, please visit Men-Tsee-Khang website and and other sites on Tibetan Medicine. |
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