Dr. Phuntsog, professor of Tibetan History and Medicine at Central University of Nationalities in Beijing, China delivers the information with clarity and insight into the relevance of Tibetan traditional medicine for today's health practitioners. The complete course consists of a series of three 72 hour accredited intensive seminars providing a foundation on which to continue further in-dept study of Tibetan medicine. The courses will also give practical information and advice on individually achieving a deeper experience of energetic balance. Level 3 Includes an extensive introduction to diagnostic procedures, giving specific attention to traditional methods of pulse reading, observing urine and consulting elemental astrology. To be offered in 2001 All classes will take place from 9am-5pm.
Seminars are open to the public.
Each year contains 72 hours of textual teaching and explanation in the original Tibetan, translated into English, and accompanied by text. Dr. Phuntsog is currently negotiating to establish a clinical training program at an institution in Tibet for participants who complete all three years of the Foundation Course at the Shang Shung Institutes of America or Italy. This distance learning audio course is a unique opportunity to study Tibetan Medical theory in depth. Included with the recorded course, there is a three volume teaching text of Dr. Phuntsog's commentary on the Four Medical Tantras. This is a study aid primarily for participants in the Shang Shung Institute's Tibetan Medical Program.