"(We) first need to awaken our awareness that death is an ineluctable part of life. If we truly know that our life becomes more meaningful"

Chögyal Namkhai Norbu



This course is an invitation to awaken our awareness of mortality so that we can be more prepared to face death when it knocks on our door and we can support other people in the dying process. 

Life and death lie along the same continuum therefore our capacity to accept death influences not only the experience of dying but also the way we live.


Our workshop will provide an opportunity to explore a deeply significant yet often neglected aspect of human experience: the profound themes of death, end-of-life care, and grief. In a society where these topics are too often sidelined, this program provides a much-needed space for meaningful experiences, dialogue, and reflection.


This course is inclusive and open to everyone: Whether you're a healthcare professional, therapist, caregiver of people in death, illness and grief processes, or simply someone who feels that death reminds us that our existence is limited, and therefore, is important to focus on what is truly important.


Our program is designed to provide resources grounded in the vast knowledge of Tibetan Medicine and Buddhism. 


Our purpose is to invite participants to explore and help others in the most delicate and significant journey of our lives:  the naked journey of death.

Meet Our Educators


  • Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo: With a specialization in health, wellness, and Tibetan medicine, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo offers extensive expertise in medical care, compassionate support, and healing.
  • Steven Landsberg: An internationally recognized practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism, Steven brings unique sensitivity and experiences to explore death and practice dying
  • Ilaria Faccioli: A therapist, practitioner, and advanced student of Tibetan Medicine, Ilaria has been investigating dying topics, and grieving based on her personal experience. 

Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo

Dr. Phuntsog received her advanced degree from the prestigious Lhasa University School of Traditional Medicine in 1988. She dedicated numerous years to serving as a Tibetan Medicine practitioner in Eastern Tibet. Her remarkable work included collaboration with A.S.I.A., the non-profit organization initiated by Professor Namkhai Norbu. Her contributions involved establishing hospitals and training centers in the remote regions of Sichuan Province and Chamdo Prefecture. In 2007, she co-founded the American Tibetan Medical Association (ATMA), a national organization in the United States dedicated to representing and advancing the Tibetan medical profession. Since 2012, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo assumed the role of International Director of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine with programs across the United States, Russia, and Europe.

Steven Landsberg

Steven Landsberg began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 1967. In 1982, he attended his first retreat with Professor and Dzogchen Master Namkhai Norbu (ChNN), and began practicing under his guidance. Steven has traveled extensively in the Americas and Europe and has given training on mindful presence and other practices related to our inherent freedom. He is also an accomplished musician in Indian classical music and he has played both the Sitar and the Surbahar in front of a worldwide audience.

Ilaria Faccioli

Ilaria Faccioli is a Professional Counselor with training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Enneatype Psychology, and Systemic-Family Therapy. She has been a student of Professor Namkhai Norbu since 2008. She is a Tibetan Yoga instructor (Yantra Yoga) and a Kumar Kumari instructor as well (Tibetan Yoga for kids). Since 2015 she has been working at the Shang Shung Institute, organizing events related to Tibetan Medicine and others. Since 2018, she assumed the role of Executive Manager of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine in Europe.

  • Recorded Sessions Available

    The recording sessions of this unique workshop will be available for you to access at your own time for unlimited time

What Will The Course Offer to Participants?

  • An experiential journey into impermanence, a foundational principle of Buddhist Philosophy fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance of Life's transient nature

  • The recognition that the way we regard death is critical to the way we experience life

  • An exploration of compassionate dying care from the perspective of Tibetan Medicine

  • An integrative perspective to support the grieving process

Select the Price that suits you best! We provide various options and encourage you to be mindful. If needed, support options are available to assist you.

This course is available both ONLINE and ONSITE. We highly recommend registering here in advance. However, if you choose to register in person at DzamlingGar, you will still have access to the recordings via our QR code system.

Why is this course Important for you?

  • Expand your understanding of compassionate end-of-life care from Tibetan medicine and Buddhist perspectives.

  • Develop practical skills to navigate the complexities of death and grief with sensitivity and wisdom.

  • Cultivate a compassionate approach to supporting individuals and families during life's most profound transitions.