MEDICINE from the HEART
Medicine from the Heart: the Ethics of Healing", with GARCHEN RINPOCHE & DR.PHUNTSOG WANGMO, provides inspiring and profoundly valuable insights about the healthcare world rooted in Tibetan Medicine and Buddhist traditions
His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche is among the foremost Buddhist masters and accomplished Tibetan Lamas alive in the world today. His legendary compassion, love, wisdom, and spiritual attainments set him apart. He holds a position of great esteem within the Drikung Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and he is revered by practitioners across various Buddhist traditions. Beloved in numerous countries spanning multiple continents, Rinpoche's disciples number in the tens of thousands, and his dharma activities have a far-reaching impact. Renowned globally for his extensive realizations and boundless kindness, Rinpoche is a genuine source of fulfillment, and he ranks among the world's most authentic spiritual masters. Garchen Rinpoche has tirelessly dedicated his efforts to the restoration, preservation, and dissemination of the teachings and blessings of Buddha Dharma, initially within Tibet and later extending his reach across the entire world. In 1997, Garchen Rinpoche visited the United States for the first time and subsequently established his main center, the Garchen Buddhist Institute, in Arizona. Additionally, he founded numerous other centers in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. With his immeasurable compassion, profound realizations, and authentic blessings, Rinpoche has inspired and guided thousands of Dharma students and practitioners in cultivating love, bodhichitta, and dismantling the self-grasping mentality through dharma practice. He is a distinguished master of various practices, including Mahamudra, Dzogchen, Tummo, the Six Yogas of Naropa, the 37 Bodhisattva Practices, and many more.
Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo is a renowned Tibetan scholar and Traditional Tibetan Medicine Doctor with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and teaching. She serves as the director of the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine. Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo played an essential role in the establishment and growth of our school and its programs. She organized and led our pioneering four-year medical training program, marking the first comprehensive, traditional Tibetan Medicine training program introduced in the Western world. Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo imparts her knowledge in Tibetan Medicine through educational programs conducted worldwide, including the East and West coasts of the USA, Italy, Spain, Russia, and beyond.
Garchen Rinpoche will share His wisdom on the ethics of healing from the Tibetan Buddhism Perspective as one of the foremost Buddhist masters and accomplished Tibetan Lamas alive in this world today.
Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo will guide us to the Medicine Buddha Mandala and lead the collective chanting of the Medicine Buddha Mantra.
It provides a holistic perspective on health, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
It explores the ethical and compassionate aspects of healing, offering valuable principles for both personal and professional growth.
Joining the workshop allows individuals to connect with like-minded people, fostering a supportive community dedicated to holistic healing and ethical living.
The workshop may inspire participants to incorporate the principles they learn into their daily lives, whether they are healthcare practitioners or simply individuals seeking a more compassionate way of living.