Wednesday, March 30, 2011

SSI Tibetan Medicine Student Scholarships


Dear all interested in the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine,
The American Branch of the Shang Shung Institute has recently received another very generous offer from a friend with a long-time interest in Tibetan Medicine. This friend would like to help continue funding the Khenpo Tsenam Rinpoche Scholarship Fund for students of the School of Tibetan Medicine.  The donor's businesses, JCROWS.com and the J. Crow Company look to support this very positive development in holistic health care by establishing the scholarship again this year for the 2011-2012 school year.

This donor has agreed to match donations to continue the School of Tibetan Medicine Scholarship fund, up to $2500, for a total of $5000 towards the continuation of the scholarship fund. We have 90 days from today to receive all donations towards the matching grant, so the deadline for all donations is: May 9, 2011. We have received $500 in donations so far. Help us raise $2000 more!

The Scholarship will be need-based, and students will be asked to apply.  The board and staff of the SSI-USA will choose the winner or winners for this year's scholarship(s) by the beginning of the Fall, 2011 semester.  Last year we were proud to be able to offer scholarships to two of our students for the 2010-2011 school year, based solely upon the donations collected from generous donors like you!  We would love to be able to continue to offer this wonderful gift of learning!

To send a donation, please contact me, Anna Bartenstein, through email at: a.bartenstein@shangshunginstitute.org or call me through the SSI office phone at 413-369-4928.  You can also donate directly through our webstore here, using multiples of $10 to create a donation of any amount you wish.
Gifts to support or endow scholarships help students meet the cost of tuition and fees. As pioneers in a fledging program, it is often challenging for students to find the resources necessary to fund their education.  We, and our students thank you immensely for your support of our program, and their studies!!
More information about this scholarship fund and its history can be found here.
Best wishes,

Matthew Schmookler
Operations Manager
Shang Shung Institute - USA

FREE Webcasted Tibetan Medicine Public Talk by Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo


THIS SUNDAY: Tibetan Medicine Public Talk
with Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo:


Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 1-3pm

Topic: Tibetan Astrology and Healing
An Introduction to the crucial relationship between these two Tibetan sciences.

And save the date for next month's webcast:

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 1-3pm
Topic: Conception and Embryology

An introduction to the basic Tibetan medical theories regarding the conception of life, as well as the biological phases of fetal development inside a mother's womb. Buddhist concepts such as karma and consciousness play a major role in this explanation of the basis for human life.
 
To attend IN PERSON:
Location: Shang Shung Institute, 18 Schoolhouse Road, Conway, MA 01341
Cost: By donation
 
To attend BY WEBCAST:
 
Anyone with an ample internet connection and a web browser should be able to connect to this FREE service.
 
How does this work?  Simply click on the following link, or type the following web address into your browser on the date of a public talk between the hours of 1pm and 3pm EST (Time zone of Boston or New York City): http://www.shangshunginstitute.com/free.php
 
If you live far from Conway, MA, don't forget to check your local time for this event before attending.  You can do this on the following page:
 
If you would like to donate to the costs needed in order to help the Tibetan Medicine live webcast project continue, please click here to donate directly through the SSI-USA online store, or contact us directly at: secretary@shangshung.org or 413-369-4928.
 
Please feel free to write us with any questions or comments about this service at: secretary@shangshung.org.  Also, please feel free to pass this message along to anyone who you feel may be interested.
 
Thanks, and we look forward to continuing this service!
 
Shang Shung Institute - USA

Monday, March 7, 2011

Northwest Washington State Spring 2011 Tour

Seattle & Bellingham WA

Nashalla G. Nyinda TMD, LMT
Bellingham, WA
March 23rd - 28th 2011

FREE PUBLIC TALK
Seasonal Approaches to Diet & Behavior within Tibetan Medicine

Wednesday 23rd - 7:00pm – Donations Welcome
Community Food Co-Op – Roots Room
315 Westerly Rd. Bellingham, WA

Consults & Kunye Tibetan Massage Available by Appointment

Call Shakti for appointments - 360 672 1473

Seattle, WA
March 30th - April 1st

Consults Available by Appointment
Call 303 570 8242 to schedule

Seattle and Bellingham event details