Advice for Health and Long Life: Helpful Tips from the Heart of the Medicine Buddha

In the classical Tibetan Medicine Texts (Gyud Zhi), the wise and compassionate Medicine Buddha, known as "The Great Sage", instructs his students on the proper diet, lifestyle, medicines and therapies to promote long life, health, and happiness.

Considerations for the Autumn Season:

The changing seasons can influence our health. The reason for this is related with the Five Elements, both inside our bodies and in external conditions. As the elemental qualities of the seasons shift, for example from dry to rainy, or warm to cool, this affects the balance of elements within our bodies. Therefore, we should adjust our diet and lifestyle to be in harmony with the seasons.

As summer moves into autumn, there is an increase of the fire element. The weather is dry, the sun is hot, vegetation and crops are fully matured. This causes the arising of the tripa humor (bile) within our bodies. Arising tripa may increase symptoms such as headaches, heartburn, or diarrhea.

To balance the tripa humor in the autumn season, we should rely on cool-natured, sweet and bitter foods, such as fruits, fresh greens, and fresh milk. We should avoid spicy foods, greasy foods, and avoid drinking much alcohol. In the autumn it is healthy to accent one's clothes and living spaces with sweet, cooling fragrances, such as sandalwood, lavender, or fresh flowers.

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Summer Greetings! Dear Friends of the Shang Shung Institute, This summer marks a season of great change for the Shang Shung  Institute US Branch. As many of you know, the US branch of the  Shang Shung Institute has seen great accomplishments over the  past 6 years. Thanks to the incredible perseverance and commitment  of the director of the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine,  Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, the first graduating class of Western trained  Tibetan Doctors completed their training between 2005 and 2009.  After completing their internship and final examination at Qinghai  University and Hospital in Tibet, the graduates were awarded Menpa  (Tibetan Doctor) degrees from the University. We are delighted and  excited that in 2012 two more classes will travel to Qinghai for  internship and examination at the Qinghai University and Hospital in Tibet. Another great achievement of the Shang Shung Institute over the past  few years has been the establishment of the Massachusetts state  licensure in massage therapy. Under the direction of Dr. Phuntsog  Wangmo, SSI offers now the most in-depth training in Tibetan Kunye  Massage Therapy in the West. And yet, regardless of these incredible accomplishments, the Shang  Shung Institute and the School of Tibetan Medicine still have to  undergo a lot of development and adaptation in order to fulfill their  true potential.  SSI has recently made two big decisions to this end. Firstly, as of July  1st, SSI opened a new classroom and workshop space in Florence,  MA. In contrast to the Institute’s original Conway location, this new  space in Florence will provide a more central location for all SSI activities.  This was a necessary step to begin a 1.5 year Tibetan Kunye Massage  Certification Program in January of 2012. It will allow for both students  and the needed clientele for student clinical training to easily access the  school from the surrounding regions.  Secondly, for the time being SSI has decided to focus on creating better  online classes for all levels of interest, including the complete four-year  curriculum geared towards Menpa certification in Qinghai, Tibet. This  decision was made so that more people with various life circumstances  can more easily learn Tibetan Medicine. This new direction increases  the need for more collaboration with regional Tibetan healing centers  and regional practical trainings to supplement and integrate the online  theoretical material with real practical experience.  The foundation for all of these decisions rests on SSI’s goal of helping  create international standards and protection for Tibetan Medicine so  that it remains available for countless generations to benefit from.  Our  long term goal is for SSI to become an International University in all  five sciences of Tibetan culture: the jewel of Tibetan culture is one that  must not be lost or diluted.  It is now vital, more than ever before, that SSI needs the dedicated support  of those who care about the future of Tibetan culture. It is in times of  change that community support is so crucial. In whatever way you can,  please help us all at SSI accomplish its great endeavors. If you are  interested in our programs, join them! If you have skills to offer the Institute,  use them!! If you have feedback for us to improve, tell us! If you represent any organization that would like to work with us, let us know! And of course, if you have any funds that you’d like to help us with the necessary renovations for our new space, the much needed advertising for our new massage program and to help us with our operating costs please see the various options below. Please also read below our "wish list" in case you may have specific skills or supplies to offer.  Below you will also find information on all of our upcoming offerings. Thank you all so much for your continued support. We wouldn’t exist  without you. Sincerely, The Shang Shung Institute US Branch Board and Staff Ways to donate: Online: Click Here  Check:  Payable to – Shang Shung Institute PO Box 278 Conway, MA 01341 Or to make a direct credit card payment: call 413 369 4473  or email secretary@shangshung.org Skilled Needs: New Treasurer Graphic Designers Web Developers Communications Consultants/Directors Contractors Committed and enthusiastic team members Supply Needs: Lightweight (plastic) folding tables and chairs Construction materials (plywood, etc..) Office Supplies Current SSI-USA Staff: Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo, Tibetan Medicine School Director Matthew Schmookler, Operations Manager Joey Mella, Tibetan Medicine School Assistant Marina De Paula, Secretary and Bookstore Manager Current SSI-USA Board: Paola Zamperini, Board Member Jim Valby, Board Member Anastasia McGhee, Board Member Ed Hayes, Treasurer International Shang Shung Institute for Tibetan Studies  www.shangshunginstitute.org London: www.shangshunguk.org USA: www.shangshung.org Russia: www.shangshunginstitute.ru Austria: www.ssi-austria.at Publications: www.shangshungpublications.org Multimedia Portal: www.shangshunginstitute.com/ Webstore: www.shangshung.org/store

Tibetan Medicine Summer Intensives


Join the Shang Shung Tibetan Medicine School this summer in Florence, MA for one of our summer intensive courses. This summer's intensives include Tibetan Medicinal Herbs August 1st - 6th and Tibetan Kunye Massage Level 1 August 8 - 13th. The intensives are great for all levels of interest including supplementing an existing healing arts practice, gaining credits towards one of our certificate levels or to simply learn about Tibetan Medicine. Read here for detailed information

Scholarship Fund 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. So far we have received $500 of the $2500 to fulfill his matching donation raising $5000 in total. Donate Here!

Fall Workshop This fall SSI will offer a unique workshop in our new Florence, MA location. Professor Paola Zamperini will teach about prominent female teachers of Tibetan Buddhism in the workshop Enlightening Passion: Sexuality and Gender in Tibetan Buddhism. Read more here

Tibetan Kunye Massage Certification Program

SSI is very pleased to announce the launch of our all new 1.5 year Tibetan Kunye Massage training located in Florence, MA beginning Spring, 2012.  This training will be the most extensive training in Tibetan Kunye Massage ever offered in the US and fulfills the professional massage licensure requirements in the state of Massachusetts. The training will conveniently take place on nights and weekends, centrally located in our brand new classroom in Florence, MA. To find out more and apply read here

Free Podcast on Tibetan Medicine

Dr Nashalla G. Nyinda shares this free podcast on Tibetan Medicine, including some basic tips for everyone.

Here's the various ways to listen in:

link to the itunes page: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-powers-podcast/id434913262

link to the podcast on healing powers:

http://healingpowers.net/Podcast.html

link to the direct RSS feed:

http://healingpowers.hipcast.com/deluge/5c87cf0a-71b2-4d3e-b791-c23243a49f39.mp3

Tibetan Medicine and Massage Classes: New Florence, MA location, early bird special and more!!!

ANNOUNCING EARLY BIRD SPECIAL, NCCAOM PDA APPROVAL, 750 HOUR MASSAGE PROGRAM AND NEW FLORENCE LOCATION!!!!!

The Shang Shung Institute is very happy to announce several new developments. Firstly, we are happy to offer a $100 discount towards registration for our intensives before July 14th. Please contact us right away if you would like to take advantage of this special offer. Secondly, we are very excited to announce that these Summer Intensives will take place in our new Florence, MA location located in the Florence Community Center at 140 Pine St., Suite 10. It is still possible to stay in the dormitory in Conway, MA during the intensives. Rides will be coordinated to the Florence classroom. Also our Tibetan Kunye Massage: Level 1 intensive has been approved for 36 NCCAOM PDA points towards continuing education. Lastly, we are offficially announcing the launch of our all new 750 hour comprehensive training in Tibetan Kunye Massage at our new Florence, MA location beginning Spring 2012 .Please contact us with any questions regarding these exctiing developments! 

TIBETAN MEDICINE SUMMER INTENSIVES 2011


Tibetan Medicinal Herbs: Learn, recognize and prepare

With Menpa (Dr.) Kalsang Wangyal

 

August 1st – 6th, 2011

 

This course is an introduction to traditional Tibetan herbal remedies. We will cover the basic principles of the theory, identification, and processing of traditional Tibetan herbs, based on their taste and effects. This is a unique opportunity to learn about Tibetan herbs in a hands-on environment! This class will include field trips to the Western Mass woods to identify local varieties of Tibetan Herbs!
 

Read more here

 

Tibetan Kunye Massage: Level 1

With Menpa (Dr.) Phuntsog Wangmo, SSI School Director and Teacher

 

August 8th -  13th, 2011 

 

Tibetan Kunye Massage is an effective, dynamic system of massage and bodywork therapies.  It is an important aspect of Traditional Tibetan Medicine, one of our world's most ancient and advanced lineages of the healing arts.  For many centuries, the renowned physicians and yogis of Tibet have relied upon the practice of Kunye Massage for restoring health and balance.

 

Read more here

All New 750 Hour Tibetan Kunye Massage Training

SSI is very pleased to announce the launch of our all new 1.5 year Tibetan Kunye Massage training located in Florence, MA beginning Spring, 2012.  This training will be the most extensive training in Tibetan Kunye Massage ever offered in the US and fulfills the professional massage licensure requirements in the state of Massachusetts. The training will conveniently take place on nights and weekends, centrally located in our brand new classroom in Florence, MA. To find out more and apply read here

Support the Scholarship Fund for Tibetan Medicine Students of SSI!!!!!

Dear all interested in the Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine,

 

So far we have only received $810 towards our matching grant for the School of Tibetan Medicine Scholarship Fund!!!  Please help us reach our goal of $2500 by July 9, 2011!! We have extended this fundraising effort for an additional 60 days to reach the $2500 matching goal!!! Our students rely on our internal scholarships and cannot recieve conventional financial aid. Please help the Tibetan Medicine students make it to graduation!!! Click here now to donate!
 

The American Branch of the Shang Shung Institute 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 added 60 more days to receive all donations towards the matching grant, so the deadline for all donations is: July 9, 2011.

The Scholarship is need-based, and students are 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, Matthew Schmookler, through email at:matt@shangshung.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

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Announcing Summer 2011 Northwest Washington State Tour

Seattle & Bellingham WA - June 20-28th

Nashalla G. Nyinda TMD, LMT will be returning for a summer visit!

Seattle, WA
June 20th - 22nd & June 27-28th

Bellingham, WA
June 23rd - 26th

FREE PUBLIC TALK

Why Diet & Lifestyle is the Pillar of Tibetan Medicine Treatment

Thursday June 23 7-8:30pm -

Bellingham CoHousing
2614 Donovan Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225

Consults & Traditional Kunye Tibetan Massage Available by Appointment

Call Dr. Nyinda at 303 570 8242 for appointments in BOTH cities

Conception and Embryology: Webcast Public Talk this Sunday!!!

This Month's Webcast Public Talk:

Topic: Conception and Embryology

Sunday, May 1st, 2011 1-3pm

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:

http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
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

www.shangshung.org