About Men-Tsee-Khang College
Men-Tsee-Khang was established in 1916 in Lhasa, Tibet by the Great 13th Dalai Lama and it was re-established on 23 March 1961 by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India.
The institute initially started with a doctor and an astrologer with ten students in two separate campuses in Dharamsala called Chopra House and Glenmore Cottage. Dr. Yeshi Dhonden and Ven. Dukhorwa Lodoe Gyatso were the forerunners of Medicine and Astro-Science Schools…..
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Meet Our Students
Men-Tsee-khang, a perfect institute to learn about Tibetan medicine, uses the term Sowa-Rigpa, which means science of healing, for its centuries-old traditional medical system. Despite being an ancient medical tradition, Sowa Rigpa is widely practised in the majority of countries. I feel very fortunate to get opportunities to study Tibetan medicine, and it is my responsibility to preserve our tradition through learning and understanding it.
Six years of studying is not easy. We must rise before the birds and stay up late to memorise medical tantras, and we need so much endurance and determination to accept those challenges and obstacles. I feel very satisfied because what I'm doing now is for all sentient beings, and having a very compassionate and kind teacher has made me so touchable.
I'm from Russia, and currently I’m studying Sowa Rigpa at this incredible place. I feel very happy and honoured to have this opportunity to study here. Our college, which has all the required good facilities, has such a peaceful atmosphere diluted with beautiful landscapes that it will make anyone feel comfortable and beloved. Studying here has a strong impact on Tibetan traditions, which is really important for maintaining authenticity.
