with Dr. Tanzin Dargye
June 7th – 9th, 2008
Fee: $225
This introductory course in moxibustion meets Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 8:30 am -12:30 pm & 2:00 – 5:00 pm at the Shang Shung Institute on 18 Schoolhouse Rd., Conway, MA 01341.
The course is led by Dr. Tanzin Dargye. A graduate of the Tibetan Medical School in Lhasa, Dr. Tanzin Dargye has taught at the University of Lhasa and has instructed physicians in a hospital in Southern Tibet.
Moxibustion is a method of curing disease by applying heat to specific points on the body, and is one of the most important treatments in Tibetan Medicine. In Tibetan, moxibustion is called Me bRtsa, Me meaning fire and bRtsa meaning to burn. Moxibustion treats disease by applying heated herbs, oils and/or minerals to specific points on the body. Depending on the disease various degrees of heat are applied. These are mainly classified as warming, cooking and burning. The root text of Tibetan Medicine describes 72 points to which heat can be applied, although additional texts describe many more. Moxibustion primarily treats what Tibetan Medicine classifies as cold natured diseases. These include: indigestion, cancer and tumors, nerve problems, lymphatic problems, depression, amnesia, and many other illnesses.
For more information please call (413) 369-4928 or email secretary@shangshung.org.
To learn more about the Shang Shung Institute and register online, visit http://www.shangshung.org.
