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9. Oktober 2003 Tibetische Medizin - Kongress in Washington Der 2. Internationale Kongress über tibetische Medizin findet vom 5.-8. November in Washington statt. The First International Congress on Tibetan Medicine took place in 1998. It was the first major conference of its kind in the west, and provided an introduction to the complex art of healing practiced in Tibetan medicine. A survey of different therapeutic modalities and practices were presented, as well as modern applications for integration into western clinical practice. The conference brought together western and Tibetan doctors from around the globe in a spectacular celebration of Tibetan medicine, and was attended by over 2000 people. The Second International Congress on Tibetan Medicine will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Washington DC, November 5 - 8, 2003. ICTM-2 will focus on recent developments and findings, as well as on emerging themes that directly affect the application and practice of Tibetan medicine in the West. Like the First Congress, ICTM-2 will provide a unique opportunity for direct interaction with highly regarded Doctors of Tibetan medicine from around the world, as well as extraordinary Tibetan Buddhist masters who will discuss and present the many complex elements of this important healing tradition. Gehlek Rimpoche, Tulku Thondup, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Monks from the Gyuto Monastery, and others, will present Medicine Buddha and other Tibetan healing techniques and traditions that have direct and practical applicability for both medical and lay audiences. ICTM-2 will also create an opportunity to reconvene and assess latest advances and developments since the 1998 conference in the areas of clinical research and integration of Tibetan medicine into clinical practice. Dalai Lama Letter It gives me great pleasure that the Second International Congress on Tibetan Medicine in the West is being reconvened. I am sure that since the first one, in 1998, some new developments and research have taken place that will help people better understand and appreciate the areas in which the Tibetan medical system can make a genuine contribution. Tibet developed a unique and highly skilled medical tradition which was practiced successfully for more than a thousand years, and which for centuries was sought after by many of its neighboring countries in Asia and Central Asia. Tibetan medicine represents in essence an integrated system of many distinct traditions of medicine: the native indigenous Tibetan medical system, the Ayurvedic system coming from India, as well as the Chinese medical tradition, and finally the medical practice that was widespread in Afghanistan and Iran known as the Unani tradition. It is perhaps this sophisticated medical knowledge, which combined with the inner science of knowledge of Buddhism that makes this complex system of health (both physical, mental and spiritual) so unique. I have always maintained that Tibetan medicine must be understood on its own terms, as well as in the context of objective scientific investigation. Recently some important scientific research has taken place with Tibetan Buddhist practitioners that is showing a range of health and healing benefits that come from meditative practices and the cultivation of compassion, mindfulness and equanimity. I am glad that the meeting will also focus on issues of environmental sustainability of medicinal plants in the Himalayan range. This is a critical issue which must be addressed by all those interested and using traditional medicine. Today, as we face new and growing difficult times, as well as devastating epidemics and diseases, we must work to find new ways to bring peace and healing to the world. I think some of these “new” approaches might be found in old, traditional knowledge and wisdom – it is my sincerest hope that Tibetan medicine and Buddhism will make a contribution to the health and healing of all humanity. Weitere Informationen www.procultura.org Pro-Cultura, Inc., P.O. Box 185, Pleasantville, NY 10570.
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