from the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine in the US
After 1.5 years of studies, 11 dedicated and talented students graduated from our TM Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Program, the first part of the complete Tibetan Medicine training.
They were guided by our dear director, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo la, and supported by amazing teachers and Menpas, Irina Pankevich and Medegma Budaeva.
Over 1.5 years, students learned:
-Tibetan Medicine Root Tantra
-Formation of the Body
-Etiology
-Preventative Medicine
-Basics of Pharmacology
-External Observations and Diagnostics
-Qualities of Foods, Spices, and Drinks
-Tibetan Language, and more
Coming from different places in North and South America, as well as European countries, they formed a special bond through weekly online classes, study group sessions, and exchanging personal experiences in the group chat. It’s been precious to witness such deep sense of respect, love, and collaboration.
In May 2025, most of the students were able to travel and meet in person at the Tibetan Medicine Schoolhouse in Massachusetts for their third and final intensive. Students from Europe joined online, with their presence felt deeply in the group.
After 10 special days with Dr. Phuntsog and the final exam, on May 19, 2025, students had a graduation ceremony in majestic Khandroling.
Celebrating this auspicious occasion, we would like to express our gratitude to:
-Professor Namkhai Norbu, the founder of the Shang Shung Institute and precious Teacher to many of us, for the ever-present guidance and inspiration.
-Dr. Phuntsog, for her dedicated work to transmit Tibetan Medicine knowledge in its purity, her compassionate heart, and calm, warm, and healing presence.
-Menpas Irina and Medegma, for supporting the students weekly, checking their homework, providing clarifications, and working tirelessly as always.
-All the dear students who chose to receive precious Tibetan Medicine knowledge at our School and showed profound dedication, respect, and care for the lineage and one another.
May their paths be full of blessings and may they embody and bring the precious healing qualities of Tibetan Medicine into the world for the benefit of all beings!
Our next cohort will begin in January, 2026. If you would like to learn more email [email protected]
