Wisdom Traditions Institute Events

Conference on Tibetan Medicine co-sponsored with Tibet Gift House
History, method and theory of Buddhist Medicine March 9-25, 2007 Introduction to Tibetan Medicine March 9, 2007 *7pm* Presented by Sonam Dorji, Traditional Tibetan Physician, New Delhi, India This is the first in our series of classes and will provide a basic introduction to the concepts, history and tenets of Traditional Tibetan Medicine, including: - Historical Background - Four Tantras; Root Tantras; Oral Tantras, etc. - Five Elements - Cause of Illness - External and Internal Elements Tibetan Perspectives on Toxicology March 10-11, 2007 10:00am-5:00pm Presented by Sonam Dorji, Traditional Tibetan Physician, New Delhi, India This two day workshop will provide a more thorough examination of the root cause of illness in the Tibetan ideaology, and an exploration of modern diseases as understood through the ancient Tibetan teachings. Discussion will include: - Tibetan Herbology - Tibetan Astrology - Causes of Illness - Modern Lifestyle - Ancient Treatment Methods Practical Aspects of Tibetan Medicine March 17-18, 2007 10:00am-5:00pm Presented by Sonam Dorji, Traditional Tibetan Physician, New Delhi, India This two day workshop will provide practical experience in Traditional Tibetan treatment modalities. Participants will learn Pulse Reading and Urinalysis. Materials provided. Influence of Buddhadharma on Tibetan Medicine March 24-25, 2007 10:00am-5:00pm Presented by Sonam Dorji, Traditional Tibetan Physician, New Delhi, India and Geshe Jinpa Sonam This two day workshop will explore the interrelationship of Buddhist teachings and Medical Tantric teachings more closely, revealing the true nature of Tibetan Medicine. Taught by a Traditional Tibetan Physician and a Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy Scholar and monk, the two will discuss: - The Tantras - Medicine Buddha Teachings - Tibetan Astrology To Register: Call 619-280-2771 or email us at info@wisdomtraditions.com

Fiction International Release Party
"Toltec Dream Matrix" Introduction from the forthcoming book: The Toltec Dream Secret: the Life and Teachings of Weremay Kachora Kachora and Ken Small "My name is Weremay Kachora. I was born near Rio Yaqui in Umbadero Canyon more than eighty years ago. My father, Javali, was what we in the Yaqui world call a 'man of knowledge.' Some use the name Nagual. What I prefer is 'doctor del campo' - link to Fiction International website	*event slideshow!*

Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche
Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche holds many lineages, including the Pema Lingpa lineage, the Dzogchen lineage of the Namchoe tradition, the Longchen Nyingthig, and the Chetsung Nyingthig. He received the Rinchen Terzod and many other teachings from H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. He studied at Mindroling, the great Nyingma center of learning in central Tibet, but fled Tibet to Bhutan in 1959 during the Chinese occupation. He studied at the school for young Tulkus in Dalhousie, India and served H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche for a number of years. He has also received many teachings from other great masters including H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Dodrup Chen Rinpoche. He has since done much translation work for westerners and has served H.H. Penor Rinpoche, the current head of the Nyingma School, and H.H. Chatral Rinpoche, the great Dzogchen master. Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche's teaching and practice activities have taken him to India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, Taiwan and the United States over the past 10 years. (more information...)	*event slideshow!*