Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan medicine)

Sowa Rigpa (science of healing) is an approach that is built upon traditional Tibetan medicine.[1] It also includes Chinese,[2] Greek, and Ayurvedic treatments.[3]

Sowa rigpa is mostly used by people living in the Himalayan regions.[4]

History

For over 2,500 years, communities in the highlands of Asia have utilized sowa rigpa. It is based on both intellectual and religious writings.[5]

Sowa-Rigpa is one of seven Ayush systems. The word "Sowa-Rigpa" comes from the Bhoti language and means knowledge of healing.

Modern times

Sowa-Rigpa was acknowledged by the government of India in 2010.[6] Once China, Bhutan, and Mongolia recognized Sowa-Rigpa, India became the fourth nation in the world to do so.[3]

In November 2018, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added sowa rigpa to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.[7][8]

The National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa was founded by the Indian government's Ministry of Ayush in 2020 in Leh, Ladakh.[9][10]

In collaboration with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, 2023, the University Grants Commission of India has recognized a bachelor's degree program in Sowa Rigpa Medicine and Surgery.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ "Traditional healers push for recognition and licensing of age-old Himalayan practice". Mongabay Environmental News. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  2. ↑ "Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan medicine) and its Chinese keywords- China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chandna, Himani (2019-10-17). "Modi govt now plans to promote traditional Tibetan medicine system Sowa-Rigpa". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  4. ↑ Hyolmo, Sonam Lama (2024-01-14). "Nepal's traditional medicine healers push for legal recognition". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  5. ↑ "Traditional healers push for recognition and licensing of age-old Himalayan practice". Mongabay Environmental News. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  6. ↑ "India should formalize a holistic approach to its Tibet policy".
  7. ↑ "In Tibet: The story behind Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa". news.cgtn.com. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  8. ↑ Choetso, Tenzin (2022-01-06). "Sikyong urges more effort in the promotion of Sowa Rigpa, the ancient Tibetan system of medicine". Central Tibetan Administration. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  9. ↑ "Sowa-Rigpa offers a lucrative career in alternative medicine industry - EducationTimes.com". www.educationtimes.com. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  10. ↑ Desk (2023-12-25). "Director, National Institute of Sowa Rigpa, Leh Participated in the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan". Voice of Ladakh. Retrieved 2024-04-13. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. ↑ Misra, Barsha (2023-12-26). "Separate NEET for BAMS, BUMS, BSMS; Separate NEET for Sowa-Rigpa under NCISM Regulations 2023". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  12. ↑ Republica. "Experts emphasize promotion and expansion of Sowa Rigpa health treatment system". My Republica. Archived from the original on 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
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