SOWA RIGPA (“THE SCIENCE OF HEALING”): TIBETAN MEDICINE IN TIBET AND INDIA

Authors

  • Kopeliovich G.B. Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, RAS
  • Ragdo L.T.

Keywords:

Tibetan traditional medicine, Sowa Rigpa, India, Tibet, medical anthropology, Central Council of Tibetan Medicine, organization of health, Buddhism, western medicine

Abstract

Currently, there is an increase in interest in traditional medical systems in Russia, in particular in Tibetan medicine. A conversation with Professor  L. T. Ragdo addressed the processes of integration of Tibetan medicine into the health care of India, as well as issues related to education in the field of Tibetan medicine. Dr. L. T. Ragdo spoke about the principles of functioning of the Central Council of Tibetan Medicine, shared his thoughts on the prospects of integration of Tibetan medicine into Russian healthcare. It was discussed how to apply the new name of Tibetan medicine “Sowa Rigpa” and the reasons for its occurrence.

Author Biography

  • Kopeliovich G.B., Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, RAS

    Current employment, position:

    • Chief Specialist of the Scientific and Practical Center for Traditional Medical Systems, Sechenov University,
    • Postgraduate student at the Institute of Economics and Technology of the Russian Academy of Sciences,
    • Master of Public Health.

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Published

2021-04-14

Issue

2017 — No. 1 (13)

Section

PRACTICE / Interview