Abstract
AbstractTibetan medicinal system, known as ‘Sowa-Rigpa’ or ‘the science of healing’ is one of the world’s oldest known medicinal systems. Tibet has remained under the rule of various foreign dynasties since twelfth century and is still under illegal occupation by People’s Republic of China. In spite of the foreign influence, Tibetan medicinal knowledge which is primarily centered around oral traditions and practices; has today emerged as a symbol of Tibet’s national identity. This chapter looks at the role of Tibetan language in preservation of individuality of this traditional and unique Tibetan medicinal system. Sowa-Rigpa has today made its roads into the West and has been recognized by the ministry of Ayush of Government of India as a traditional medicinal system. It has today emerged as an envoy of the Tibetan people and their culture in the western countries against the Chinese occupation. This chapter also looks at the various practices of Tibetan medicinal practitioners and role of Men-Tsee-Khang institute in Dharmashala in preservation of Sowa-Rigpa; and to analyse the linkages between their practices and the Tibetan language in safeguarding one of the vital pillars of Tibetan culture, i.e., Sowa-Rigpa.Keywords Sowa-Rigpa Medicinal systemTibetan languageMen-Tsee-KhangCulture/Knowledge preservation strategyPost-colonial impact
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