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The Shang Shung Institute of America is a non-political, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to sharing the legacy of traditional Tibetan Medicine worldwide, promoting its practice for the benefit of all people today and in the future.

In our new workshop this Saturday, August 29, we are happy to welcome a wonderful guest teacher, Zoli Cser.Join us to ex...
08/27/2026

In our new workshop this Saturday, August 29, we are happy to welcome a wonderful guest teacher, Zoli Cser.

Join us to explore the clarity of the mind through Tibetan Medicine and Mindfulness 💙
https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1991674?bundle_token=e54930e74578390fa2abda52eca2c906&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=08b791a07b&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

Zoltán Cser was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1970. He started to practice in a Buddhist Chan Community at the age of 16 to become a monk in 1992. Later, he enrolled at the University of Economics, but after two years, he decided to continue his studies at the newly founded Dharma Gate Buddhist College (DGBC). In 2004, he returned to DGBC as a lecturer, teaching Buddhist ethics, meditation techniques, Buddhist liturgy and breathing methods as well as to organize and lead Buddhist ceremonies.

He served as the Vice-Rector of Education at DGBC for 12 years. Zoltan was accepted as a doctoral student at ELTE University Budapest studying Mongolian Buddhism and in the Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU) at International Buddhist Studies College Thailand where he gained a doctoral degree.

In 2003, Zoltan began to practice in the International Dzogchen Community under the guidance of Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. In 2010 he became a Vajra Dance and Yantra Yoga instructor and later SMS instructor in the International Dzogchen Community (Yantra 2nd level, Vajra Dance 2nd level, SMS Base).

His primary focus of research is the various meditation techniques of Buddhism and the Buddhist education systems, while he enjoys regularly leading Buddhist retreats, teaching online and in-person.

In this workshop, Zoli will walk you through six kinds of applications of mindfulness, practicing them one by one in a very simple way. You will learn the ways to develop presence and ways to develop understanding, wisdom.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

Recordings will be available if you can't attend live.

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing!

Tibetan Medicine is a unique holistic system rooted in ancient wisdom and spiritual practice, within which body, energy,...
08/24/2026

Tibetan Medicine is a unique holistic system rooted in ancient wisdom and spiritual practice, within which body, energy, and mind are inseparable.

It focuses not only on our physical health, but also on our mental and emotional state, which is connected with the deep knowledge of ourselves and the world around us.

Mental clarity, in this sense, is supported through diet & lifestyle choices, external therapies, and sometimes Tibetan herbal formulas, with all these tools aiming to balance the five elements within ourselves.

When all elements are balanced, we enjoy clarity and joy that arises in our minds spontaneously.

In our new workshop on August 29, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo will share Tibetan Medicine view and advice on Mental Clarity, with simple applicable practices rooted in an ancient healing tradition.

We will also welcome a special guest, meditation teacher Zoltán Cser who will walk you through six kinds of applications of mindfulness, practicing them one by one in a very simple way. You will learn the ways to develop presence and ways to develop understanding, wisdom.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

Recordings will be available if you can't attend live.

Find out more and register here: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1991674?bundle_token=e54930e74578390fa2abda52eca2c906&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=08b791a07b&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing!

In our daily life, we constantly use our mind. Our thoughts appear in a continuous flow. We judge, evaluate, use logic, ...
08/18/2026

In our daily life, we constantly use our mind. Our thoughts appear in a continuous flow. We judge, evaluate, use logic, learn, process information, and so much more. Often we do it without being aware of our own mental process. And even our decisions are often driven by impulses.

Mindfulness helps us pause for a moment and train ourselves to become more present and aware of this flow. While we can't stop our thoughts, we can learn to recognize them and not follow all of them. We learn to use our mind, instead of being conditioned by it.

In the new workshop on August 29, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo and meditation teacher Zoltán Cser will offer teachings and practical advice on how to maintain clear mind through Tibetan Medicine and mindfulness.

Dr. Phuntsog will share how the ancient holistic system of Tibetan Medicine views clarity of the mind and offer practical advice on supporting clear mind .

Zoltán Cser will walk you through six kinds of applications of mindfulness, practicing them one by one in a very simple way. You will learn the ways to develop presence and ways to develop understanding, wisdom.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

Recordings will be available if you can't attend live.

Find out more and register here: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1991674?bundle_token=e54930e74578390fa2abda52eca2c906&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=08b791a07b&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing!

Speaking of mental clarity, we can look at it from the two points of views: our physical health - memory, clear thinking...
08/12/2026

Speaking of mental clarity, we can look at it from the two points of views: our physical health - memory, clear thinking, focus; and our spiritual development - state of presence and awareness, contemplation, or mindfulness.

Both aspects are important for human condition, and therefore in our new workshop, we are happy to offer advice from two brilliant speakers and professionals in their fields.

Dr. Phuntsog will share how the ancient holistic system of Tibetan Medicine views clarity of the mind and offer practical advice on supporting clear mind .

Zoltán Cser will walk you through six kinds of applications of mindfulness, practicing them one by one in a very simple way. You will learn the ways to develop presence and ways to develop understanding, wisdom.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

Recordings will be available if you can't attend live.

Find out more and register here: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1991674?bundle_token=e54930e74578390fa2abda52eca2c906&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=08b791a07b&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing! 💙

Mind is one of the three gates of our existence, along with body and voice (energy). While we are constantly bombarded w...
08/05/2026

Mind is one of the three gates of our existence, along with body and voice (energy). While we are constantly bombarded with distractions, maintaining clarity, focus, and good memory is essential for living in presence and awareness, enjoying life fully, and developing in meditation practice.

In the new workshop on August 29, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo and meditation teacher Zoltán Cser will offer teachings and practical advice on how to maintain clear mind through Tibetan Medicine and mindfulness.

Dr. Phuntsog will share how the ancient holistic system of Tibetan Medicine rooted in spiritual development views clarity of the mind and offer practical advice on supporting this part of our existence.

Zoltán Cser will walk you through six kinds of applications of mindfulness, practicing them one by one in a very simple way. You will learn the ways to develop presence and ways to develop understanding, wisdom.

Find out more and register: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1991674?bundle_token=e54930e74578390fa2abda52eca2c906&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=08b791a07b&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

Recordings will be available if you can't attend live.

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing!

LAST CALL! Join us tomorrow 💙In our new workshop with Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo on July 18, you will learn about Tibetan Medic...
07/17/2026

LAST CALL! Join us tomorrow 💙

In our new workshop with Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo on July 18, you will learn about Tibetan Medicine View on Heart Health and High Blood Pressure.

Tibetan Medicine is an ancient healing art and science that offers a unique perspective and natural methods of prevention and treatment based on diet, lifestyle, and herbs.

If you or your loved ones have high blood pressure or heart condition, we invite you to this special workshop that focuses on this topic from a holistic point of view.

In this workshop, you will learn:
🌿the cause of high blood pressure
🌿signs and symptoms of high blood pressure
🌿how to prevent blood pressure problems
🌿specific diet & lifestyle recommendations for heart and blood pressure care

Find out more and register: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1986629?bundle_token=fa82a31de4ef05e4c7688de47bc5cdf1&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=1294d5a9be&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

It will be special to be together in real time, but if you can’t make it, the recording will be available for an unlimited time.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing! 💙

There are six good medicines presented in the root Ta**ra of Tibetan Medicine, based on their healing properties for vit...
07/13/2026

There are six good medicines presented in the root Ta**ra of Tibetan Medicine, based on their healing properties for vital organs in a human body.

Did you know that nutmeg is considered to be the medicine for the heart?

In our new workshop with Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo on July 18, you will learn about this and other natural ways to support healthy heart and blood pressure.

Tibetan Medicine is an ancient healing art and science that offers a unique perspective and natural methods of prevention and treatment based on diet, lifestyle, and herbs.

If you or your loved ones have high blood pressure or heart condition, we invite you to this special workshop that focuses on this topic from a holistic point of view.

In this workshop, you will learn:
🌿the cause of high blood pressure
🌿signs and symptoms of high blood pressure
🌿how to prevent blood pressure problems
🌿specific diet & lifestyle recommendations for heart and blood pressure care

Find out more and register: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1986629?bundle_token=fa82a31de4ef05e4c7688de47bc5cdf1&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=1294d5a9be&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

It will be special to be together in real time, but if you can’t make it, the recording will be available for an unlimited time.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian, and Russian translations.

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing! 💙

“Heart is like a king seated on the throne” - say Tibetan Medicine tantras. Without the heart, the main organ in our car...
07/08/2026

“Heart is like a king seated on the throne” - say Tibetan Medicine tantras. Without the heart, the main organ in our cardiovascular system, and its tireless work, we can not live.

Heart moves blood throughout the body. It brings oxygen and nutrients to the cells through arteries and carries oxygen-poor blood back to the heart through veins (which are both called black life channels or "srog rtsa nag po" in Tibetan Medicine).

The heart also controls the rhythm and the speed of the heartbeat, and maintains the blood pressure.

Because symptoms can go unnoticed until serious complications arise, it is important to be aware of the condition of your heart and blood pressure, as well as your loved ones’.

In our new workshop on July 18, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo will share the Tibetan Medicine view on heart health and blood pressure.

In this workshop, you will learn:
🌿the cause of high blood pressure
🌿signs and symptoms of high blood pressure
🌿how to prevent blood pressure problems
🌿specific diet & lifestyle recommendations for heart and blood pressure care

Find out more and register here: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1986629?bundle_token=fa82a31de4ef05e4c7688de47bc5cdf1&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=1294d5a9be&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac

It will be special to be together in real time, but if you can’t make it, the recording will be available for an unlimited time.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian and Russian translations.

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing! 💙

High blood pressure has become a common symptom in the modern world, and while it can go unnoticed for a while, with tim...
06/26/2026

High blood pressure has become a common symptom in the modern world, and while it can go unnoticed for a while, with time, it can also lead to serious complications.

Heart is considered to be the king of all organs in Tibetan Medicine, indicating its precious value for our healthy body and long life. That is why it’s important to learn to care for the heart and pay attention to blood pressure.

In our new workshop on July 18, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo will share the Tibetan Medicine view on heart health and blood pressure.

In this workshop, you will learn:
🌿the cause of high blood pressure
🌿signs and symptoms of high blood pressure
🌿how to prevent blood pressure problems
🌿specific diet & lifestyle recommendations for heart and blood pressure care

It will be special to be together in real time, but if you can’t make it, the recording will be available for an unlimited time.

The workshop will be held in English, with Spanish, Italian and Russian translations.

This workshop is organized by the 3 branches of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine (please register with your respective branch).

-If you reside in North America, Australia, or Africa and would like to receive teachings in English, register with our US branch: https://community.tibetanmedicineschool.org/plans/1986629?bundle_token=fa82a31de4ef05e4c7688de47bc5cdf1&utm_source=manual&mc_cid=1294d5a9be&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac
-If you reside in Eurasia or South America and would like to receive teachings in English, Italian or Spanish, register through our European branch: https://tibetanmedicineschooleu.org/happy-heart/?mc_cid=1294d5a9be&mc_eid=36e6aba2ac
-If you reside in Russia or would like to receive Russian translation, register through our branch in Russia.

If you are a student or a graduate of the Tibetan Medicine School, email [email protected] to receive a 25% discount.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please email [email protected] - no one will be turned away.

May all beings find healing! 💙

In these posts, we are celebrating the graduates of our 1.5-year Tibetan Medicine Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Program and...
06/19/2026

In these posts, we are celebrating the graduates of our 1.5-year Tibetan Medicine Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Program and sharing some of their stories and experiences.

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Katya Kuzmitskaya, Communications Manager at the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine and Coach for Women and Mothers

I've been working at the School as Administrative and Communications Manager for almost 4 years, and even though I've witnessed and experienced the wonderful effects of Tibetan Medicine, I never thought I could become a Tibetan Medicine practitioner, like talented people around me.

I went into the program so I can better do my job in supporting the School. What I received is a deeper connection with the lineage and the treasury of this vast system. Having gone through the program, I am even more committed to helping people learn about Tibetan Medicine.

I learned to look at health through the unique perspective of Tibetan Medicine, including the cause of disease, formation of the body, embryology, anatomy (organs and channels), elements, tastes and natures of foods and behaviors, digestion, life force, and overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

I think the most important part of the program is connection with authentic tradition through Dr. Phuntsog who truly preserves the healing knowledge in its purity, how she received it from her teachers in Tibet.

We were also fortunate to cook and share medicinal meals together, which helped us get closer - even through the screen.

I look forward to bringing this knowledge into my work with women and mothers, as well as helping my loved ones.

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Our next cohort of the Tibetan Medicine Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Program will begin in January, 2027. If you would like to learn more, comment MEDICINE or email [email protected]

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