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Tibetan Medicine 

We are part of an international institution dedicated to disseminating Tibetan Medicine in the West and the Yuthok Nyingthig spiritual practices associated with it. Our mission is to represent this lineage in Brazil, offering retreats, courses, and specialized practices.

Upcoming Events

Consecration of the Statue of the Medicine Buddha and Batshima Mantra Transmission, with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang

01/07 – On-line and in-person in Itaipava (RJ)

Dream Yoga and Lüjong Yoga Retreat, with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang and Liz Sung

02 a 05/07 – On-line and in-person in Itaipava (RJ)

Sowa Rigpa

The Sowa Rigpa Institute, founded by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, is an educational center specializing in Traditional Tibetan Medicine. It offers professionally certified training programs, online workshops, short-, medium-, and long-term courses, and teachings from the Yuthok Nyingthig cycle of Buddhist practices. The content serves laypeople, more advanced practitioners, physicians, therapists, and students in the health field.

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Yuthok Nyingthig

Yuthok Nyingthig, “the Heart-Essence of Yuthok,” is a unique cycle of Tibetan Buddhist teachings transmitted by Yuthok Yönten Gönpo the Younger (1126 – 1202 CE), regarded as the father of Tibetan Medicine. It is the principal spiritual tradition connected to sowa rigpa, or Tibetan Medicine, and offers physical benefits such as health and longevity, as well as the possibility of attaining the supreme spiritual accomplishment: the “rainbow body.” For health-care professionals, it teaches methods that sharpen intuition for diagnosis and treatment, integrating compassion and love for all beings and thereby grounding a truly compassionate service.

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Yuthok Ling

Yuthok Ling is a Buddhist center in Itaipava-RJ dedicated to the study and practice of Traditional Tibetan Medicine and Tibetan Buddhism. Created for retreats, courses, and spiritual events, our temple will be a refuge of tranquility, wisdom, and authentic spiritual practice.

Help build this sacred space and join the effort to preserve and spread the Tibetan tradition in Brazil.
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Tanaduk Gardens

In every temple of the Buddhist medical tradition there are Tanaduk Gardens—spaces devoted to physical and emotional healing and to the natural restoration of body, speech, and mind.

The gardens are laid out according to geometric and therapeutic principles, promoting harmony, meditation, and well-being for visitors.

They contain plants, minerals, and medicinal substances with properties tailored to the various disease categories and constitutional types defined in sowa rigpa.

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Event Calendar

See upcoming events and information on regular practices and courses offered.

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Past Events in Brazil 

Show com Drukmo Gyal e Marcus Viana

Belo Horizonte

Prática do Buda da Medicina (2018)

Belo Horizonte - MG

Cura por Mantras – Drukmo Gyal

Belo Horizonte - MG

Cura por Mantras – Drukmo Gyal

Belo Horizonte - MG

Cura por Mantras – Drukmo Gyal

Belo Horizonte - MG

Cura por Mantras – Drukmo Gyal

Belo Horizonte - MG

Cura por Mantras – Drukmo Gyal

Belo Horizonte - MG

Show com Drukmo Gyal e Marcus Viana

Belo Horizonte - MG

Show com Drukmo Gyal e Marcus Viana

Belo Horizonte - MG

Show com Drukmo Gyal e Marcus Viana

Belo Horizonte - MG

Show com Drukmo Gyal e Marcus Viana

Belo Horizonte - MG

Show com Drukmo Gyal e Marcus Viana

Belo Horizonte - MG

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tibetan Medicine (Sowa Rigpa)?

Tibetan Medicine, known as Sowa Rigpa, is a traditional healing system that combines elements of Buddhist philosophy with ancestral medical practices. It encompasses herbal medicine, nutrition, body therapies, and meditative practices, aiming to restore the overall balance of body, mind, and spirit.

Tibetan Medicine is often used to treat imbalances such as anxiety, insomnia, digestive problems, hormonal disorders, chronic pain, among other conditions. It is especially renowned for its holistic and preventive approach, as well as for complementing conventional treatments.

No. Tibetan Medicine mainly uses medicinal plants, herbs, minerals, and natural external therapies, in addition to meditative and breathing techniques. It is a complementary, safe, and natural medicine focused on comprehensive health harmony.

No. Although Tibetan Medicine has deep roots in Tibetan Buddhism, its benefits are available to everyone, regardless of religious beliefs or practices. Its focus is to promote physical and emotional well-being through natural and holistic methods.

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Yuthok  Nyingthig

Yuthok Nyingthig, meaning “The Heart Essence of Yuthok”, is a unique cycle of Tibetan Buddhist teachings transmitted by Yuthok Yönten Gönpo the Younger (1126–1202 CE), regarded as the father of Tibetan medicine. It is the primary spiritual tradition associated with sowa rigpa, offering practitioners both worldly benefits, such as health and longevity, and the potential for the supreme spiritual realization of the “rainbow body.” For health professionals, it teaches methods to enhance intuition for diagnosis and treatment, integrating bodhicitta (the altruistic mind) and establishing a compassionate approach to healing.

According to the tradition, Yuthok received direct instructions from deities through dreams and visions, which later became the foundation of the Yuthok Nyingthig. Among these divine teachers, the dakini Pelden Trengwa played a crucial role in shaping this cycle of practices. Yuthok’s heart disciple, Sumtön Yeshe Zung, compiled his master’s teachings into written form, based on his oral transmissions over many years. The texts encompass a complete Vajrayana path, ranging from preliminary practices (Ngöndro), the Six Yogas of Naropa, to the most advanced teachings, including Mahamudra, Dzogchen.

The Yuthok Nyingthig stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness, making it highly suitable for modern lifestyles. Yuthok foresaw that future generations would be busy and have little resilience for lengthy, complex practices. As a result, he structured his system so that practitioners could attain realization quickly. One of his sadhanas states that anyone who devotes themselves to Guru Yoga practice for seven consecutive days will receive his blessings directly, whether through dreams, visions, or even a personal encounter.

Unlike other Buddhist traditions, this system was specifically designed for doctors, therapists, and anyone wishing to integrate healing with spirituality. Its essence is compassion and service, making it especially valuable for those dedicated to the well-being of all sentient beings.

 

The Twelve Special Features of Yuthok Nyingthig
1. Swift blessings
2. Ease of realization
3. Simplicity and convenience
4. Comprehensiveness
5. Connection with medicine
6. Clear structure of practices
7. Non-sectarian philosophy
8. Appropriate length of texts and rituals
9. Relevance for modern times
10. Adaptability for different types of practitioners
11. Unique and rare instructions
12. A synthesis of the true meaning of Dharma

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Sowa Rigpa

The Sowa Rigpa Institute (SRI), founded by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, is a specialized educational centre dedicated to the Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM). It provides professional training, online workshops and short, medium and long-term courses, as well as teachings from the Yuthok Nyingthig cycle of the Vajrayana Buddhism. The content is for both beginners and advanced practitioners, including people with no previous knowledge of sowa rigpa, doctors, healthcare workers, therapists and students.

The term sowa rigpa (གསོ་བ་རིག་པ།) means “the science of healing” or “the wisdom of nourishment”, referring to Tibet’s ancient medical system, which dates back thousands of years. It absorbed influences from the Tibetan Bön (shamanic tradition), India, Persia, China, and other regions. Over time, it expanded to Bhutan, Nepal, and Mongolia, while preserving its original essence and principles.

Sowa Rigpa is based on the interconnection of body, mind, and energy. Its philosophical foundation lies in the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space) and the three humours: Loong (wind), Tripa (fire) and Beken (earth and water). Health is understood as a state of balance between these elements, whereas disease arises from disharmonies caused by improper diet, lifestyle choices, negative emotions, or environmental influences. In this tradition, beyond the physical body, there are energy channels (tsa), vital winds (loong), and subtle essences (tigle), all of which are examined and treated.

Tibetan medicine employs distinct diagnostic techniques, such as pulse and urine analysis, along with five primary therapeutic methods to prevent or cure diseases, prolong life, and promote happiness:
1. Dietary and lifestyle adjustments
2. Medicines based on plants, minerals, and natural compounds
3. Manual therapies (such as KuNye massage)
4. External therapies (Tibetan acupuncture, moxibustion, hot and cold compresses, etc.)
5. Spiritual practices associated with the Medicine Buddha

The theoretical and practical foundations of sowa rigpa are found on the Four Medical Tantras, compiled by Yuthok Yönten Gönpo the Elder (729–854 CE) and later revised by Yuthok Yönten Gönpo the Younger (1126–1202 CE). These texts cover fundamental principles of health and disease, diagnostic methods, and therapeutic approaches. According to Yuthok, a skilled physician must cultivate genuine compassion and refine their meditative and spiritual practice, emphasizing that internal therapies are just as crucial as external treatments.

The mission of the Sowa Rigpa Institute and international organizations such as Sorig Khang International is to preserve this tradition, adapting it to modern needs and making it more accessible for students in the West. The long-term vision is to integrate ancient and modern medical systems, bringing the wisdom of Tibetan culture and Yuthok Yönten Gönpo into the contemporary world.