Language: A formidable tool in preservation of ancient tibetan medicinal system

Rajora, Himanshi (2022) Language: A formidable tool in preservation of ancient tibetan medicinal system. In: Managing the Post-Colony South Asia Focus. Managing the Post-Colony . Springer, Singapore, pp. 247-270. ISBN 9789811929885

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Abstract

Tibetan 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.

Item Type: Book Section
Keywords: Sowa-Rigpa | Medicinal system | Tibetan language | Men-Tsee-Khang | Culture/Knowledge preservation strategy | Post-colonial impact
Subjects: Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Amees Mohammad
Date Deposited: 23 Aug 2022 11:02
Last Modified: 23 Aug 2022 11:02
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2988-5_13
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/4289

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