11th Body, Mind & Life Conference

SAT/ 4 - SUN / 5 Jan 2020

Center for Traditional Medicine & Research Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa)

Centre for Traditional Medicine & Research (CTMR) is a Men-Tsee-Khang, also known as Tibetan Medical and Astro. registered society under the TN societies registration act Institute, is a charitable institute based in Dharamshala, as a ‘Not for profit organization’ and is operational since Himachal Pradesh. It is the largest, oldest and most reputable 2000. CTMR is working in the area of awareness, advocacy Sowa-Rigpa institution in , established by His Holiness and promotion of research in traditional medicine including the 14th Dalai Lama on 23rd March 1961.The main objective “ Mental Health Care For The Elderly ” cultivation and conservation of Medicinal plants. The NGO has of this institution is to preserve, promote and practise Sowa- prior experience in carrying out demand supply assessment, Rigpa, the ancient Tibetan system of medicine, astronomy and and is closely associated with preparation of strategy and astrology. It aims to provide accessible health care and social action plan for development of propagation material of services to all regardless of caste, creed or color, through a medicinal plants by seed centers in Forest Department network of about 55 branch clinics all over India.

National Institute of Siddha Body, Mind & Life Department

The National Institute of Siddha (NIS), is an The Body, Mind & Life department was established in 2013 autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, with the sole aim of practising the vision of His Holiness the Government of India. The Institute was established by the Dalai Lama, which emphasizes on the significance of Mental Govt. as a joint venture with the Govt. of Tamil Nadu. It was Health Care —that deserves equal importance and stature registered under the Societies Act, and was dedicated to our as the physical health care in this era of materialistic world. nation by the then Hon’ble Prime Minister on 3-9-2005. NIS was established as an apex Institute of Siddha in the country Therefore we at the department are determined towards to develop high standard of teaching, training and research seeking all possible means to preserve and promote mental in all aspects of Siddha System of Medicine with scientific health care. We conduct courses, workshops and conferences approach. The Institute is engaged in Teaching, Clinical and on mental health care, inviting renowned scholars and experts Research at Post Graduate and Ph.D level and is affiliated to from different disciplines. Conference Venue: The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA (An Autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH) Govt. of India. Sanatorium Chennai - 600 047 Tamil Nadu, India

JOINTLY ORGANIZED BY:

* Body, Mind & Life Deptt., Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa) (Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute of H.H. The Dalai Lama) * National Institute of Siddha (NIS) * Center for Traditional Medicine & Reserach (CTMR) National Institute of Siddha (NIS) Chennai 10th BML Conference, Dharamshala (8-10 0ct 2019) About the Conference Conference Proceeding IMportant Notes Following the grand success of the 10th BML Conference, held from 1. Seats are limited. Please register early! (FREE registration) 8-10 Oct 2019 at Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa), Dharamshala, * Presentation by a Speaker - 45 mins. we are very pleased to bring in our 11th BML conference on the * Q & A session - 15 mins. 2. Accommodation and travel expenses should be borne by the same theme “Mental Health Care for the Elderly”. We at BML participants. Deptt of Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa-Rigpa), National Institute of Day 1 - Saturday, 4 Janaury 2020 Siddha and Center for Traditional Medicine & Research have come 3. Last date of registration: 30th Nov 2019. together with a common aim of creating awareness, promoting Time Proceeding and contributing towards the wellness of our elder generation, 4. Registration by sending the filled-in form to the address which has worked tirelessly to provide a meaningful life for us. We 9:30 - 10:30 AM Opening Ceremony (mail /email) mentioned below. dedicate this conference to our elder generation, and through this 5. Certificate of participation will be provided only if one attends High Tea (10:30 - 10:45 AM) conference, we hope to explore and learn from different systems, both the two day sessions. their effective approaches towards nurturing the mental health of this special generation. 10:45 - 11:45 AM Buddhist Psychology 6. No casual attires please!

Brief History 11:45 - 12:45 PM Tibetan Medicine (Sowa - Rigpa) contact details:

1st BML Conference 2013, Dharamshala: Lunch Break (12:45 - 2:00 PM) Center for Traditional Medicine & Research 19 scholars/ 4 Perspectives /Topic: “The Nature of Body, Mind and Life; their 4A, 4th Cross, Mahalakshmi Nagar Seeds; their Relationships; their Disturbing Factors and Remedies; and their 2:00 - 3:00 PM Western Medical Science Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Restoration and Maintenance” / 350 participants. 2nd BML Conference 2014, Dharamshala: 3:00 - 4:00 PM Homeopathy Email : [email protected] 11 scholars/ 6 perspectives /Topic : “Identification, Relationship, Disturbing Phone: 044-22533399 / 9444018158 High Tea (4:00 - 4:15 PM) Factors and Remedies for Disorders of Body, Mind and Life” / 380 participants. 3rd BML Conference 2015, Dharamshala: 4:15 PM - Cultural Show 8 scholars / 4 perspectives / Topic: “Disturbing Factors and Remedies of Mental NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SIDDHA Disorders” / 310 participants. (An Autonomous body under the Ministry of AYUSH) 4th BML Conference 2016, Dharamshala: Day 2 - Sunday, 5 January 2020 Govt. of India. Tambaram Sanatorium 8 scholars / 4 perspectives /Topic: “Causes, Conditions and Remedies of Depression”/ 311 participants. Time Proceeding Chennai - 600 047, Tamil Nadu, India. th 5 BML Conference 2017, Dharamshala: Email : [email protected] 8 scholars / 4 perspectives /Topic: “Prevention of Mental Disorders” / 250 9:30 -10:30 AM Ayurveda Medicine Phone:+91(0)44-22411611 participants. 10:30 - 11:30 AM Tibetan Astro-science 6th BML Conference 2017, Mumbai: 8 scholars / 8 Perspectives / Topic: “Prevention of Mental Disorders”/ Jointly High Tea (11:30 - 11:45 AM) Body, Mind & Life Department organized with K.J. Somaiya Center for Buddhist Studies / 130 participants. Men-Tsee-Khang (Sowa - Rigpa) 7th BML Conference 2018, New Delhi: 11:45 - 12:45 PM Siddha Medicine Potala Road, Dharamshala - 176215, Distt. Kangra, H.P., India 8 scholars / 8 perspectives /Topic: “Treatment of Mental Disorders” / Jointly Lunch Break (12:45 - 2:00 PM) organized with the FURHHDL / 160 participants. Email: [email protected] 8th BML Conference 2018, Dharamshala: 2:00 - 3:00 PM Unani Medicine 8 scholars / 8 perspectives /Topic: “Nurturing a Child’s Mental Health” / 230 Tel. 0091-1892-223113/223222 participants. 3:00 - 4:00 PM Yoga & Naturopathy 9th BML Conference 2019, Bengaluru: 9 scholars / 9 perspectives /Topic: “Nurturing a Child’s Mental Health” / 70 High Tea (4:00 - 4:15 PM) Provisions: participants. 1. Lunch & refreshment. 10th BML Conference 2019, Dharamshala: 4:15 - 5:00 PM Panel Discussion 2. Conference manual and stationery kit. 9 scholars / 9 perspectives /Topic: “Mental Health Care for The Elderly” / 250 5:00 PM - Closing Ceremony participants. 3. Certificate of participation.

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