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Ari Bhöd is thrilled to host Dr. Tsering Chozom for a full schedule of events in California. Dr. Tsering’s genuine compassion, humility and skill have touched the hearts of many during his annual visits. Tibetan Medical Consultations will be available by appointment throughout his visit–please contact the Ari Bhöd office for appointment details. |
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June 21-22: Teaching and Practice Weekend in TehachapiSaturday, June 21Teaching with Dr. Tsering Chozom |
Learn how Tibetan medicine uses the signs and symbols appearing in dreams to aid in the diagnosis of disease and illness. Tibetan medicine is one of the oldest known forms of traditional medicine. For centuries Tibetan doctors have created comprehensive systems of dream study and can offer an extensive lineage of transmitted knowledge that support the study and interpretation of dreams. Dreams can be important indicators to many aspects of our daily lives and certain dreams can give clear signs of health warnings. Learn about Tibetan medicine and its study of dreams and how our physical and emotional state can influence our dream phenomena. Time: 2:00pm To register for this event click HERE |
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Sunday, June 22Pema Drawa – Tehachapi, CADAKINI DAY |
Time: 10:00am (Daylong practice) For more information on the T’hröma Tsok with Dr. Tsering Chozom and Lama Nawang Sampten Lhundrup, contact Ari Bhöd via e-mail: contact@aribhod.org or phone: (626) 564-0702 If you would like to make a contribution & dedication of merit towards this ceremonies tsog, butter lamps or shrine offerings on behalf of yourself or a loved one, click HERE. |
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROGRAM June 26-28Thursday, June 26TEACHING Friday, June 27CONSULTATIONS Saturday, June 28LIVE RELEASE
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JULY 5-6 LOS ANGELES TEACHING AND EVENT WEEKENDPASADENA, CASaturday, July 5The Harvest, Preparation and Application of Tibetan Herbal Medicine“Tibetan medical tantras state that there is not a single substance existing in nature that, once its properties are identified, cannot be used in some way to cure disease.” Tibetan medicine is one of the oldest complete medical systems in the world. Tibetan herbal medicine is comprised primarily of mixtures of herbal and mineral compounds, which are identified and harvested under very specific conditions based on the principles of plant growth according to the five elements. A thoroughly trained physician is trained to prepare these herbs and/or minerals by following the precise instruction of Tibetan medical texts, which often involve the recitation of prayers and mantras. |
Learn about the location, harvest and identification of some Tibetan herbs; their nature, properties and general medicinal qualities; and the process of producing medicine to be used in conjunction with Tibetan diagnostic techniques and treatments. These can revitalize and maintain health by means of bringing the various elements of the body back into balance. These teachings will inform and enrich our appreciation for a system of medicine that sees the mind as inextricably linked to all phenomena, particularly illness and wellness. The teachings of Dr. Tsering, a master of Tibetan medicine trained in a long lineage of masters and disciples in the art of healing, will nurture our understanding of the contribution that plants and herbs have to offer and will generate a stronger appreciation of the power, nobility and depth of the natural world. Time: 1:30pm -3:30pm To register for this event click HERE |
Sunday, July 6Live Release commemorating the birthday of H.H. the XIV Dalai Lama Dr. Tsering Chozom will lead us in the profound practice of saving lives, “Live Release”, a time-honored Buddhist tradition. This is a wonderful practice for people of any age. Giving a second chance to baitfish that would otherwise be killed is a spontaneous expression of sheer kindness and compassion. We can dedicate the virtue of saving these lives towards the good health and removal of obstacles to our loved ones or to someone who has passed away. |
Time: 10:30AM If you are not able to participate in person, but would still like to make a donation on behalf of yourself or a loved one, PLEASE CLICK HERE. Or you may leave your message/dedication at the Ari Bhöd office (e-mail: contact@aribhod.org, phone: (626) 564-0702). What to bring: We will be sitting on the dock, so please bring something to sit on, and a sunhat and extra jacket. We will have a Saving Lives text to loan, for those attending. |
July 12 – July 13ANNUAL FRIENDS AND FAMILY WEEKENDAT PEMA DRAWA, TEHACHAPI |
A WEEKEND OF CELEBRATION, MEALS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT OUR RETREAT CENTER PEMA DRAWA, IN TEHACHAPI, CA. FOR OUR DONORS, VOLUNTEERS & MEMBERS!Offered in appreciation to those who so generously support Ari Bhöd throughout the year. Open to our members, donors and volunteers and by special invitation. |
Saturday, July 12 at 10:00 amDzam Ling Chi Sang (Extensive smoke offering ceremony/nourishment by scent) Dr. Tsering Chozom and Lama Lhundrup will be offering Riwo Sang Chöd practice with extensive smoke offerings being made in each of our three Sang Khang locations. Following this practice lunch will be served and we will offer tours of the retreat land, temples and current projects. This program is part of our Friends and Family Weekend. To register for this event click HERE |
Sunday, July 13 at 10:30 amHerb/Medicinal Plant Walk Dr. Tsering Chozom will lead guests on a light hike of Pema Drawa’s beautiful terrain. Along the way Dr. Tsering will identify many of the plants, barks and flowers and their application in Tibetan medicine. After our tour lunch will be served and all may enjoy the retreat land, temples. This program is part of our Friends and Family Weekend. To register for this event click HERE |
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DR. TSERING AT PEMA DRAWA, TEHACHAPIJuly 19 – July 20 WEEKEND OF EVENTS |
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Volunteer & Teaching Weekend Saturday, July 19Volunteer Activities followed by a teaching from Dr. Tsering Join us as we help to prepare for the Tools For Peace teen camp, which will be held at Pema Drawa the following weekend. Dr. Tsering will offer a teaching, including a question and answer session in the afternoon. Sunday, July 20Volunteer Activities to help prepare for Tools for Peace Summer Teen Camp To register for these events click HERE |
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THROUGHOUT JUNE & JULY30 Minute Private Tibetan Medical Consultations Using traditional Tibetan diagnostic techniques including pulse reading and urinalysis, Dr. Tsering Chozom will identify disturbances of the body’s inner elements that may lead to disease. He will also address one’s current state of health and offer consultation to help bring the body back into a state of balance. Please contact Yeshe at Ari Bhöd to schedule your private consultation,: (626) 564-0702. |
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ABOUT DOCTOR TSERING CHOZOMRenowned yet humble, a physician of traditional Tibetan medicine, Dr. Tsering Chozom began his medical training with Dr. Khyndrab Norbu, studying the Mentsikhang lineage of Tibetan medicine at the Tibetan Medical Institute. At the age of 17, Dr. Tsering began his apprenticeship with Lama Kunga Tsewang in Riwoche from eastern Tibet, studying the lineage of Mipham Rinpoche. Since his master’s passing in 1997, Dr. Tsering has lived and practiced in Pharping, Nepal serving as primary physician to many great Buddhist masters of this age including His Holiness Jadral Rinpoche, His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche and His Eminence the late Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, as well as the local community at large. In recognition of his great skill and qualities of compassion and empathy, Dr. Tsering has been invited to establish many medical practices throughout India and Nepal. Dr. Tsering has chosen instead to stay in Pharping, traveling back and forth to Kathmandu to bring benefit to his patients in need. Dr. Tsering Chozom combines sound medical understanding with a true realization of compassion and wisdom. Dr. Tsering was invited to Los Angeles for the first time in 2004 by the Venerable Lama Chödak Gyatso Nubpa Rinpoche. This is Dr. Tsering’s third visit to the United States and Ari Bhöd is honored to host his return. The NoCal series of events is sponsored by GATHERING THYME and Ari Bhöd (The American Foundation for Tibetan Cultural Preservation). For more information contact Ari Bhöd via e-mail: contact@aribhod.org or phone: (626) 564-0702. |
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May Wisdom and Compassion Flourish ! |