CSPH5318

Tibetan Medicine has one of the longest histories among scholastic medical traditions, developed alongside of and in dialogue with the ancient Indo-Tibetan Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and contemplative practices. Hence, Tibetan medicine is well-positioned to provide insights into mind-body relationships in health and wellbeing. Because of Tibetan medicine's emphasis on preventive, whole-person, and integrative health approaches, as well as the importance of ethics and spirituality, Tibetan medicine provides a fertile ground for students to view health at the intersection of ethics, spirituality, and healing. While studying with native Tibetan doctors and local experts in India, students will examine the claim that systematic practice of Tibetan medicine promotes optimal health and well-being. Using critical thinking, students will evaluate Tibetan medicinal theories and practices in its cultural milieu, and scientific evidence, and propose research-based programs for integrating Tibetan medicine approaches into personal and professional life.

prereq: CSPH 5315 Tibetan Medicine or CSPH 5000 Death, Resilience and Happiness topic; jr or sr or grad; or instr consent. .

OPN - Student Option No Audit

000238

No

Periodic Summer