Guest guest Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009  Dear all, The Shang Shung Institute School of Tibetan Medicine's Summer Intensive Course on Tibetan Astrology is coming up soon in Conway, MA. Details are below. For more information or to register, please contact the Shang Shung Institute secretary at secretary or (413) 369 - 4928. Limited accommodations are available on-site for a nominal fee, and we will be offering Tibetan meals at a reasonable price during these courses. American Branch, Shang Shung Institute www.shangshung.org www.shangshunginstitute.org Please pass this message on to all who may be interested. This course is open to the general public. -------- Tibetan Astrology I Instructor: Menpa (Dr.) Lobsang Namkha Tibetan Astrology is a traditional practice used by Tibetan doctors and Lamas. The study of the Five Elements, combined with trigrams, numbers, and animal signs, form the basis for astrological calculations. Participants will learn how to accurately read Tibetan astrological calendars for their personal use. Friday, August 28 - Sunday, August 30, 2009 8:30am-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm Price: $225 for Public $75 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine Prerequisites: This course is open to the Public --------------- Tibetan Astrology II Instructor: Menpa (Dr.) Lobsang Namkha Tibetan Astrology is a traditional practice used by Tibetan doctors and Lamas. The study of the Five Elements, combined with trigrams, numbers, and animal signs, form the basis for astrological calculations. Participants will learn how to accurately read Tibetan astrological calendars for their personal use. Monday, August 31 - Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:30am-12:30pm, 2pm-4pm Price: $225 for Public $75 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine Prerequisites: Tibetan Astrology I Offered for SSI Medicine Program Students and previous Astrology course attendees. Discount for those who take both sessions: $400 for Public $125 for Students of the SSI School of Tibetan Medicine Menpa (Dr.) Lobsang Namkha was born in Amdo to a nomadic yak-herding family. At a young age he entered Tharchul Monastery where he studied Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist Philosophy, and Tibetan Astrology. Later, at Labrang Monastery, Lobsang continued his studies in Astrology and Astronomy as well as in Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Grammar, Sanskrit Grammar, and Poetry. In 1994, he went to India where he taught Tibetan Astronomy, Astrology, and Sanskrit Grammar to instructors at Kirti Monastic College for one year. He also served as a teacher at Tsechokling Monastery in Dharamsala. He has published a history of his home village, and also writes poetry in Tibetan and English. Lobsang currently resides in New York City. For more information or to register for these summer intensive courses, please contact the Shang Shung Institute secretary at secretary or (413) 369 - 4928. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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