Program Overview

The Sowa Rigpa Practitioner Course is a comprehensive four-year program, thoughtfully curated to blend rigorous theoretical study with immersive practical intensives. The curriculum follows the chapters of Gyushi, the Four Tantra to provide students with both a deep understanding of Sowa Rigpa principles and the hands-on experience necessary for mastery in external therapies.

Curriculum Structure

After completing the 1-year Foundation Course, students can apply to the 4-year Diploma program, joining the Sowa Rigpa Practitioners Course Year 2 with a focus on the Explanatory Tantra. 
The program features substantial number of hours of recorded lessons, allowing for self-paced learning and thorough exploration of each topic. This theoretical instruction is complemented by intensive home study sessions and live review classes after each module to reinforce learning. 

Course Completion Requirements

Successful completion of the 4-year Diploma program is contingent upon passing a final examination and the presentation and acceptance of a thesis. These requirements ensure that graduates have fully assimilated both the academic and practical aspects of the course.

Practical Learning Opportunities

In addition to online classes and external therapies training, the program incorporates experiential learning through study herbal tours, medical camps and internships. These activities are designed to deepen students' practical knowledge and provide real-world experience in the application of Sowa Rigpa and external therapies.

For full curriculum, please refer to our website.

This course will be conducted in English. Recordings are available the next day after the 'live' classes.

  • Venue

    Online

  • Date/Time

    Self-paced with recorded lessons available immediately upon enrollment and live reviews on 2nd Satrudays of the month beginning April 10, 2027 and live lessons on Saturdays starting October 16 to November 20, 2027

  • Live Reviews

    2nd Saturdays as scheduled (see course curriculum below) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm SGT

  • Live Lectures

    Saturdays as scheduled (see course curriculum below) from 7:30pm to 9:30pm SGT

Student Membership

For enrollment in our academic courses organized by Sorig Khang Singapore, all students are required to have a valid student membership.

For students who are currently enrolled in our TibMET/TTM modular courses, you may receive further individual discount based on your modules enrolled in. Please contact us directly to confirm your special rate.

Fee

Excluding optional in-person practicals

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Course curriculum

    1. A message from Sorig Khang Singapore!

    2. New Student Walkthrough

    3. Course Outline

    4. Zoom Meeting Link

    1. Study Texts

    2. Preliminary Prayers

    3. Lecture 1: Revision of Root Tantra & Introduction to Explanatory Tantra

    4. Test your learning #1

    1. Lecture 2: Embryology according to the Tibetan medical system - Causes of Conception

    2. Test your learning #2

    1. Lecture 3: Embryology - Prenatal Development & Signs of Delivery

    2. Test your learning #3

    1. Lecture 4: Metaphors for the Body and the critical points

    2. Test your learning #4

    1. Lecture 5: Physical Anatomy - Quantity of Body Parts and Channels Anatomy

    2. Test your learning #5

About this course

  • $2,000.00
  • 167 lessons
  • 116.5 hours of video content

Teachers

President & Resident Teacher Jacqueline Yu

JACQUELINE YU is the co-founder of Basic Essence holistic wellness centre in Singapore since 1999 and is the Founding Member/President of Sorig Khang Singapore, founded in 2008 to preserve and promote the ancient healing arts of Sowa Rigpa. In 2000, she met her root dharma teacher, the late Ngakpa H.E. Ralo Rinpoche and his son, H.E. Khyungtrul Rinpoche, beginning her path in Vajrayana. And after meeting and learning from Dr. Nida Chenagtsang since 2008, her root teacher in Sowa Rigpa and Yuthok Nyingthig tradition, the spiritual practice of Tibetan medicine and completed her internship in Qinghai Tibetan Hospital, Xining and Malho Tibetan Medicine Hospital in 2011. Jacqueline is currently Sorig Khang International's Senior Generalised Teacher with specialization in Ku Nye, traditional Tibetan massage & other external therapies. As a therapist for the past 24 years, Jacqueline has her own private practice providing treatments on a daily basis and as a trainer, she has trained many students and therapists in healing and massage in the Asia region. A practitioner of Yuthok Nyingthig, Jacqueline is also a guide for Medicine Buddha Healing, Mantra Healing, Nejang and Yuthok Nyingthig retreats. Jacqueline leads groups on yoga & spiritual retreats around Asia. Since 2015, Jacqueline is also the coordinator for Sorig Aid, organizing free medical camps in Nepal and around the world, putting her compassion into action. In 2017, she received the Yuthok Sowa Rigpa Award for her great contribution towards Sorig Aid project in Nepal during the 5th International Congress on Sowa Rigpa held in Kathmandu.

Medical Director Dr. Nida Chenagtsang

Dr. Nida was born in a yurt in Amdo, in Eastern Tibet. Interested in the traditional healing science of his people, he began his early medical studies at the local Sorig hospital. Later he gained scholarship entry to Lhasa Tibetan Medical University, where he completed his medical education in 1996. Dr. Nida completed his practical training at the Sorig hospitals in Lhasa and Lhoka. Alongside his medical education, Dr. Nida received complete Vajrayana Buddhist training in the Longchen Nyingthing and Dudjom Tersar traditions and trained in the Yuthok Nyingthig lineage, spiritual counterpart to Sorig, with his teachers Khenchen Troru Tsenam and Khenpo Tsultrim Gyaltsen. He received the transmission with the empowerment to teach and further transmit the Hayagriva Tantra and the Yuthok Nyingthig from Khedrup Michötsang. He has published many articles and books on Sorig. He has extensively researched ancient Tibetan healing methods, and has gained high acclaim in the East and West for his revival of traditional Tibetan external healing therapies. Dr Nida is the Co-Founder and Medical Director of SKẎ, Sorig Khang International (formerly IATTM, International Academy for Traditional Tibetan Medicine). He is also the Co-Founder of the International Ngak Mang Institute, established to preserve and maintain the Rebkong Ngakpa yogic culture within modern Tibetan society. Dr. Nida trains students in Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig spiritual tradition in over 40 countries around the world. Living in Rome, Italy, he frequently returns to Tibet, to stay informed of, and assist with, the advancement of Tibetan medicine.

Guest Teachers

Guest Teacher Dr. Tendhar Guge

Dr. Tendhar Guge is presently the Managing Director of Phende Himalayan Sorig Centre, Kathmandu with its five branches in different parts of Nepal. He is the Director of Sowa Rigpa International College (SRIC), Kathmandu since its establishment, Vice-Chairman of Sorig Khang International Nepal (SKIN), Chairman of Sowa Rigpa Assosiation Nepal (SRAN) and President of Himalayan Guge Organization (HGO) Nepal. His family has been practicing 'Sowa Rigpa' medicine for five generations, He learnt Buddhist Philosophy and Astrology and medicine from his father Mengang Ulha Sonam Tsering and He took Basic Sorig Training with Amchi uncle Khedup & Amchi uncle Sonam Sangpo. Root Tantra, Pulse & Urine Analysis Training with Grandfather Amchi Jamyang Choesang. He completed his secondary education from Nepal Government School in Mustang in 1989 and Kapchuwa Degree in Traditional Sowa Rigpa Medicine System from Lo-Kunphen Men Tse Khang (1990-1995) in Mustang, Nepal. He did his one year internship and worked for one year as a lecturer at Lo-Kunphen Men Tse Khang. In addition to Sowa Rigpa medical studies, he has also done Diploma in Sorig Medicine with first division from Chagpori Tibetan Medical Institute with Prof. Dr. Throgwa Rinpoche and Dr. Phurbu Tsering in Darjeeling, India in 2001. He has also taken Acupuncture Training from Blue Lotus Healing Centre, New York, USA in 2002. He even pursued Root Tantra & Subsequent Refresh Course Producing Efficacious Medicine from Sorig Medical College Lhasa, Tibet with Prof. Dr. Wangdu in 2004. Further more he has done Root Tantra Training, Last Tantra & Urine Analysis and Introduction to Medicinal Plants from Men Tsee Khang, Dharmsala, India with Prof. Dr. Pema Dorjee, Dr. Yeshe Donden and Dr. Dawa in 2011. He also completed M. A. in Buddhism and Himalayan Studies (2015) from Lumbini Buddhist University / College of Buddhism and Himalayan Studies, Chabahil, Kathmandu. Dr. Tendhar also received many teachings of Medicine Buddha, Yuthok Nyingthik, Rigzin Terzod, Tersar, empowerment and transmissions from H. H. Taklung Tsetul Rinpoche, Penor Rinpoche, Rabjam Rinpoche, Chokling Rinpoche, Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche and H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche. He even practiced meditation for one year and one month. At the same time while pursing his degrees and trainings, He has also worked as a doctor at Himalayan Medicine Industry Pvt. Ltd. in Kathmandu from 1999 to 2003. Dr. Tenjing was appointed as Vice Chairman, Treasurer & General Secretary of Himalayan Amchi Association, Nepal in 2004 to 2013. He was also appointed as Lecturer & Medical doctor at Medical Institute & Clinic of Zhonsar Khentse Mentsel Monastery, West Sikkim, India from 2004 – 2005. He has been practicing Sowa Rigpa medicine as a chief physician and managing director at Phende Himalayan Sorig Centre, Kathmandu from 2006 to now. He has been working as Lecturer & Trainer of Sowa Rigpa Medicine System at Govt. of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Buddhist Philosophy Promotion & Monastery Development Committee, Pulchok, Lalitpur Nepal since 2008. He has been attending different national and international programs and seminars for Sowa Rigpa for more than a decade. He has given presentations and consultations in many international and national conferences on Sowa Rigpa as a representative from Nepal.

Guest Teacher Dr. Tenzing Jinpa Bhutia

Dr Tenzing Jinpa Bhutia is the current Principal of Sowa Rigpa International College (SRIC), Nepal. Born in Kalimpong (Himalayan foothill close to Tibet border), he graduated from North Bengal University in 1985 and completed Yoga training: BSY, VYA in 1987. He studied in Tibetan Medical College, Dharamsala in 1987 and graduated in 1992. He started teaching at Chakpori Medical College from 1994 to 1996. Completed post-graduate education in 2009 and worked in Private Clinic in Kolkata from 2007 to 2012. Dr. Jinpa joined Sowa Rigpa International College, Nepal as a lecturer in 2017.