Herbal study is a very important topic in Tibetan Medicine. More than 70% of the pharmacopeia is based on herbs. This study is diffused in the whole program, with basic herbs and formulas being introduced here in a concise way allowing going in depth into herbalism. Specific herbs and advanced formulas are then gradually introduced in subsequent Pharmacology class.

Our Pharmacology studies consist of two modules with the following content:

TibMET 3/TTM 2 Materia Medica (9 h)

     •   Categories of materia medica

     •   Study of herbs and other substances

TibMET 3/TTM 2 Pharmacology (21 h)

     •   Pharmaceutical aspects

     •   Principles of application

     •   Pacifying and Purgative medication

     •   Formulation

  

This first module in Materia Medica consists of five live interactive online lectures totaling 9 hours with Dr. Tenzing Jinpa Bhutia, Principal of Sowa Rigpa International College in Kathmandu, Nepal.  This module is more foundational, presenting the fundamental principles of Sowa Rigpa herbal studies following the Explanatory Tantra chapters 19 to 21, as well as a focus on substances mentioned in the Root Tantra, as well as herbs in Medicine Buddha's Tanadug Mandala.

The class is conducted in English. 

  • Venue

    ZOOM online

  • Date

    From 2 Jun to 11 Jun 2025, every Monday, Wednesday & Friday

  • Time

    8–10 PM Singapore | 1–3 PM CET | 5.45–7.45 PM NPT

Prerequisite

All students must complete TibMET 1 & 2/ TTM 1 - Elements & Root Tantra or its equivalent to receive certification.

*Students without prerequisite may attend as auditors

Certificate of Completion

Graduates who complete TibMET levels 1 through 7 are certified with a Sorig Khang International Diploma of Advanced Studies in Tibetan Medicine & External Therapies (DAS in TibMET).

Graduates who complete TTM levels 1 through 5 are certified with a Sorig Khang International Diploma of Advanced Studies in Traditional Tibetan Medicine (DAS in TTM).

For full curriculum, please refer to our website. 

A Certificate of Attendance in Materia Medica will be granted by Sorig Khang Singapore upon completion of all lessons, and completion and passing grade of all quizzes and homework assignments in this course. Student must complete the content within six months of the start of the course.

Student Membership

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

Fee

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • A message from Sorig Khang Singapore!

    • New Student Walkthrough

    • Zoom Meeting Link

    • Course Outline & Study Texts
  • 2

    Lecture 1: Jun 2, 2025

    • Lecture 1: Principles of Herbal Potency

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 19_Taste and the Post-Digestive Taste
  • 3

    Lecture 2: Jun 4, 2025

    • Lecture 2: Eight Potencies, Seventeen Qualities, Natural Potency & Classifications of Substances

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 20_Efficacy of Medicinal Substances
  • 4

    Lecture 3: Jun 6, 2025

    • Lecture 3: Herbal Medicine & Animal Medicine
  • 5

    Lecture 4: June 9, 2025

    • Lecture 4: Group of Remedies & Method of Compounding Medicine

    • Mentsee Khang Translations_Explanatory Tantra_Chapter 21_Methods of Compounding Medicine
  • 6

    Lecture 5: Jun 11, 2025

    • Lecture 5: Steps in preparing herbal medicine & common herbal formulas
  • 7

    Next steps

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • Homework Submission

    • Final Quiz

Instructor

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.