Herbal study is a very important topic in Sowa Rigpa, Traditional 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 in the first module of Materia Medica 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 100 herbs and other substances

TibMET 3/TTM 2 Pharmacology (21 h)

     •   Pharmaceutical aspects

     •   Principles of application

     •   Pacifying and Purgative medication

     •   Formulation
 

After foundational Materia medica studies, this second module is a more comprehensive with more herbal entries and in-depth explanations, following the Final/Subsequent Tantra chapters 3 to 12. And also the study of the main formulas used in Sowa Rigpa clinical practice, based on the Oral Instruction Tantra.

The course consists of eleven online classes (Total 21 hours). 

It is conducted in English. 

  • Venue

    ZOOM online

  • Date

    From 16 Jun to 9 Jul 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 Pharmacology 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 16, 2025

    • Lecture 1: Review basic concepts of Sowa Rigpa Pharmacology
  • 3

    Lecture 2: Jun 18, 2025

    • Lecture 2: Medicinal Decoctions

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 3_Medicinal Decoctions
  • 4

    Lecture 3: Jun 20, 2025

    • Lecture 3: Medicinal Powders Part One

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 4_Medicinal Powders
  • 5

    Lecture 4: June 23, 2025

    • Lecture 4: Medicinal Powders Part Two
  • 6

    Lecture 5: Jun 25, 2025

    • Lecture 5: Medicinal Pills & Paste

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 5_Medicinal Pills

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 6_Medicinal Paste
  • 7

    Lecture 6: Jun 27, 2025

    • Lecture 6: Medicinal Butter & Ash

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 7_Medicinal Butter

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 8_Medicinal Ash
  • 8

    Lecture 7: Jun 30, 2025

    • Lecture 7: Khenda & Chang

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 9_Khenda

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 10_Chang
  • 9

    Lecture 8: Jul 2, 2025

    • Lecture 8: Precious Medicine

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 11_Precious Medicine
  • 10

    Lecture 9: Jul 4, 2025

    • Lecture 9: Herbal Compounds

    • Mentsee Khang Translation_Final Tantra_Chapter 12_Herbal Compound
  • 11

    Lecture 10: Jul 7, 2025

    • Lecture 10: Pharmacology Formulations
  • 12

    Lecture 11: Jul 9, 2025

    • Lecture 11: Conclusion
  • 13

    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.