Autumn Harvest: Tibetan Medicine for the Season
HOSTED BY SAMAYA
TIBETAN MEDICINE FOR THE SEASON
Autumn Harvest
སྟོན་འབྲས་ལེན་པ།
In-Person at Yuthok Ling Arce during Ngakmang Gathering
Live Zoom Session on OCTOBER 14
All other sessions recorded
Live Zoom Session:
Tuesday, October 14
Rome 9:30am | Los Angeles 12:30am
New York 3:30am | Singapore 3:30pm
Check your time zone
Three-part course of Sowa Rigpa, Herbalism, and Tibetan Yoga tailored for the Autumn season with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Edward Coughlin, and Liz Sung.
*$200
If you’d like pay by PayPal, Zelle, or Venmo, please do so here and you will be automatically enrolled.
Leave your email address in the donation memo for registration.
*All proceeds go towards the Dark Retreat Arce project
If you attended Spring Rejuvenation or Summer Vitality, use code AUTUMN108 to enroll for $108.
PART 1
Step into the elemental landscape of Autumn through the healing wisdom of Sowa Rigpa, guided by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. Autumn is linked to the lungs and large intestine—organs governed by the metal element—and is a time when we are especially sensitive to dryness, imbalance, and restlessness. Dr. Nida shares practical ways to strengthen these organs, restore balance, and strengthen stability as we move into the colder months. Weaving together traditional medical teachings and Buddhist philosophy, this session offers timeless and practical tools to preserve vitality and emotional well-being in this season of change and harvest.
PART 2
Join Dr. Edward Coughlin, AP, DOM for a hands-on exploration of Autumn’s herbal allies. This workshop introduces plants and medicinal formulas that protect the lungs, ease dryness, and strengthen the immune system as the season turns colder and windier. Edward offers seasonal dietary guidance introducing herbs that are especially supportive in Autumn—ideal for home gardens and everyday wellness.
PART 3
Join Liz Sung for a season-centered session of meditation and Tibetan yoga designed to gently cool excess inner heat to manage the sensitivity of Autumn’s shifting energy. Through guided meditation, self-reflection prompts, and a curated Tibetan yoga practice, we’ll work on supporting the lungs and respiratory function, calm restlessness, and ease the emotional heaviness that can surface this time of year.
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a renowned Tibetan physician, scholar, and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig, the unique spiritual healing tradition within Tibetan Medicine. Born in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, he began his medical training at the local Tibetan Medicine hospital before earning his degree from Lhasa Tibetan Medical University in 1996. Alongside his medical studies, Dr. Nida immersed himself in Vajrayana Buddhism, receiving transmissions and training from esteemed masters across all Tibetan Buddhist schools, with a particular focus on the Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Tersar, and Yuthok Nyingthig traditions.
A well-known poet in his youth, he has published numerous books and articles on Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig, as well as groundbreaking research on ancient Tibetan healing practices, earning international recognition in both the East and West.
As the Founder and Medical Director of the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Dr. Nida continues to share the wisdom of Tibetan Medicine worldwide, preserving and advancing its profound healing traditions for future generations.
Dr. Edward Coughlin AP, DOM
Edward Coughlin is a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and certified Sowa Rigpa practitioner with nearly three decades of experience in Florida, where he runs his private practice, Jade Lotus. He is a Diplomate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As one of the first acupuncturists in Florida to earn hospital staff privileges, he has performed over 50,000 treatments, bringing deep expertise to his clinical work.
In addition to his clinical practice, Edward is a dedicated educator, teaching herbalism and materia medica for the Sowa Rigpa Institute’s certification programs. He has also trained in Eclectic Western Herbal Medicine with the Matthew Wood Institute, blending Eastern and Western healing traditions.
Beyond his work in medicine, Edward is a senior student of Master Kao San Lun and a 35th-generation disciple of the Little Nine Heaven system of martial arts. With over 30 years of training in this rare lineage, he embodies the integration of traditional healing arts and martial discipline.
Liz Sung
Liz Sung is a Yuthok Nyingthig practitioner under the guidance of her main teacher Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, with whom she also studied Tibetan yoga and Sowa Rigpa. Influenced by her Korean heritage and the Mahayana Buddhist traditions of her upbringing, Liz began her dharma education under her first teacher in the Gelug lineage.
As the main yoga teacher for the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Liz helped to the develop the institute’s Sowa Rigpa Yoga curriculum integrating Tibetan medicine with Tibetan yoga. She holds certifications in Sowa Rigpa, Hatha yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and meditation.
Beyond this work, Liz has an extensive and diverse background in visual arts and design with over 18 years of experience in New York City and Los Angeles. Raised in a family of artists and entrepreneurs, she focuses on creativity, practical application, and integration. In 2015, she founded SAMAYA, a meditation lifestyle brand, honoring ancient practices with a contemporary perspective.
Summer Vitality: Tibetan Medicine for the Season
HOSTED BY SAMAYA
TIBETAN MEDICINE FOR THE SEASON
Summer Vitality
དབྱར་ཁའི་ལང་ཚོ།
FRIDAY JULY 25
SATURDAY JULY 26
SUNDAY JULY 27
Los Angeles 8–10am | New York 11am–1pm
Rome 5–7pm | Singapore 11pm–1am
Check your time zone
Three-day course of Sowa Rigpa, Herbalism, and Tibetan Yoga tailored for the Summer season with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Edward Coughlin, and Liz Sung.
$200 for all three days
If you’d like to contribute more than $200, please do so here and you will be automatically enrolled. Please be sure to leave your email address in the donation memo for registration.
Live on Zoom • Recordings will be shared with registered participants only
*All proceeds go towards the Dark Retreat Arce project
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY JULY 25
Step into the elemental landscape of Summer through the healing wisdom of Sowa Rigpa with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. Dr. Nida offers insight into the season’s connection to the heart and small intestine—organs governed by the fire element—and how Summer’s expansive energy can both uplift and unbalance, often manifesting as anxiety. Weaving together classical Sowa Rigpa theory and Buddhist philosophy with practical guidance to support emotional and physical well-being, this session offers the opportunity to better care for ourselves and support rejuvenation, balance, and mental stability.
SATURDAY JULY 26
Join Dr. Edward Coughlin, AP, DOM, for a hands-on exploration of Summer’s herbal allies. Learn how to work with plants and formulas that cool excess heat, support digestion, and nourish the heart. Edward will offer seasonal dietary guidance and introduce herbs that thrive in Summer—ideal for home gardens and everyday wellness.
SUNDAY JULY 27
Join Liz Sung for a season-centered session designed to balance the winds and cool excess fire—helping you manage Summer’s dynamic pulse with clarity and ease. Through guided meditation, self-reflection prompts, and a curated Tibetan yoga practice, we’ll nourish energy sources depleted by the intensity of Summer. Designed to cool the heart and clear mental heat, the practice will help you circulate stagnant energy, release emotional buildup, and restore balance of the fire element.
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a renowned Tibetan physician, scholar, and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig, the unique spiritual healing tradition within Tibetan Medicine. Born in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, he began his medical training at the local Tibetan Medicine hospital before earning his degree from Lhasa Tibetan Medical University in 1996. Alongside his medical studies, Dr. Nida immersed himself in Vajrayana Buddhism, receiving transmissions and training from esteemed masters across all Tibetan Buddhist schools, with a particular focus on the Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Tersar, and Yuthok Nyingthig traditions.
A well-known poet in his youth, he has published numerous books and articles on Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig, as well as groundbreaking research on ancient Tibetan healing practices, earning international recognition in both the East and West.
As the Founder and Medical Director of the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Dr. Nida continues to share the wisdom of Tibetan Medicine worldwide, preserving and advancing its profound healing traditions for future generations.
Dr. Edward Coughlin AP, DOM
Edward Coughlin is a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and certified Sowa Rigpa practitioner with nearly three decades of experience in Florida, where he runs his private practice, Jade Lotus. He is a Diplomate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As one of the first acupuncturists in Florida to earn hospital staff privileges, he has performed over 50,000 treatments, bringing deep expertise to his clinical work.
In addition to his clinical practice, Edward is a dedicated educator, teaching herbalism and materia medica for the Sowa Rigpa Institute’s certification programs. He has also trained in Eclectic Western Herbal Medicine with the Matthew Wood Institute, blending Eastern and Western healing traditions.
Beyond his work in medicine, Edward is a senior student of Master Kao San Lun and a 35th-generation disciple of the Little Nine Heaven system of martial arts. With over 30 years of training in this rare lineage, he embodies the integration of traditional healing arts and martial discipline.
Liz Sung
Liz Sung is a Yuthok Nyingthig practitioner under the guidance of her main teacher Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, with whom she also studied Tibetan yoga and Sowa Rigpa. Influenced by her Korean heritage and the Mahayana Buddhist traditions of her upbringing, Liz began her dharma education under her first teacher in the Gelug lineage.
As the main yoga teacher for the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Liz helped to the develop the institute’s Sowa Rigpa Yoga curriculum integrating Tibetan medicine with Tibetan yoga. She holds certifications in Sowa Rigpa, Hatha yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and meditation.
Beyond this work, Liz has an extensive and diverse background in visual arts and design with over 18 years of experience in New York City and Los Angeles. Raised in a family of artists and entrepreneurs, she focuses on creativity, practical application, and integration. In 2015, she founded SAMAYA, a meditation lifestyle brand, honoring ancient practices with a contemporary perspective.
Finding Inner Light in the Dark with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
In today's world of constant stimulation and endless distractions, we often struggle with having the physical and mental space to go deeper into our spiritual development.
The Dark Retreat (Tibetan: མུན་མཚམས། mun tsham) is an advanced Dzogchen togal practice where one spends a specified amount of time in complete darkness. This ancient Tibetan tradition is one of the most rare and profound methods for self-realization. This method was practiced by masters and yogis for generations, with specific instructions and teachings passed down through an unbroken lineage. By completely removing light, we awaken our own innate, powerful potential for self healing and inner clarity.
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang will give us an introduction to the esoteric and secret tradition of the Dark Retreat in the Yuthok Nyingthig as transmitted to him by his precious Dzogchen and Dark Retreat guru, Yogi Karjid Koolo Rinpoche.
Spring Rejuvenation: Tibetan Medicine for the Season
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Spring Rejuvenation:
Tibetan Medicine for the Season དཔྱིད་ཀྱི་ཐིག་ལེ།
FRIDAY MARCH 7
SATURDAY MARCH 8
SUNDAY MARCH 9* Daylight Savings in US
Los Angeles 8–10am | New York 11am–1pm
*Rome [Fri & Sat] 5–7pm & [Sun] 4–6pm
Check your time zone
Three-day course of Sowa Rigpa, Herbalism, and Tibetan Yoga tailored for the Spring season with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, Edward Coughlin, and Liz Sung.
$120 for all three days
Live on Zoom • Recordings & materials will be shared with registered participants only
*All proceeds go towards the Yuthok Ling Arce Fundraising project
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY MARCH 7
Experience the vibrant energy of Spring through the profound wisdom of Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan Medicine) with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang. This enlightening talk delves into the deep connections between the season and the liver, gallbladder, and eyes—organs intrinsically tied to the season—as well as the powerful emotion of anger. Dr. Nida will illuminate the rich tapestry of Sowa Rigpa theory, offering practical methods to cultivate harmony and health in these vital systems. Exploring both the physical and metaphysical dimensions of Spring along with insights from Buddhist philosophy, this session will be a rich journey into seasonal well-being and emotional balance.
SATURDAY MARCH 8
As we transition from hibernation to the warmth of Spring, join Liz Sung for an exploration of the Spring themes of creation, clarity, and renewal through guided meditation and movement. Realign with the season’s vitality in meditation, followed by a grounding, dynamic practice incorporating Tibetan yoga. This invigorating session is designed to support your organs, melt the heavy accumulation of Beken (earth and water elements) from winter, and gently reawaken your body from seasonal slumber.
SUNDAY MARCH 9
Join Edward Coughlin, AP DOM, for an enriching workshop on the plants and herbs tailored for Spring’s unique challenges. Delve into the wisdom of herbal medicine as Edward shares remedies to restore balance, support digestion, and invigorate liver health. Sharing dietary insights that highlight nourishing foods and mindful eating practices, Edward will also talk about the essential herbs to cultivate this time of year for our home gardens. Then, deepen your connection to herbal medicine through a step-by-step tutorial on making Sedru 5 and Manu Shi Tang— two essential Tibetan herbal medicines formulated to support digestive health, the immune system, and respiratory allergy symptoms this season.
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a renowned Tibetan physician, scholar, and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig, the unique spiritual healing tradition within Tibetan Medicine. Born in Amdo, northeastern Tibet, he began his medical training at the local Tibetan Medicine hospital before earning his degree from Lhasa Tibetan Medical University in 1996. Alongside his medical studies, Dr. Nida immersed himself in Vajrayana Buddhism, receiving transmissions and training from esteemed masters across all Tibetan Buddhist schools, with a particular focus on the Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Tersar, and Yuthok Nyingthig traditions.
A well-known poet in his youth, he has published numerous books and articles on Sowa Rigpa and the Yuthok Nyingthig, as well as groundbreaking research on ancient Tibetan healing practices, earning international recognition in both the East and West.
As the Founder and Medical Director of the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Dr. Nida continues to share the wisdom of Tibetan Medicine worldwide, preserving and advancing its profound healing traditions for future generations.
Edward Coughlin AP, DOM
Edward Coughlin is a licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and certified Sowa Rigpa practitioner with nearly three decades of experience in Florida, where he runs his private practice, Jade Lotus. He is a Diplomate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbal medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. As one of the first acupuncturists in Florida to earn hospital staff privileges, he has performed over 50,000 treatments, bringing deep expertise to his clinical work.
In addition to his clinical practice, Edward is a dedicated educator, teaching herbalism and materia medica for the Sowa Rigpa Institute’s certification programs. He has also trained in Eclectic Western Herbal Medicine with the Matthew Wood Institute, blending Eastern and Western healing traditions.
Beyond his work in medicine, Edward is a senior student of Master Kao San Lun and a 35th-generation disciple of the Little Nine Heaven system of martial arts. With over 30 years of training in this rare lineage, he embodies the integration of traditional healing arts and martial discipline.
Liz Sung
Liz Sung is a Yuthok Nyingthig practitioner under the guidance of her main teacher Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, with whom she also studied Tibetan yoga and Sowa Rigpa. Influenced by her Korean heritage and the Mahayana Buddhist traditions of her upbringing, Liz began her dharma education under her first teacher in the Gelug lineage.
As the main yoga teacher for the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Liz helped to the develop the institute’s Sowa Rigpa Yoga curriculum integrating Tibetan medicine with Tibetan yoga. She holds certifications in Sowa Rigpa, Hatha yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and meditation.
Beyond this work, Liz has an extensive and diverse background in design and branding with over 18 years of experience in New York City and Los Angeles. Raised in a family of artists and entrepreneurs, she focuses on creativity, practical application, and integration. In 2015, she founded SAMAYA, a meditation lifestyle brand, honoring ancient practices with a contemporary perspective.
A Tour of Medicine Buddha’s Tanaduk with Edward Coughlin
Master herbalist, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Sowa Rigpa practitioner, Edward Coughlin, AP, DOM, will take us on a tour through Medicine Buddha’s Tanaduk garden. The Tanaduk is Medicine Buddha’s Pure Land, and serves as a significant symbol within the Yuthok Nyingthig lineage and the study of Sowa Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine). This presentation will give us an overview of the Tanaduk, its symbolism, and the relevant medicinal herbs found within the mandala.
Medicine Buddha Healing Meditation with Dönla Tsering
Dönla Tsering is offering Medicine Buddha practice on Dr. Nida's birthday open to the public to initiate raising funds for the Medicine Buddha statue for the tanaduk garden at Yuthok Ling Arce. Your contribution is immensely appreciated and will go towards the sharing of Sowa Rigpa knowledge to benefit many beings.