The Healer’s Council: A Deep Dive into Tibetan Medicine with Dr. Jampa Yonten
In this episode of The Healer’s Council, Jim engages in a detailed conversation with Dr. Jampa Yonten, a Tibetan physician and author of a book titled, ‘Compassion as Remedy in Tibetan Medicine’. The conversation provides insight into Dr. Yonten’s transformation into a healer, the history of Tibetan medicine, and the structure of its fundamental text, The Gyushi. The episode highlights the qualities of a good healer and elucidates on the interplay of karma and determination in manifesting one’s purpose.
00:00 Introduction to the Healer’s Journey
01:30 The Role of Wisdom and Compassion in Healing
01:57 Guest Introduction: Dr. Jampa Yonten
04:25 The Path to Becoming a Healer
12:45 The History and Evolution of Tibetan Medicine
26:24 The Significance of the Physician Chapter
28:14 The Transformational Journey of Medical Training
28:32 Understanding the Six Vows of a Physician
32:44 The Four Tantras of Gyushu
37:48 The Determination and Sacrifice in Becoming a Healer
43:18 Exploring the Qualities of a Physician
43:35 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Episode