On January the 4th, 2005 the Governing Body of Men-Tsee-Khang

repose in me their trust by appointing me as the Registrar of Men-Tsee-Khang. It is no doubt a very big challenge for me yet I am determined to serve the humanity through this responsibility with renewed will power and fortitude. Besides, I have in the panel of our staff and colleagues, highly capable and trustworthy persons and I am sure that I can take for granted their sincerity and cooperation as we all have joined hands together to a common goal.
Tibetan Medicine and Astrology is one among the most ancient traditions of humanity. Such a rich and profound treasures of knowledge unfolds to the world at large quite recently when we arrived in India as refugee in 1959 and had established ourselves in a well organised manner to preserve our own culture and tradition under the able and indomitable leadership of His Holiness The XIV Dalai Lama. With growing numbers of our beneficiaries, we have now instituted research works on Tibetan Medicine through scientific means under collaborations with renowned research institutes. Our research on diabetes mellitus has been very successful.
People of all walks of life had rendered us their selfless support and help guided by the principles of humanity due to which we are now able to cater to the healthcare needs of 490,000 patients every year through 47 branch medical clinics in India and abroad. The infrastructure and the number of doctors and staff of our institute have increased manyfolds as compared to that of 1961 when we started our institute with a dozen of staff in a single hut. It is thus apparent that we would not have achieved what we are now without the help and support of all those friends and well wishers.
I am therefore grateful to all our friends and supporters and wish you all very good health and spirit in the years to come. As the sky has no limit, any further suggestions, help and support to enhance our activities in the field of healthcare services to the mankind shall always be welcomed.

Long Live His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

Tsering Phuntsok
The Registrar.