The message from the Director

Dear members & friends of the Men-Tsee-Khang,

Tashi Deleg and greetings!

Time has come to say Thuk-jhe-che (thank you) to you all. I am now transferred to the Department of Audit, Central Tibetan Administration, as its Secretary.

I deem it a great honour and privilege for having had an opportunity to work at Men-Tsee-Khang, such a first-class institute of Traditional Tibetan medicine and Astro science.

My service here has been a challenging and satisfying experience. The last 3 years have been very active in preserving, involving and imparting the knowledge of Traditional Tibetan medicine and Astro science to younger generations and maintaining its quality and unique identity to the best of our capability. I am especially grateful to all the experienced doctors, Astro science unit and staffs for their hard work and dedication in providing better health services to a large community, which I am sure has been a great contribution.

I am glad that Dr. Dawa la, the present General Secretary, has been appointed as my successor w.e.f. 20 December 2004. I have full confidence that he will have the same opportunity and the experience in his endeavour to work for further developments. I also welcome Dr. Tsewang Tamdin, the Director of the Pharmaceutical Department, for his appointment to the post of the Deputy Director of the Men-Tsee-Khang. My good wishes to both of them.

The institute’s achievement in its goals and objective has been possible largely with the blessings and guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the guidelines of Kashag (Cabinet) that instill in us a great inspiration. Moreover, it is mainly due to the hard work, dedication and tireless efforts of the entire staff, as well as the generous help and continued support from our members, friends and well-wishers, who will be remembered always with gratitude.

I earnestly request all the members, friends and well-wishers to extend the same co-operation and support to my successor and also contribute effectively to further the Institute’s activities and mission for further developments.

Thanking you again for the kind co-operation and continued support in the preservation, promotion and propagation of the unique cultural heritage of Traditional Tibetan medicine and Astro Sciences.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year – 2005.

With my warmest greetings and regards

Samdup Lhatse (Mr.)       Tuesday,December 07, 2004
Director