Medicine

Ayurvedic Medicine 

Ayurveda means, "Science of life" or way of life and is known as "Hindu or Indian traditional medicine, based on the Vedas written over 3000 years ago. But it is older than that - a whole compendium of Indian herbal knowledge falls under the rubric of Ayurveda. It is really a philosophy, and quite simply, it is a philosophy, which attempts through various methods to achieve harmony and balance.


Traditional Chinese Medicine 

At a clean, quiet, well-lit Chinese acupuncture and healing centre, during the afternoons, you could observe the methods of acupuncture, acupressure, and herbs. You may also get some lessons in Chi Qong when there are no patients.


Tibetan Herbal Medicine 

Tibetan medicine is a holistic method of curing mental and physical diseases. It is a comprehensive art of healing with its own philosophy, method of diagnosis and treatment. The basis for this psycho-physical medical tradition is formed by Tibetan culture and the Buddhist belief system.

 

 

"Since my time with Passage, I've returned to Kathmandu twice, for a total of six more months- something that would have been much more difficult had I not had my initial Passage experience to build on.”
- Ben, Personal Passage 2003