Chulen & Rejeuvanation
Sowa Rigpa Forum 2025
1-3 November 2025
Kyoto, Japan
Themes explored during the forum
The forum was devoted to the exploration of mental health and wellbeing within Sowa Rigpa, drawing on Tibetan medicine and contemporary therapeutic understanding. Through thoughtful exchange, it invited reflection on ways these traditions may support emotional balance and inner stability.
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The first day was dedicated to reflections on mental health through the lens of Sowa Rigpa.
Speakers from Tibetan medicine, psychology, and related fields shared perspectives on emotional wellbeing, psychosomatic balance, and compassionate approaches to care.
The day invited careful listening and dialogue on how traditional knowledge may support resilience and self-understanding.
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The second day explored dreams and sleep as meaningful aspects of health, alongside the therapeutic role of medicinal plants within Sowa Rigpa.
Through presentations and discussion, participants reflected on how dream experiences, sleep quality, and traditional formulas may contribute to mental and emotional balance.
The day offered space to consider subtle aspects of healing and restoration.
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The final day was devoted to study and the sharing of research within the Sowa Rigpa community.
Students and graduates presented thesis work and independent research, opening space for dialogue, feedback, and collective learning.
The day emphasized continuity, education, and the ongoing transmission of knowledge.
30+ doctors and practitioners from Japan and around the world