The wisdom of the current Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader of the government-in-exile of the Tibetan people, has been recognized worldwide. His Holiness, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1989, supports scientific study of Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM) for its applications in Western medicine. This article introduces that venerable tradition, and offers supporting research and resources. TTM has been practiced in the Himalayan region since circa the seventh century, making it one of the world's oldest, continuously practiced medical systems. TTM is a distinct tradition rooted in Buddhist philosophy, influenced by Traditional Indian Medicine (Ayurveda), Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and earlier Tibetan indigenous practices.
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