Restoring Harmony: Wisdom from Tibetan Healing Traditions
Course Description:
Healing begins when we learn to listen—deeply—to the body, the mind, and the rhythms of nature.
This weekend retreat with Menpa Tenzin Norbu offers an introduction to the principles and practices of Tibetan Medicine, a holistic system that views health as a dynamic balance between inner and outer elements. Drawing from centuries of wisdom, this approach invites us to understand the root causes of imbalance and to cultivate well-being through awareness, lifestyle, and natural remedies.
Through teachings, discussion, and optional individual consultations, participants will explore how physical health, emotional states, and environmental influences are interconnected. You will gain practical insights into supporting digestion, energy, and overall vitality, along with guidance tailored to your own constitution and experience.
The retreat will also include Medicine Buddha practice and guided meditation sessions led by Karen Russell, DCC Core Teacher, offering a contemplative space to connect with healing qualities of compassion, clarity, and inner balance.
This retreat is both educational and experiential—offering not only knowledge, but a space to reconnect with your own innate capacity for balance and healing.
Whether you are new to Tibetan Medicine or looking to deepen your understanding, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practitioner and integrate these teachings into daily life.
Menpa Tenzin Norbu, MD (Tibetan Medicine), RH
Holistic Practitioner – Tibetan Herbal Medicine
Menpa Tenzin Norbu is a classically trained Tibetan Medicine doctor with over 20 years of experience in holistic healing. A graduate of Men-Tsee-Khang in Dharamsala, India, he has served in Tibetan medicine clinics across India and Europe, specializing in chronic conditions such as digestive issues, arthritis, allergies, respiratory ailments, and emotional health. His approach combines traditional diagnostic methods—like pulse, tongue, and urine analysis—with individualized dietary and lifestyle guidance. Deeply rooted in Buddhist principles, his healing philosophy emphasizes the balance of body, mind, and nature.
Important Details
When: Please plan to arrive between 3-5pm on the first day. The retreat will begin with a property orientation at 5:30pm followed by a light supper and the first evening class and will finish after lunch on the final day.
Rate: $276 (non-members) / $250 (members)
(To find out how to become a member please visit our membership page)
Additional Fees:
Individual Consultation: $30
Herbal Medicine (one-month supply): $54
Consultation and herb fees are to be paid directly to the teacher. Payment can be made via e-transfer to tenzinnorbu398@gmail.com, or in cash if you wish to receive a consultation during the retreat.
Rates include: Single accommodation and all meals. They do not include instructor fees. The teacher is sharing his/her experience within the traditional Buddhist understanding of Dana. To understand more about Dana, please read the following:
What is Dana? Teachers give the teachings of awakening (Dharma) freely so that anyone, no matter their financial means can attend classes. Each time one receives teachings, it is an opportunity to consciously practice generosity. Giving money and other means of support expresses gratitude and support to the teacher and helps to ensure that these teachings continue. Each person receiving Dharma teachings determines the kind and amount of Dāna according to one’s heart and one’s financial means. When deciding how much to offer, one should think about what these teachings mean to you and try to give accordingly. It is recommended that students make an offering of dāna at the beginning of a class or retreat to establish the intention to make the most of this opportunity for one’s own progression and for the benefit of all others.
Deposit: A 50% deposit is required to hold your space upon registration.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations are subject to a $100 fee, which will support other low-income practitioners through our Practitioner Support Fund.
If cancellation occurs within 14 days of the retreat start date, 50% of the deposit (equivalent to 25% of the total retreat cost) will be forfeited. These funds will be directed to the Uplifted Property Fund to support the Renewal Project.