Life and death lie along the same continuum therefore our capacity to accept death influences not only the experience of dying but also the way we live.
This course is an invitation to awaken our awareness of mortality so that we can be more prepared to face death when it knocks on our door and we can support other people in the dying process.
Our workshop will provide an opportunity to explore a deeply significant yet often neglected aspect of human experience: the profound themes of death, end-of-life care, and grief. In a society where these topics are too often sidelined, this program provides a much-needed space for meaningful experiences, dialogue, and reflection.
This course is inclusive and open to everyone: Whether you’re a healthcare professional, therapist, caregiver of people in death, illness, and grief processes, or simply someone who feels that death reminds us that our existence is limited, and therefore, is important to focus on what is truly important.
Our program is designed to provide resources grounded in the vast knowledge of Tibetan Medicine and Buddhism.
Our purpose is to invite participants to explore and help others in the most delicate and significant journey of our lives: the naked journey of death.
Meet Our Educators
Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo
Dr. Phuntsog received her advanced degree from the prestigious Lhasa University School of Traditional Medicine in 1988. She dedicated numerous years to serving as a Tibetan Medicine practitioner in Eastern Tibet. Her remarkable work included collaboration with A.S.I.A., the non-profit organization initiated by Professor Namkhai Norbu. Her contributions involved establishing hospitals and training centers in the remote regions of Sichuan Province and Chamdo Prefecture. In 2007, she co-founded the American Tibetan Medical Association (ATMA), a national organization in the United States dedicated to representing and advancing the Tibetan medical profession. Since 2012, Dr. Phuntsog Wangmo has assumed the role of International Director of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine with programs across the United States, Russia, and Europe.
Ilaria Faccioli
Ilaria Faccioli is a Professional Counselor with training in Gestalt Psychotherapy, Enneatype Psychology, and Systemic-Family Therapy. She has been a student of Professor Namkhai Norbu since 2008. She is a Tibetan Yoga instructor (Yantra Yoga) and a Kumar Kumari instructor as well (Tibetan Yoga for kids). Since 2015 she has been working at the Shang Shung Institute, organizing events related to Tibetan Medicine and others. Since 2018, she assumed the role of Executive Manager of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine in Europe.
Steven Landsberg
Steven Landsberg began studying Tibetan Buddhism in 1967. In 1982, he attended his first retreat with Professor and Dzogchen Master Namkhai Norbu (ChNN), and began practicing under his guidance. Steven has traveled extensively in the Americas and Europe and has given training on mindful presence and other practices related to our inherent freedom. He is also an accomplished musician in Indian classical music and he has played both the Sitar and the Surbahar in front of a worldwide audience.
What is important for you to know about this course:
The recognition that the way we regard death is critical to the way we experience life.
Tibetan Medicine adopts an integrative approach with Western conventional medicine to address the complex health challenges of our modern society.
An experiential journey into impermanence, a foundational principle of Buddhist Philosophy fostering a deeper understanding and acceptance of Life's transient nature.
A holistic perspective to support the grieving process.
"(We) first need to awaken our awareness that death is an ineluctable part of life. If we truly know that our life becomes more meaningful".
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu
What will the course offer to participants?
- Learn anytime and anywhere with on-demand courses
- Resources will be available for you to access on your own time for an unlimited time
- Available in English, Spanish, and Italian
- Experts and recognized professionals from various fields address the perspective of end-of-life accompaniment.
- Contact us for any inquiry at info@tibetanmedicineschooleu.org
- More than 10 hours of instructional videos
- Expand your understanding of compassionate end-of-life care from Tibetan medicine and Buddhist perspectives.
- Develop practical skills to navigate the complexities of death and grief with sensitivity and wisdom.
- Cultivate a compassionate approach to supporting individuals and families during life’s most profound transitions.
What our students
say about us!
"Very interesting and really instructive the course "Embracing Death". Thank you for organizing it."
Sabina Ragaini
"Infinite gratitude for your testimony and teachings. Thank you for the course that enriched me greatly.."
Rita Roberto
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Cancellation and Refund Policy: If you need to cancel your course booking, you have 14 calendar days from the date of receiving your confirmation, as long as the course hasn’t started yet. During this period, you’re eligible for a full refund, with a deduction for bank fees (ranging from 5% to 10%, depending on your country). Once this 14-day window has passed, if you cancel, you can still receive a refund of the course price, minus a 20% cancellation fee. Refunds will be processed within 5-10 working days, depending on your financial institution.
