The Ngak Mang Institute of Australia brings Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM) to Australia, as taught by Dr Nida Chenagtsang.
Ku Nye, Traditional Tibetan Massage , is a therapeutic massage that is part of the ancient Tibetan Medical system. Dr Nida Chenagtsang presents the opportunity for you to learn about TTM, Ku Nye Massage and other topics, as well as the rich cultural heritage of the Ngakpa tradition .
Ngak Mang Institutes (NMI) exist throughout the world in order to preserve and maintain the Ngakpa culture in modern society. NMI was developed as a worldwide non-profit organisation in 2000.
There are several associated branches throughout the world, all collaborating to bring the knowledge and support of the Ngakpa Tradition of Tibet to the forefront. Ngak Mang Institute of Australia (NMIA) was formed with the intention of supporting all NMI projects.
It is a charitable non-profit organisation, founded in October 2004. Our primary Aim is to provide resources and educational support to the most disadvantaged children in the Quinghai Provence of Tibet, through child sponsorship and other programs.
NMIA OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives of the Ngak Mang Institute of Australia are:
- Preserve and promote the economic, social, cultural and health development of people in the Himalayan region of Asia; specifically the people in the Rebkong region of Amdo in Tibet.
- Contribute to and develop traditional native culture, for the benefit of society and its future.
- Support the development of native cultural traditions, by giving men, women and children the equal opportunity to study and practice their own cultural heritage.
The founding members of the Ngak Mang institute, pictured here in traditional dress.Dr Nida Chenagtsang
Hungchen Chenagtsang
Wu Qi Chenagtsang