Why Is India Promoting The Traditional Tibetan Medicine System Of Sowa-Rigpa
In this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer, let’s take a look at the historical background of Sowa-Rigpa, the traditional Himalayan art of healing and how it’s gained focus in recent times.
India and China are at loggerheads over the legacy of one of the oldest systems of traditional medicine, known as Sowa-Rigpa, which has similarities with Ayurveda. India has sought recognition of the ancient medicinal tradition as its "intangible cultural heritage", a claim reportedly contested by China at UNESCO. In this episode of Culture 'Shauk' with Sunita Iyer, let’s take a look at the historical background of this traditional Himalayan art of healing and how it’s gained focus in recent times.
