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Shamanism

A practice found in various indigenous cultures, where a shaman—a person believed to interact with spirits—acts as a healer, guide, or mediator. Shamans use rituals, ceremonies, and herbal remedies to treat illness and restore balance.

Sowa Rigpa

Also known as Tibetan Medicine, Sowa Rigpa integrates ancient Bon traditions with Buddhist philosophy. It uses pulse diagnosis, dietetics, herbal medicines, and spiritual meditations to restore the body’s balance, which is believed to be governed by the five elements.