Day
Two
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2025
9:15 — 10:00
REGISTRATION
Doors open. Check-in for Day Two.
10:00 — 10:05
OPENING SPEECH
Welcome Speech
MASUMI NAKANO
10:05 — 10:10
OPENING ADDRESS
Opening Address of the Day
DR. NIDA CHENAGSTANG
10:00 — 10:50
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
The Flower Essence (མེ་ཏོག་བཅུད་ལེན)
DR. SIDDHI DOLMA
Discover the profound tradition of Chudlen (བཅུད་ལེན)—literally “essence extraction”—in this special lecture by Dr. Siddhi Dolma. Rooted in the ancient practice of Tibetan medicine, Chudlen is a rejuvenation therapy designed to restore vitality, clarity, and longevity. Dr. Dolma will introduce the foundational philosophy behind Chudlen, highlight its top ten medicinal ingredients, and explore the therapeutic benefits of its formulations, particularly the flower-based preparations. Participants will gain insight into how Chudlen can be integrated into daily life as a powerful support for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
10:50 — 11:30
PRESENTATION
Rejuvenation in Tantric Buddhism (TBD)
DR. DOMINIQUE TOWNSEND
11:30 — 11:40
BREAK
11:40 — 12:20
PRESENTATION
Ayurveda & Tibetan Medicine
DR. KAZUO UEBABA
In this lecture on holistic health, Dr. Kazuo Uebaba, President of the NPO Japan Ayurveda Association, brings decades of experience in integrating Eastern and Western medicine. His career includes clinical work as an Internal Medicine Specialist and Director of Roppongi Clinic, as well as groundbreaking research on pulse diagnosis and the development of a healing robot. Dr. Uebaba has conducted field research on traditional medicine in India, China, Peru, and Islamic nations, and his expertise spans Ayurveda, Tibetan medicine, and integrative healthcare.
In this lecture, he will explore how the ancient practices of Ayurveda and Tibetan medicine can complement modern healthcare. Dr. Uebaba will share practical insights on how these healing traditions can promote long-term wellness and prevent illness.
12:20 — 13:00
PRESENTATION
Energy Medicine & Tibetan Medicine
DR. EISEI FURUYA
Join Dr. Eisei Furuya, Director of Akasaka Tameike Clinic and a leading expert in holistic medicine, for a deep dive into the transformative power of energy medicine and Tibetan healing practices. With experiences as a Board-Certified Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist and Certified Holistic Physician, Dr. Furuya integrates mind, body, and spirit to create a comprehensive approach to wellness. He brings years of experience in psychosomatic care, forest therapy, and phototherapy, offering insight into how ancient traditions and modern science work together to foster well-being.
LUNCH
13:00 — 14:30
Kampo & Medicinal Cuisine
YODOFU & NANZENJI TEMPLE
Come enjoy a meal that merges nourishment with healing! Kampo, the traditional Japanese system of herbal medicine, emphasizes restoring balance and promoting health through natural ingredients. This philosophy extends into Kampo-yaku ryori, or medicinal cuisine, where carefully selected herbs are integrated with seasonal ingredients to address specific imbalances and enhance vitality. Meals are prepared with fresh herbs and vegetables from renowned Funato’s Clinic’s herbal garden.
14:30 — 15:10
PRESENTATION
The Role of Traditional Touch Therapies in Mental Health & Palliative Care
LIZEL CABUCANA CAMERON, CAA, LMT
Join Lizel Cabucana Cameron, a DHA-licensed massage therapist, yoga teacher with over 15 years of practice and 10 years of teaching experience, and holistic wellness expert, for a lecture on navigating the menopause transition with balance and vitality. Lizel integrates yoga, Reiki, Vedic chanting, Sanskrit mantras, and sound therapy to offer a holistic approach to women's health.
In this lecture, she will share practical strategies to support physical, emotional, and energetic well-being during the transition into menopause, empowering women to embrace this life transition with confidence and vitality.
15:10 — 15:50
PRESENTATION
To Be Announced
ERIC ROSENBUSH
15:50 — 16:30
PRESENTATION
To Be Announced
JACQUELINE YU
16:30 — 16:40
BREAK
16:40 — 17:10
THESIS PRESENTATIONS
Thesis Presentations on Sowa Rigpa Studies
SOWA RIGPA STUDENTS
Sorig Khang Japan has been instrumental in promoting Sowa Rigpa worldwide, offering in-depth 2-year and 4-year programs. Now, we invite Sowa Rigpa students and graduates to present their theses and independent research. This session offers a platform for emerging scholars to showcase their work and engage with the global Sowa Rigpa community. Join us in celebrating the contributions of the next generation of Sowa Rigpa practitioners and researchers.
17:10 — 17:40
SPONSOR PRESENTATION
To Be Announced
SPONSOR NAME
17:40 — 18:00
CLOSING
Closing Address
MASUMI NAKANO
Official closing speech to conclude Day 2 of the Forum.