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Influence of Tibetan Medicine Seen in Western New York

By Joyce Kryszak

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Buffalo, NY – Amid the soaring mountains and gentle valleys of Tibet lives an ancient healing tradition. Tibetan medicine draws from three thousand years of Buddhist principal and practices. But these ancient healing traditions aren't really so far away. So-called alternative therapies are now readily available in the West. Some Western physicians even say these non-scientific methods work.

As part of our series on the Dalai Lama's visit, WBFO's Joyce Kryszak has more on the path of eastern traditional medicine in western culture. Click the "listen" icon above to hear her report now or use your podcasting software to download it to your computer or iPod.