Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is a renowned Tibetan physician, scholar, and lineage holder of the Yuthok Nyingthig, the unique spiritual tradition within Tibetan medicine. Born in Amdo, Tibet, he began his medical training at the local hospital before earning his degree from Lhasa Tibetan Medical University in 1996. Alongside his medical studies, Dr. Nida immersed himself in Vajrayana Buddhism, receiving training from esteemed masters across all Tibetan Buddhist schools, with a focus on the Longchen Nyingthig, Dudjom Tersar, and Yuthok Nyingthig traditions. A well-known poet in his youth, he has published books and articles on Sowa Rigpa and Yuthok Nyingthig, as well as groundbreaking research on ancient Tibetan healing practices. As the founder and medical director of the Sowa Rigpa Institute, Dr. Nida continues to share the wisdom of Tibetan medicine worldwide.
Dr. Nida Chenagtsang
