Nimar Ciren- Inheritor of Tibetan medicine (mercury cleansing and refining techniques) in Lhasa, Tibet

Nimar Ciren (尼玛次仁), a prominent figure in Tibetan medicine, is recognized for his expertise in the mercury cleansing and refining techniques of the Northern School of Tibetan Medicine in Lhasa. Born on August 15, 1959, in Lhasa (拉萨), Tibet Autonomous Region, he is a highly respected Tibetan medicine practitioner and a representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage project for Tibetan Medicine. He currently serves as the President of the Tibet University of Tibetan Medicine (西藏藏医学院), where he also holds the title of Doctoral Advisor and Tibetan Medicine Master. His work in mercury refining and Tibetan pharmacology has made him a leading figure in preserving and advancing traditional Tibetan healing practices [3-4].

Personal Information

Name: Nimar Ciren (尼玛次仁)
Nationality: Chinese
Ethnicity: Tibetan
Place of Birth: Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区拉萨)
Date of Birth: August 15, 1959
Field of Expertise: Tibetan Medicine (including mercury cleansing and refining techniques in the Northern School of Tibetan Medicine in Lhasa)

Personal Experience
Current Roles and Achievements

1. Personal Experience

Nimar Ciren is a direct academic successor of the 12th-generation master Tso Ru Tsai Lang (措如·才朗), who is known for perfecting the mercury cleansing and refining techniques. Under his mentorship, Nimar Ciren has dedicated many years to the study and mastery of this ancient practice, which is considered the core technique of Tibetan pharmaceutical production. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the development and refinement of Tibetan medicines, particularly those related to mercury purification.

In addition to his practical work, Nimar Ciren has led the Tibet University of Tibetan Medicine to produce some of the most precious medicinal components, such as “Zuo Tai”, which is an essential ingredient in Tibetan medicine. He played a pivotal role in establishing the pharmaceutical technology for producing various Tibetan medicines at the university’s Tibetan Medicine Factory.

Nimar Ciren has also published numerous academic papers on Tibetan medicine, including “The Form of the Human Body” and others, contributing significantly to Tibetan medical research. In addition to these academic works, he has written several influential books, such as:

“Tibetan Medicine Numerals Dictionary” (藏医数词词典)
“Five Tibetan Sanskrit Reading Books” (梵文五种拼合读本)
“Tibetan Medicine Mercury Cleansing Method” (藏药水银洗炼法)

2. Current Roles and Achievements

Nimar Ciren holds several prestigious positions, both in academia and within the Tibetan medical community:

President of the Tibet University of Tibetan Medicine (西藏藏医学院).
Vice Secretary of the Tibet University Party Committee.
Master’s and Doctoral Advisor in Tibetan Medicine.
He is also a leading figure in the Tibetan medical field, contributing to the development and preservation of Tibetan medical knowledge.

His most significant contribution to Tibetan medicine includes leading the development of Tibetan pharmaceutical formulations, particularly in the treatment of Hepatitis B and C, which are included in China’s National Spark Program (国家星火计划). Additionally, Nimar Ciren has devoted much of his career to researching over 20 types of diabetes cases documented in ancient Tibetan medical texts, and he has been instrumental in creating new medicines for the treatment of these diseases.

Nimar Ciren is also credited with organizing and cataloging over 260 secret Tibetan medicinal formulas from the late Tibetan medicine master Tso Ru Tsai Lang (措如·才朗). These efforts have significantly contributed to the continuation and development of traditional Tibetan medicine, particularly in the mercury cleansing and refining techniques [3][7].

Honors and Recognition:

Nimar Ciren has received numerous honors for his contributions to Tibetan medicine. In 2017, he was awarded the First “Shandi Yingcai” (善地英才) Award by Dege County (德格县), recognizing his exceptional work in preserving and developing traditional Tibetan medical techniques.

Through his work, Nimar Ciren continues to lead efforts to modernize and preserve traditional Tibetan medical practices, ensuring their continued relevance in modern healthcare.