The right causes and conditions for the Journal of Traditional Medicine and Sowa Rigpa

Abstract

Bhutan Sorig Journal was established on 17 December 2023 to serve as a platform for academic and scientific discourse on Sowa Rigpa. Its vision was to serve as an archive and repository of research in traditional medicine, not only in Bhutan but also in the South Asian region. Over four issues in 2024 and 2025, we published 25 peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics. To broaden the representation of traditional medicine knowledge, philosophies, skills, know-how and practices from around the world, while continuing to promote research on Sowa Rigpa, we have expanded the scope of the journal and renamed it the Journal of Traditional Medicine and Sowa Rigpa, effective from Volume 3, Issue 1 (May 2026). The Journal of Traditional Medicine and Sowa Rigpa is not a new journal. It is a continuation of what was formerly published as Bhutan Sorig Journal with the same editorial team, functioning with the same commitment to maintaining scientific quality and publication standards. The journal will continue its volume and issue numbering, preserving the continuity of its publication record.