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A virtual library of translations from Tibetan, including works by Indian Buddhist masters preserved in the Tibetan language. Every text on the site—more than 5000 in total, in nine languages—is downloadable in EPUB and PDF formats.
ISSN 2753-4812
Latest Major Translation
by the Thirteenth Dalai Lama
Dating from 1932, this response to a plea for longevity has come to be regarded as the Thirteenth Dalai Lama's (1876–1933) final testament, in which he offers stern advice and a prophetic warning of what might befall Tibet after his demise. The translation is by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa (1926–2008).
Added 4 March 2024
Latest from the Longchen Nyingtik Project
Pith Instruction for Repairing Impairments and Breakages | Longchen Nyingtik
revealed by Jigme Lingpa
This short text, which belongs to the Longchen Nyingtik cycle of revelations, outlines a simple method for repairing impairments and breakages of the samaya commitments. | Read text >
Vajrakīlaya: Overpowering the Forces of Māra | Palchen Düpa
revealed by Jigme Lingpa
When Jigme Lingpa was in his sixties he ‘translated the signs’ of the four specific sādhanas of Palchen Düpa—Yamāntaka, Hayagrīva, Yangdak Heruka and Vajrakīlaya—at the request of Dodrupchen Jigme Trinle Özer, Jigme Losalchen, and Tsewang Lhamo, the Queen of Derge. This is the sādhana of Vajrakīlaya. | Read text >
Added February – March 2024
Latest from the Nyingtik Yabzhi Project
Vima Nyingtik | Lama Yangtik | Khandro Nyingtik | Khandro Yangtik | Zabmo Yangtik
Circle of the Sun: Inventory to the Lama Yangtik | Inventory
by Longchen Rabjam
One of two inventories to the Lama Yangtik that Longchen Rabjam wrote, this text identifies the thirty-five main sections of the collection and explains their purpose. | Read text >
Added March 2024
Latest from the Ḍākinī Treasury Project
Guidance That Lights the Way to Liberation | Advice
by Jetsünma Mumé Yeshe Tsomo
Composed in 2000, these ten verses of advice explain how to follow the path to liberation by creating a sound basis of ethical discipline according to the three vehicles, from which to practise the ultimate Great Perfection. | Read text >
The Burgeoning of Compassion: A Supplication to the Illustrious Zhepa Dorje | Prayers
by Sera Khandro
A prayer invoking Milarepa's inspiration and guidance in order to master the practice and realize the dharmakāya nature within this life or take birth in the paradise of Khecarā and bring benefit to others. | Read text >
Added March 2024
Latest from Samye Translations
Advice for the Vidyādhara Khyunggö Tsal | Advice
by Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa
In this response to questions, Chokgyur Lingpa addresses controversy surrounding Nyima Drakpa (1647–1710) and the Mindrolling tradition by advocating a nonsectarian attitude of universal acceptance. | Read text >
Added March 2024
Other Recent Additions
Offering My Realization to the Precious Nirmāṇakāya | Advice
by Delok Tsultrim Wangmo
Delok Tsultrim Wangmo here records the advice given by Khenpo Akhyuk Lungtok Gyaltsen (1927–2011) in response to her account of her dream experiences. | Read text >
The Essence of a Conversation with Khenchen Tsultrim Lodrö | Saving Lives
by Khenpo Chimé Rigdzin
A record of the most crucial point from a conversation with Khenpo Tsultrim Lodrö of Larung Gar, emphasizing the importance of leaving aside all selfish concern when engaging in such practices as releasing animals from captivity. | Read text >
The Dudjom Tröma Nakmo Teachings of Profound Severance (Chöd) | Chöd
by Tulku Pema Rigtsal Rinpoche
Extracted from A Garland of White Lotuses: An Account of the Teaching and Teaching Holders of the Pal Drakmar Namkha Khyungdzong Tradition, this is a brief historical overview of the Chöd practice of Tröma Nakmo (khros ma nag mo) that was received by Dudjom Lingpa (1835–1904) in visionary encounters with Machik Labdrön and Padampa Sangye. | Read text >
Added March 2024
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Highlights from Archive
Commentary on the Seven Points of Mind Training | Mind Training
by Gyalse Tokme Zangpo
This is among the best known and most commonly taught commentaries on the popular mind training slogans. The author, famous for his Thirty-Seven Practices of the Bodhisattvas, writes in the style of the pith instructions, in plain and simple language. | Read text >
Beautiful String of Jewels: A Heart Advice | Advice
by Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö
Jamyang Khyentse offered these words of heart-advice, encapsulating the entire Buddhist path, to Khandro Tsering Chödrön (1929–2011), his spiritual consort. | Read text >
Featured Topic
Texts on the theme of nonsectarianism, impartiality or the absence of sectarian bias, a central ideal of the so-called nonsectarian or rimé (ris med) movement that blossomed in nineteenth-century Kham. View topic >
* Lotsāwa ལོ་ཙཱ་བ་; lo tsā ba n. Title used for native Tibetan translators who worked together with Indian scholars (or paṇḍitas) to translate major buddhist texts into Tibetan from Sanskrit and other Asian languages; it is said to derive from lokacakṣu, literally "eyes of the world". See also paṇḍita.
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