The Art of Translating Tibetan with Thupten Jinpa

Produced in partnership with Tsadra Foundation.

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Here at Wisdom, we believe that one of the biggest opportunities in the Buddhist world right now is to help practitioners everywhere by translating source texts from Tibetan, so they can reach a broader audience and inspire people everywhere.

These are texts that contain the seeds of awakening—or you might see them as clear waters that flow right from the source. They are of inexpressible value, and an amazing number of them have never been translated from Tibetan, remaining mysterious to millions of practitioners all over the world.

This is why we believe in the vital importance of translators. Translators bring to us the taste of those clear waters, and with it, the possibility for profound understanding and freedom.

We’re now thrilled to offer a new way for translators and practitioners alike to discover the rich world of translation in our new, free Masterclass with Thupten Jinpa: The Art of Translating Tibetan, produced in partnership with Tsadra Foundation.

The class is available to anyone with a free, Plus, or All-Access membership in the Wisdom Experience, our new membership platform. If you’ve already joined, you can access the Masterclass now—enjoy! Click here to join and/or start watching (if you already have an account).

In this class, you’ll get, for free, 15+ hours of direct teaching from one of the most renowned translators, interpreters, and thinkers in the Tibetan world—Thupten Jinpa, who has worked for years as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s principal English interpreter.

Thupten Jinpa has never done anything like this before—this is a rare opportunity to see “behind the scenes” and get a glimpse into one of the greatest minds in the Buddhist world.

Simply sign up for a free Wisdom Experience account to get access to the Masterclass.

You don’t have to be a translator to take this class. What Jinpa shares will be deeply enriching for practitioners, too. Knowing the subtleties of the Tibetan words you’ve heard countless times will open up a whole new level of understanding to you. Jinpa shares many key Dharma insights as he guides you through the world of translation.

Jinpa will speak to you directly on:

• His own translation process that he’s developed and honed over the last 30 years, including his favorite tactics and resources

• What his process is when interpreting for His Holiness

• Key principles that can help guide any translator

• The matter of translating restricted texts

• How to translate terms related to meditation

• How to approach different genres of Tibetan texts

• How to translate verse and poetry

• And perhaps most importantly, how you can “get out of the way,” lose yourself, and let the original author speak through you, to the best of your ability.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this priceless—and free!—opportunity. See you in the Masterclass!