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📚 We published 20 new translations on the site in October. This included texts by Longchen Rabjam (1308–1364), Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798), Guru Tashi (b. 18th C.), Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa (1856–1926), the Fifteenth Karmapa, Khakhyab Dorje (1871–1922), and Khenchen Ngawang Palzang (1879–1941).
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
📚 We published 20 new translations on the site in October. This included texts by Longchen Rabjam (1308–1364), Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798), Guru Tashi (b. 18th C.), Tertön Sogyal Lerab Lingpa (1856–1926), the Fifteenth Karmapa, Khakhyab Dorje (1871–1922), and Khenchen Ngawang Palzang (1879–1941).
🔔 NEW TRANSLATION: The Great Perfection: Directly Seeing the Natural State
by Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798)
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👨🏼💻 Translated by Sean Price
by Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798)
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👨🏼💻 Translated by Sean Price
October 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🔔 NEW TRANSLATION: The Great Perfection: Directly Seeing the Natural State
by Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798)
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👨🏼💻 Translated by Sean Price
by Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798)
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👨🏼💻 Translated by Sean Price
📚 We published 32 translations in September, incl. texts by Longchen Rabjam, Jetsün Mingyur Paldrön, Jigme Lingpa, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, the Third Dodrupchen, Jigme Tenpe Nyima, the Fifteenth Karmapa, Khakhyap Dorje, Khenchen Ngawang Palzang, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and Khenpo Gangshar.
October 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📚 We published 32 translations in September, incl. texts by Longchen Rabjam, Jetsün Mingyur Paldrön, Jigme Lingpa, Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, the Third Dodrupchen, Jigme Tenpe Nyima, the Fifteenth Karmapa, Khakhyap Dorje, Khenchen Ngawang Palzang, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, and Khenpo Gangshar.
TODAY is our 21st anniversary! 🎉
To mark this occasion, we are transferring some of the resources that were previously hosted on our former sister site, Lotsāwa School.
To mark this occasion, we are transferring some of the resources that were previously hosted on our former sister site, Lotsāwa School.
September 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
TODAY is our 21st anniversary! 🎉
To mark this occasion, we are transferring some of the resources that were previously hosted on our former sister site, Lotsāwa School.
To mark this occasion, we are transferring some of the resources that were previously hosted on our former sister site, Lotsāwa School.
🔔 NEW TRANSLATION
The Sun Illuminating the Wisdom of Empty Awareness
Clarifications on the Hidden Meaning of “The Song of the Feast”
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)
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Translated by Samye Translations (Stefan Mang & Lowell Cook)
The Sun Illuminating the Wisdom of Empty Awareness
Clarifications on the Hidden Meaning of “The Song of the Feast”
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)
🔗 www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
Translated by Samye Translations (Stefan Mang & Lowell Cook)
September 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🔔 NEW TRANSLATION
The Sun Illuminating the Wisdom of Empty Awareness
Clarifications on the Hidden Meaning of “The Song of the Feast”
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)
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Translated by Samye Translations (Stefan Mang & Lowell Cook)
The Sun Illuminating the Wisdom of Empty Awareness
Clarifications on the Hidden Meaning of “The Song of the Feast”
by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)
🔗 www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
Translated by Samye Translations (Stefan Mang & Lowell Cook)
📚 We published 41 translations in August, incl. texts by Longchenpa, Guru Tashi, Ju Mipham, Khenpo Ngaga, 2nd Penor, Rigdzin Palchen Düpa, Jokyab Pema Trinlé Nyingpo, Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Tulku Theglo, Alak Zenkar, Khenmo Dawa Drolma & Shechen Monastery Organisation Committee.
August 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
📚 We published 41 translations in August, incl. texts by Longchenpa, Guru Tashi, Ju Mipham, Khenpo Ngaga, 2nd Penor, Rigdzin Palchen Düpa, Jokyab Pema Trinlé Nyingpo, Dudjom Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Tulku Theglo, Alak Zenkar, Khenmo Dawa Drolma & Shechen Monastery Organisation Committee.
NEW TRANSLATION
An Explanation of "The Eight Auspicious Ones"
by Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1912)
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Mipham sets out the benefits of invoking the 8 buddhas, 8 male and female bodhisattvas, and 8 guardians of the world.
👨🏼💻 Translated & introduced by Lowell Cook
An Explanation of "The Eight Auspicious Ones"
by Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1912)
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Mipham sets out the benefits of invoking the 8 buddhas, 8 male and female bodhisattvas, and 8 guardians of the world.
👨🏼💻 Translated & introduced by Lowell Cook
August 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
NEW TRANSLATION
An Explanation of "The Eight Auspicious Ones"
by Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1912)
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Mipham sets out the benefits of invoking the 8 buddhas, 8 male and female bodhisattvas, and 8 guardians of the world.
👨🏼💻 Translated & introduced by Lowell Cook
An Explanation of "The Eight Auspicious Ones"
by Mipham Rinpoche (1846–1912)
🔗 www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
Mipham sets out the benefits of invoking the 8 buddhas, 8 male and female bodhisattvas, and 8 guardians of the world.
👨🏼💻 Translated & introduced by Lowell Cook
📚 We published 40 new translations on the site in July. This included texts by Mañjuśrīkīrti, Atiśa (982–1054), Longchenpa (1308–1364), Jigme Losal Özer, Jamgön Mipham (1846–1912), Sera Khandro (1892–1940), Pema Kunzang Rangdrol (1916–1984), Khenmo Dawa Drolma (b. 20th C.) & Kelsang Lhamo (b. 1973).
July 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📚 We published 40 new translations on the site in July. This included texts by Mañjuśrīkīrti, Atiśa (982–1054), Longchenpa (1308–1364), Jigme Losal Özer, Jamgön Mipham (1846–1912), Sera Khandro (1892–1940), Pema Kunzang Rangdrol (1916–1984), Khenmo Dawa Drolma (b. 20th C.) & Kelsang Lhamo (b. 1973).
NEW TRANSLATION: An Illuminating Ornament of Brilliant Sunlight: A Catalogue of the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse
by Jigme Losal Özer
This catalogue of the treasures of the Longchen Nyingtik was written in 1802 at the Lhundrup Teng temple in Derge.
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by Jigme Losal Özer
This catalogue of the treasures of the Longchen Nyingtik was written in 1802 at the Lhundrup Teng temple in Derge.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
July 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
NEW TRANSLATION: An Illuminating Ornament of Brilliant Sunlight: A Catalogue of the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse
by Jigme Losal Özer
This catalogue of the treasures of the Longchen Nyingtik was written in 1802 at the Lhundrup Teng temple in Derge.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
by Jigme Losal Özer
This catalogue of the treasures of the Longchen Nyingtik was written in 1802 at the Lhundrup Teng temple in Derge.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
TODAY (28 July 2025) we celebrate Chökhor Düchen, the festival of Buddha Śākyamuni's first turning of the Wheel of Dharma ☸️.
July 28, 2025 at 6:56 AM
TODAY (28 July 2025) we celebrate Chökhor Düchen, the festival of Buddha Śākyamuni's first turning of the Wheel of Dharma ☸️.
Reposted by Lotsawa House
#RealBuddhaQuotes May your heart remain light and your mind free, filled with compassion for all. May you be victorious in wisdom and kindness, and may your peace inspire others.
July 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
#RealBuddhaQuotes May your heart remain light and your mind free, filled with compassion for all. May you be victorious in wisdom and kindness, and may your peace inspire others.
NEW TRANSLATION: A Prayer to the Supreme Deities Invoking their Wisdom Minds by Sera Khandro Kunzang Dekyong Wangmo (1892–1940)
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July 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
NEW TRANSLATION: A Prayer to the Supreme Deities Invoking their Wisdom Minds by Sera Khandro Kunzang Dekyong Wangmo (1892–1940)
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🎂 HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY to His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama! 🎉
July 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
🎂 HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY to His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama! 🎉
📚 We published 14 translations in June, incl. texts by Buddha Śākyamuni, Nyangral Nyima Özer (1124–1192), Longchenpa (1308–1364), Dorje Lingpa (1346–1405), Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798), 4th Dodrupchen, Tubten Trinlé Pal Zangpo (1927–2022), Tulku Wangchen Nyima (1931–?) & Alak Zenkar Rinpoche (b. 1943).
July 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
📚 We published 14 translations in June, incl. texts by Buddha Śākyamuni, Nyangral Nyima Özer (1124–1192), Longchenpa (1308–1364), Dorje Lingpa (1346–1405), Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798), 4th Dodrupchen, Tubten Trinlé Pal Zangpo (1927–2022), Tulku Wangchen Nyima (1931–?) & Alak Zenkar Rinpoche (b. 1943).
1 July 2025 (6th day of the 5th Tibetan month) marks the anniversary of the parinirvāṇa of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1893–1959).
📚 Learn about the incredible life & works of this great master by exploring our series of more than 500 texts in translation.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
📚 Learn about the incredible life & works of this great master by exploring our series of more than 500 texts in translation.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
July 1, 2025 at 7:38 AM
1 July 2025 (6th day of the 5th Tibetan month) marks the anniversary of the parinirvāṇa of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1893–1959).
📚 Learn about the incredible life & works of this great master by exploring our series of more than 500 texts in translation.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
📚 Learn about the incredible life & works of this great master by exploring our series of more than 500 texts in translation.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
TODAY (11 June 2025) we celebrate Saga Dawa Düchen, the anniversary of Buddha Śākyamuni's enlightenment and parinirvāṇa.
June 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
TODAY (11 June 2025) we celebrate Saga Dawa Düchen, the anniversary of Buddha Śākyamuni's enlightenment and parinirvāṇa.
📖 We launched our new glossary feature in May with around 200 initial entries. Look out for further updates as we add hundreds more entries over the coming weeks and months.
June 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📖 We launched our new glossary feature in May with around 200 initial entries. Look out for further updates as we add hundreds more entries over the coming weeks and months.
New glossary feature coming soon...
May 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
New glossary feature coming soon...
NEW TRANSLATION: The Dhāraṇī of Noble Avalokiteśvara
from the Words of the Buddha
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☸️ This popular incantation, included in Kangyur (Tōh. 696), offers a concise visualization of Avalokiteśvara in his 4-armed form & praises the merits of reciting his mantra...
from the Words of the Buddha
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☸️ This popular incantation, included in Kangyur (Tōh. 696), offers a concise visualization of Avalokiteśvara in his 4-armed form & praises the merits of reciting his mantra...
May 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
NEW TRANSLATION: The Dhāraṇī of Noble Avalokiteśvara
from the Words of the Buddha
🔗 www.lotsawahouse.org/words-of-the...
☸️ This popular incantation, included in Kangyur (Tōh. 696), offers a concise visualization of Avalokiteśvara in his 4-armed form & praises the merits of reciting his mantra...
from the Words of the Buddha
🔗 www.lotsawahouse.org/words-of-the...
☸️ This popular incantation, included in Kangyur (Tōh. 696), offers a concise visualization of Avalokiteśvara in his 4-armed form & praises the merits of reciting his mantra...
NEW TRANSLATION: A Song of Confidence in the View:
An Excellent Explanation of the White Feast
by Degyal Rinpoche I, Pema Dechen Gyalpo (1873–1933)
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An Excellent Explanation of the White Feast
by Degyal Rinpoche I, Pema Dechen Gyalpo (1873–1933)
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May 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
NEW TRANSLATION: A Song of Confidence in the View:
An Excellent Explanation of the White Feast
by Degyal Rinpoche I, Pema Dechen Gyalpo (1873–1933)
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An Excellent Explanation of the White Feast
by Degyal Rinpoche I, Pema Dechen Gyalpo (1873–1933)
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📚 We added 33 new translations in April, incl. texts by Garab Dorje, Śrī Siṃha, Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798), Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820–1892), Khenchen Ngawang Palzang (1879–1941), Drimé Özer (1881–1924), Sera Khandro (1892–1940), Gendün Chöpel (1903–1951), Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)...
April 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
📚 We added 33 new translations in April, incl. texts by Garab Dorje, Śrī Siṃha, Jigme Lingpa (1730–1798), Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo (1820–1892), Khenchen Ngawang Palzang (1879–1941), Drimé Özer (1881–1924), Sera Khandro (1892–1940), Gendün Chöpel (1903–1951), Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991)...
"Let your body settle, without moving about or fidgeting.
Let your speech settle, following the flow of the breath.
Let your mind settle, without pursuing thoughts or ideas.
Spaciously, from deep within, settle and relax in natural ease."
—Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭
Let your speech settle, following the flow of the breath.
Let your mind settle, without pursuing thoughts or ideas.
Spaciously, from deep within, settle and relax in natural ease."
—Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭
April 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
"Let your body settle, without moving about or fidgeting.
Let your speech settle, following the flow of the breath.
Let your mind settle, without pursuing thoughts or ideas.
Spaciously, from deep within, settle and relax in natural ease."
—Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭
Let your speech settle, following the flow of the breath.
Let your mind settle, without pursuing thoughts or ideas.
Spaciously, from deep within, settle and relax in natural ease."
—Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘭
NEW TRANSLATION: In Praise of Tārā
by Gendün Chöpel (1903–1951)
We are delighted to announce our first translation of a text by Gendün Chöpel, one of Tibet's most celebrated intellectuals and an accomplished philosopher, artist, historian, and poet.
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by Gendün Chöpel (1903–1951)
We are delighted to announce our first translation of a text by Gendün Chöpel, one of Tibet's most celebrated intellectuals and an accomplished philosopher, artist, historian, and poet.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
April 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
NEW TRANSLATION: In Praise of Tārā
by Gendün Chöpel (1903–1951)
We are delighted to announce our first translation of a text by Gendün Chöpel, one of Tibet's most celebrated intellectuals and an accomplished philosopher, artist, historian, and poet.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
by Gendün Chöpel (1903–1951)
We are delighted to announce our first translation of a text by Gendün Chöpel, one of Tibet's most celebrated intellectuals and an accomplished philosopher, artist, historian, and poet.
www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-mast...
Heard of the Ḍākinīs' Great Dharma Treasury (མཁའ་འགྲོའི་ཆོས་མཛོད་ཆེན་མོ།), a 53-volume collection published in 2017 to showcase writing by and about female Buddhist masters?
Learn more in this introduction by Professors Sarah Jacoby & Padma 'tsho: www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/dakin...
Learn more in this introduction by Professors Sarah Jacoby & Padma 'tsho: www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/dakin...
April 3, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Heard of the Ḍākinīs' Great Dharma Treasury (མཁའ་འགྲོའི་ཆོས་མཛོད་ཆེན་མོ།), a 53-volume collection published in 2017 to showcase writing by and about female Buddhist masters?
Learn more in this introduction by Professors Sarah Jacoby & Padma 'tsho: www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/dakin...
Learn more in this introduction by Professors Sarah Jacoby & Padma 'tsho: www.lotsawahouse.org/topics/dakin...