Samye Translations

Formerly known as Lhasey Lotsawa Translations and Publications, as of 2022. Primarily the work of Stefan Mang and Peter Woods.

NOTE: Not to confused with the Samye Translation Group. The U.S. based translation group affiliated with The Padmasambhava Buddhist Center (PBC).

Once Samye Monastery was constructed, Guru Padmasambhava’s primary aspiration was to translate the Dharma into Tibetan. Inspired by this vast and profound translation endeavor, Samye Translations seeks to follow the footsteps of the Mahaguru. Like the translators at Samye Monastery did in the past, our goal is to translate and propagate the Dharma in all languages across the world.

Samye Translations specifically looks to Prince Murup Tsenpo, a heart-disciple of Guru Padmasambhava praised for his translation efforts as Lhasé Lotsawa, as our primary role model. He embodies our aspiration to benefit the world by providing authentic sources for practice and realization. This sublime individual reincarnated thirteen generations later as the great treasure revealer Terchen Chokgyur Dechen Zhikpo Lingpa.

The primary mission of Samye Translations is to preserve and spread the Dharma by translating Buddhist practices and teachings, making them accessible both in print and online. While our main emphasis is on supporting practitioners of the Profound Treasures of Chokgyur Lingpa (Chokling Tersar) with essential study and practice materials, we also translate texts from all Buddhist traditions, spanning from the time of Shakyamuni Buddha to the present day. (Source Accessed Feb 11, 2025)

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