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Did you know...
that no one currently speaks the language that the Buddha spoke? Without translation, what would we know of the Buddha’s teachings?

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“Light of Berotsana is engaging in some of the most important and meaningful Tibetan translation work to date. I believe that they are making a historic contribution to the establishment of genuine Buddhadharma in the West.”

Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

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A special thanks to all our committed volunteers who contribute time and talents to our many projects. We deeply appreciate your efforts and support.

May our joined activities be beneficial for all.

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UPDATE: Published

The Epic of Gesar of Ling—Gesar’s Magical Birth, Early Years, and Coronation as King

Translation by Robin Kornman, Lama Chönam, Sangye Khandro
More details about this book and how to order

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UPDATE: 1st Printing Published

The Excellent Path of Devotion:
An Abridged Story of a Mendicant’s Experiences in Response to Questions from Vajra Kin

Translation by Christina Monson
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New Transcript Available

Key to the Precious Treasury

Written by Dodrup Tenpa'i Nyima, teachings from Khen Namdrol Rinpoche
(2nd year teachings from Lerab Ling)    
Details here

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Translated Offerings

NEW!

Free download for Dzogchen deciples!

For those of you who have had Dzogchen empowerment, please feel free to download this new translation by Sangye Khandro of Paltrul Rinpoche’s commentary on Garab Dorje’s last testament called The Three Statements that Strike the Vital Point entitled Commentary on the Exceptional Instruction of the Learned Shri Gyalpo. This was translated on April 18, 2013 for the occasion of Kyabje Yangthang Rinpoche visiting Pema Odsal Ling to bestow teachings on this commentary. **File download for For Dzogchen practitioners only.

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Light of Berotsana.
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We are passionate about furthering the translation, preservation, and study of the Buddhist literature and philosophical heritage of Tibet at the highest standards of excellence.

Our name is derived from the renowned Tibetan translator Berotsana, who flourished during the eighth century. Berotsana translated hundreds of Buddhist texts from the languages of India into Tibetan and played a pivotal role in the establishment of Tibet's literary culture. Many accounts of his life have been composed in his native land; and they recount his childhood in Tibet, his studies in India, the challenges he faced, his many accomplishments, the students whom he trained, and his eventual death. A brief retelling of Berotsana's story is presented here (full length).

We invite you to peruse our site and see the many translated works from Light of Berotsana. We have books, transcripts of oral teachings, and audio CD's available for purchase on this site.