Light of Berotsana was founded in 1999 by Lama Chöying Namgyal, Sangye Khandro, and Jules B. Levinson. The mission of Light of Berotsana is to further the translation, preservation, and study of the Buddhist literature and philosophical heritage of Tibet at the highest standards of excellence.

In 1959, tens of thousands of Tibetans fled their homeland seeking refuge from violence, oppression, and annihilation. Though in great danger, many took precious moments to pack sacred texts, which they then carried with them as they walked over the Himalaya mountains to India. Limited to a few items, often they chose books over food. Such cherished words must warrant attention.

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?