The School of Translation oversees the different Tibetan Language related programs at the Academy. It is involved in inputting Tibetan texts, publishing and offers Tibetan Language courses at various levels. The Tibetan Language Summer Program offers introductory and intermediate courses alongside philosophy courses. The School also offers an intensive 2 year translator training program.

Vision
To develop a textual European language dharma tradition through a supportive community that empowers individuals with the skills and resources needed to maintain and flourish the Buddhadharma.

Goals

• Translation projects in pairs or groups in the Pandita with Lotsawa structure.  
• Training and supporting translators who work from the classical dharma languages.
• The co-operative creation of necessary lexicons, philosophical terminologies
• To publish translated texts and digitalized Tibetan texts
• Activate communication and liaison within the community

SOT Current Projects

• School of Translation Intensive Program
• Summer Language Courses
• Tibetan input project
• White Conch translation committee

Sponsorships Opportunities

• The patronage of the translation of a particular text on the committee’s translation list
• Support of individuals studying or undertaking translation
• General sponsorship of the IBA School of Translation