PROFESSIONAL TIBETAN-ENGLISH SERVICES
Translation · Interpretation · Language Instruction
Editing · Research · Consultation
EXPERT TIBETAN-ENGLISH TRANSLATION
—Specializing in Buddhist Texts from All Traditions
—Classical & Contemporary Tibetan Sources
—Esoteric, Philosophical & Canonical Literature
—Scriptures, Commentaries, Practice Texts
SPECIALIZED TIBETAN-ENGLISH INTERPRETATION
—Oral Interpretation for Teachings & Conferences
—Simultaneous & Consecutive Interpretation
—Buddhist Dharma Events & Academic Presentations
COMPREHENSIVE TIBETAN LANGUAGE COURSES
Classical Tibetan · Spoken Tibetan · Buddhist Texts
Modern Literary · Translation Training Programs
Supported by the Trikāya Translation Committee
A Global Network of Scholars & Linguistic Specialists
✓ Over 17 Years of Professional Excellence in Tibetan Language Services:
Translation, Interpretation & Language Instruction
Trusted by Buddhist Communities Worldwide Since 2008
✓ Supported by the Trikāya Translation Committee:
Scholars, Translators & Linguistic Specialists
Expert Translation Committee Review
✓ Hundreds of Published Translations
Specializing in Classical Tibetan, Buddhist Texts & Academic Works
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Expert Tibetan-English textual translation.
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Top-quality Tibetan-English oral interpretation.
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Personalized classes in Tibetan language: Classical, Literary & Spoken.
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Serving Buddhist communities, Dharma practitioners, Tibetan organizations, academic institutions, and Tibetan language students worldwide.
ABOUT TLS:
TRIKĀYA LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS
Trikāya Language Solutions, SRL (LLC)
TIBETAN-ENGLISH
LANGUAGE SERVICES
Providing expert Tibetan language services with over 17 years of professional experience in translation, interpretation, and language instruction.
Expert translation services for Buddhist texts, academic works, and cultural materials from Tibetan to English.
OTHER LANGUAGES
Translation services for Sanskrit, Pāḷi, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi and other Asian languages.
Why Choose
Trikāya Language Solutions
Specialized Expertise in Tibetan Buddhist Translation
Unlike general translation services, we specialize in Tibetan language and literature, in particular Buddhist texts and teachings. Our translators have lived and studied in traditional Tibetan Buddhist communities in India and Nepal, bringing authentic cultural and linguistic understanding to every project.
Quality Assurance Through Expert Review
Every translation undergoes review by our Translation Committee—a network of scholars, translators, linguistic specialists, and spiritual teachers. This collaborative process ensures accuracy, readability, and faithfulness to the original meaning of classical and contemporary Tibetan texts.
Proven Track Record Since 2008
Over 17 years, we've completed hundreds of translation projects for Buddhist centers, monasteries, academic institutions, publishers, and individual practitioners worldwide. Our work spans liturgical texts, philosophical treatises, meditation manuals, contemporary Tibetan literature, and scholarly publications.
Comprehensive Language Services
Beyond translation, we offer professional interpretation services for teachings and conferences, expert Tibetan language instruction from experienced translators, and consultation on terminology, transliteration, and Buddhist textual traditions.
Global Reach, Personal Service
Based in Europe, we serve clients across all time zones. Whether you need a single page translated or a comprehensive multi-volume project, we provide personalized attention tailored to your specific requirements, timeline, and budget.
Request a Translation Quote
Want to request a quotation for a translation project?
Visit our Request a Quote page.
Email us at trikayatranslations@gmail.com
Or fill out the contact form here.
If you require the translation of a text or document,
get in touch with us and we’ll discuss all the details.
Please include relevant information about the text or document to be translated, including: Title, Author, Subject/Topic, Number of Pages.
Translation Services
Trikāya Translation Services:
Professional Tibetan-English Translation
& More
Expert translation for Buddhist texts, academic works,
and cultural materials.
One of the top names in Tibetan-English translation since 2008, we now also offer translation services for many other languages.
Backed by 17+ years of experience, hundreds of satisfied clients,
and rigorous Translation Committee review.
Get in touch to let us know what we can do for you today.
Tibetan-English Translation Services
We translate all types of Tibetan texts!
Translation services are available for all genres of Tibetan literature.
We offer translation services from Tibetan into English,
as well as from English into Tibetan.
What We Translate
Buddhist Texts & Literature
Liturgical Texts
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Prayers, rituals, and sadhanas
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Empowerment texts and ceremonial liturgies
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Devotional literature and aspirations
Philosophical & Scholarly Works
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Philosophical treatises and commentaries
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Root texts and auto-commentaries
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Debate manuals and scholastic materials
Tantric & Esoteric Texts
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Tantric commentaries and practice instructions
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Generation and completion stage manuals
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Empowerment and transmission texts
Historical & Biographical Works
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Namthar (spiritual biographies)
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Historical chronicles and lineage records
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Autobiography and teaching records
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Academic & Scholarly Translation
Research & Publications
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Dissertations and theses
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Academic journal articles
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Conference presentations and papers
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Annotated scholarly translations
Educational Materials
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Textbooks and study guides
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Course materials and syllabi
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Teaching resources
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General & Cultural Documents
Personal & Official Documents
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Personal correspondence
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Official documents and certificates
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Cultural materials and media
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Historical manuscripts
Contemporary Literature
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Modern Tibetan literature
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Poetry and creative writing
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News and media translations
Specialized Expertise
Classical Tibetan Literature
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Deep knowledge of classical literary forms
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Rare expertise in medieval and early modern Tibetan
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Mastery of complex grammatical structures
Buddhist Terminology
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Broad knowledge across Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna traditions
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Sophisticated understanding of philosophical and doctrinal nuances
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Extensive familiarity with Sanskrit-Tibetan-English equivalents
Cultural & Historical Context
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22+ years studying and practicing in Tibetan Buddhist communities
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Direct transmission from traditional teachers
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Real-world experience with how Tibetan texts are actually used in Buddhist traditions
Academic Standards
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Extensive academic work and research experience
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Hundreds of published translations
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Implementation of scholarly annotation and citation
Types of Clients We Serve
✓ Buddhist Centers & Monasteries
✓ Academic Institutions & Universities
✓ Publishers of Buddhist Literature
✓ Individual Practitioners & Scholars
✓ Dharma Teachers & Translators
✓ Research Organizations
Our Translation Approach
1. Initial Consultation
We discuss your text, its purpose, target audience, and any special requirements. We assess complexity and provide timeline estimates.
2. Translation Phase
Your project is assigned to a translator with expertise in the specific subject matter. We maintain close attention to terminology, style, and cultural nuances.
3. Review
The translation undergoes review by relevant specialists from our Translation Committee. Translations undergo expert review in order to examine accuracy, readability, and faithfulness to the source.
4. Revision & Refinement
We incorporate feedback from the review process and make necessary revisions to ensure the highest quality.
5. Final Delivery
You receive the completed translation with any requested formatting, along with our availability for questions or minor adjustments.
Review Process
Every translation undergoes expert review by our Translation Committee—a network of scholars, translators, linguistic specialists, and spiritual teachers. This collaborative process ensures:
✓ Accuracy - Faithful to the original meaning and intent
✓ Readability - Clear, natural English that flows well
✓ Terminology - Consistent and appropriate Buddhist/academic terms
✓ Cultural Sensitivity - Respectful of tradition and context
✓ Quality Assurance - Expert reviewers validate the final product
Languages We Work With
We offer professional translation services from a wide variety of languages.
All the languages we currently work with are listed below:
Primary Specialization: Tibetan ↔ English
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Classical Literary Tibetan (Classical Tibetan)
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Modern Literary Tibetan (Written Tibetan)
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Colloquial Tibetan dialects (Spoken Tibetan)
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Buddhist Tibetan (Religious Texts)
Related Tibetic Languages:
Ladakhi, Balti, Dzongkha (Bhutanese)
Classical Asian Languages:
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South Asian: Sanskrit, Pāḷi
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East Asian: Classical Chinese, Classical Japanese
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Central Asian: Old Persian
Modern Asian Languages:
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East Asian: Modern Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese
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South Asian: Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Odia, Telugu, Nepali, Sinhala
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Central Asian: Modern Persian (Farsi)
Western Languages:
English, Romanian, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Danish
For most languages outside Tibetan-English, projects are handled by qualified specialists within our network.
Why Choose Trikāya Translation Services
17+ Years of Specialized Experience
Since 2008, we've focused exclusively on Tibetan and related Asian languages, building deep expertise that general translation services cannot match.
Traditional Training & Credentials
11 years of traditional study in Tibetan Buddhist communities in India and Nepal under His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and other senior teachers in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Translation Committee Quality Assurance
Every translation is reviewed by multiple experts—scholars, translators, and specialists—ensuring accuracy and authenticity.
Hundreds of Published Translations
Our work has been published and used by Buddhist centers, Tibetan organizations, research scholars, academic presses, and Dharma practitioners worldwide, demonstrating proven quality and reliability.
Cultural & Linguistic Understanding
We don't just translate words—we understand the cultural context, philosophical implications, and how texts are actually used in Buddhist practice and scholarship.
Ready to Get Started?
For Translation Services
Email: trikayatranslations@gmail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +40 769 824 828
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Include: Title, author, subject/topic, number of pages, and desired timeline.
We respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.
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