Founded in 1994 by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Nitartha International uses modern technologies, pedagogies, and museum practices to preserve the timeless wisdom of Asia. Our specialty is in the teachings of the Nyingma and Kagyu schools of Tibet. Our vision and sincere mission since 1994 has been to preserve these texts, teachings, and cultural works, and make them available to as wide an audience as possible so that countless people may benefit from their wisdom. Nitartha International is the umbrella organization for a variety of activities under the Nitartha name. - Nitartha software development provides Tibetan language software. Our store is available here as well. - Nitartha Dictionary Tools provides an online Tibetan-English translation dictionary. - Nitartha Institute provides advanced Buddhist studies curriculum in English and other languages. -Nitartha Translation Network makes available Tibetan texts in translation into English and other languages. -Nitartha international publications provides both Tibetan-language publications for use in modern-day shedras, and advanced translations for the modern minds in other countries. - Nitartha Digital Library is an extensive collection of Tibetan-language texts and provides digital publications and search of the Nitartha collection.

Founded by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche as an institution of higher learning for those wishing to deepen their understanding of Buddhist philosophy and practice, Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) has been conducting seminars and study programs in Nepal for more than 25 years. Since 2001, the Institute has worked in close partnership with Kathmandu University to manage the Kathmandu University Centre for Buddhist Studies at Rangjung Yeshe Institute which offers undergraduate and post-graduate degree courses in Buddhist Studies and related topics. RYI may, to a large extent, be regarded as the Buddhist equivalent of a divinity school or seminary where spiritual practice is an integral part of the daily experience and where program graduates are scholar-practitioners. RYI envisions a world in which a wide diversity of people, interested in learning about Buddhism, has easy access to a living Buddhist tradition in order to foster the qualities of wisdom and compassion for the benefit of all sentient beings. Rangjung Yeshe Institute's mission is to be a centre of higher learning, working to the highest standards, to provide both traditional and modern Buddhist education through teaching, translation, publication, research and practice. Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche and the RYI community were delighted to welcome Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. After a short tour of RYI, Rinpoche generously shared his insight on the place of academic studies in the transmission of Dharma teachings. Following his talk, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche also gave brief advice on Buddhist study and practice. Here is a full capture of the event.

Founded by Geshe Michael Roach, Asian Classics Institute makes the foundational, profound, and transformational teachings of Tibetan Buddhism available to the world. ASIAN CLASSICS INSTITUTE MAKES THE FOUNDATIONAL, PROFOUND, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHINGS OF THE BUDDHA AVAILABLE TO THE WORLD IN AN ACCURATE, ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT WAY Stewards of classical Asian traditions in the lineage of Je Tsongkhapa. We train teachers; produce teaching events; archive original works, translations, and recordings of teachings; and distribute this material worldwide

The aim of our project is to create and guide a team of young translators to translate these great classics. We’re beginning by translating into English and from there, the work can be easily translated into modern Chinese, Spanish, German, Russian and many other languages. We have teams around the world already translating our work. On this site, you’ll find a description of the latest round of texts that we’re translating and an introduction to the translators on our team. The translations of these texts are still in progress and are available for your eyes and thoughts as we go. As we value the opinions of our fellow Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan enthusiasts, our work is posted together with the original Tibetan language and is enabled to receive your comments. Asian Classics Institute Asian Classics Input Project