Welcome!

Welcome to the Institute of Tibetan Classics website. The Institute is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of classical Tibetan thought, culture and literary heritage. Our goal is to make the insights of  classical Tibetan culture a truly shared global intellectual and spiritual resource open to all. We are based in Montreal, Canada. Information about contacting us is found here.

Third English volume available

The Institute of Tibetan Classics is happy to announce that the third volume of THE LIBRARY OF TIBETAN CLASSICS, Taking the Result as the Path: Core Teachings of the Sakya Lamdre Tradition, translated by Cyrus Stearns is now available from our publisher and partner Wisdom Publications, Boston, USA. Our second volume Mind Training: The Great Collection, translated by Thupten Jinpa, was released in September 2006, while our debut volume, Khedrup Norsang Gyatso’s Ornament of Stainless Light: An Exposition of the Kacalachakra Tantra, translated by Gavin Kilty was launched in April 2004. All three volumes are available through Wisdom Publications. For a complete list of THE LIBRARY OF TIBETAN CLASSICS series,
click here.

Our central program is to critically edit and publish key classical Tibetan texts in modern book format and to facilitate clear and accurate translation of these texts into contemporary languages, especially English, with the eventual aim of developing a definitive reference library of key classical Tibetan texts.  An introduction to the individuals working on these projects and those who support them can be found in the Affiliates section of the site.

We have included an introductory overview of Tibetan history and culture in our Resources section, along with some sample translations of texts for free download.

None of our work would be possible without the support of many individuals and organizations.  We are still looking for funding for several volumes of THE LIBRARY OF TIBETAN CLASSICS series, as well as funding for administrative support.  Please visit the Contribution section for updates on our progress and needs.

Thank you and enjoy the site.