English & Vietnamese Tripitaka - Buddhist Sutra Translation

Đại Tạng Anh & Việt Nam - Dịch Kinh Phật Giáo

TUỆ QUANG WISDOM LIGHT FOUNDATION

Namo Sakyamuni Buddha

Buddhism is the fastest growing religion in the West and many countries around the world. There is an urgent need for the translation of Buddhist sutras in English and other languages. Mahayana sutras and other sacred texts have often been taken from the Chinese Tripitaka that was mainly translated from Sanskrit by Great Masters and Translators such as Kumārajīva and Xuanzang/Hsuan-Tsang. Nowadays, only a few can read and write traditional Chinese characters. Yet there are still too many sutras that have not been translated. Members of The Tuệ Quang Wisdom Light Foundation have been concerned about this issue for the last several years. Since 2006, we have access to the original texts in the Chinese Tripitaka from the Chinese Buddhist Electronic Text Association (CBETA) and we are committed to translate them into Vietnamese, English and other Western languages.

Based on our on-going experience with the Program for the Development of a Vietnamese Tripitaka, the English Tripitaka is divided into five stages:

1. Develop computerized techniques to transcribe and translate the Chinese Tripitaka into English,

2. Transcribe and translate by computer the Chinese Tripitaka into English,

3. Edit the computer-translated files,

4. Review and approval by the Masters, and

5. Publish through conventional printing and electronic means.

The CBETA Tripitaka is based on the Taisho Tripitaka and composed of 2372 sutras, vinayas (precepts) and sastras (commentaries) that have been organized into 56 volumes (volumes 1-55 and 85). Due to this large number of sacred texts, we have spent considerable efforts in developing computerized techniques for translating them. Please refer to Computer Translation of the Taisho Tripitaka and CBETA Taisho Index for more details. With this Website, we will provide the sutras and other sacred texts in both original Chinese and translated languages such as English and Vietnamese. Please read through the sample translations of the Amitabha Sutra and the Diamond Sutra below.

Buddhist texts are difficult to read and comprehend because there are numerous Chinese-Sanskrit terms and expressions with Buddhist-specific meanings. To assist the sutra reader, we have developed a Buddhist Multimedia Dictionary that provides explanations as well as photos and video links. These videos present Dharma talks from well-known Masters and other documentaries. Please try our new Sutra Reading with Buddhist Multimedia Dictionary

At the present time, we have completed the rough translation (Stage 3 of Program) of all sacred texts in the Chinese Tripitaka (over 70 million words in 9035 fascicles/files). All 2372 sutras in the Chinese Tripitaka have been translated by our computer software in less than 60 hours. Please read through the sample translations of the Amitabha Sutra, Medicine Buddha Sutra and the Diamond Sutra below. These short sutras have been translated in less than 20 seconds. Larger sutras such as The Flower Adornment-Avatamsaka Sutra (80 fascicles) in 20 minutes, Great Prajnaparamita Sastra (100 fascicles) in 17 minutes and Great Prajna Sutra (600 fascicles) in 100 minutes. We are currently refining these rough translations using recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), namely Neural Machine Translation (NMT). A large Chinese-English bitext is required by NMT. This bitext can be generated from texts that have already been translated. As shown in the What New section below, we are calling for help in producing this parallel corpus..

We fully realize that the translation of an English Tripitaka requires a multi-year effort from numerous experts and editors. However, we also believe that all Buddhists, lay or monastic, can participate and contribute to this important Buddha-work. In order to encourage the wide participation of all Buddhists, we are making the English computer translations of the entire CBETA Taisho Tripitaka available online. We are cooperating with other groups such as the The Compassion Network to expedite the Tripitaka translation.

Tuệ Quang Wisdom Light Foundation hopes for the development of a complete English Tripitaka in the near future. Following its development, we will distribute it widely and for free through modern electronic means such as the Internet and CD/DVD. Our efforts only represent small contributions towards the establishment of an English Tripitaka. Our computer translation files are still subjected to errors, and we hope to receive guidance, assistance, cooperation and ideas from the Masters, respected authors and other Buddhists so that this important Buddha-work will soon be successfully completed.

TUE QUANG WISDOM LIGHT FOUNDATION

WHAT'S NEW?

· Medicine Buddha Sutra (Việt-English-French-2020)

· Medicine King Medicine Superior Sutra (Việt-English-French-2020)

· Lotus Sutra-Universal Door Chapter (Việt-English-French-2020)

· Call for Help in Sutra Translation (8-2019)

· Sutra Translation using Recent AI Advances (5-2019)

· Publishing the Vietnamese Tripitaka (5-2019)

· Introducing the Collection of Commentaries (9-2016)

· Call for Printing the Commentaries (9-2016)

· Death of the Mekong, River of Buddhism (5-2015) >

· Buddhist Climate Change Statement to World Leaders 2015

· List of Mahayana Tripitaka Titles (Rev. Guo Cheen)

· Sutra of Dharma Flower Samadhi (Vietnamese/English)

· Seven Versions of the Heart Sutra (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Eight Awakenings of Great Beings (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Maitreya's Birth and Attainment of Buddhahood

· Sutra Reading with Buddhist Multimedia Dictionary

· Program to Translate Taisho Tripitaka into English & Other Western Languages

· Buddhism in Vietnam & Asia

· A Buddhist Perspective on Global Warming

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Tripitaka References

· List of Mahayana Tripitaka Titles (Rev. Guo Cheen)

· CBETA and Its Digital Tripitaka (Dr. Christian Wittern)

· From CBETA to BIP and IBA (Huimin Bhiksu)

· Catalogue of Korean Buddhist Canon (Dr. Lewis Lancaster)

· The Position of Chinese Tripitaka in World Buddhism (Master Yin Shun)

Translated Sutras by Tuệ Quang Foundation

We have completed the transcription and a draft translation of all texts in the Taisho Tripitaka. There are in total 9035 files occupying 1.4 GB. Sample translations of the Amitabha Sutra and the Diamond Sutra are provided below. We are also making available for download all files in the Chinese-Vietnamese Transcribed Tripitaka. Please contact us for more information at (info@giaodiemonline.com/daitangvietnam)

· Medicine Buddha Sutra (Việt-English-French-2020)

· Medicine King Medicine Superior Sutra (Việt-English-French-2020)

· Lotus Sutra-Universal Door Chapter (Việt-English-French-2020)

· Chinese-Vietnamese Transcribed Tripitaka (download)

· Vietnamese Tripitaka Development Program

· Computer Translation of the Chinese Tripitaka

· CBETA Taisho Tripitaka Index

· Sutra Reading with Buddhist Multimedia Dictionary

· Amitabha Sutra (Chinese/Vietnamese/English/French)

· Diamond Sutra (Chinese/Vietnamese/English/French)

· Eight Awakenings of Great Beings (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Heart Sutra (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Maitreya's Birth and Attainment of Buddhahood (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Seven Versions of the Heart Sutra (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Sutra of Casket Seal Dharani (Chinese/Vietnamese/English)

· Sutra of Dharma Flower Samadhi (Vietnamese/English)

Translated Sutras by Others

The following sutras have been dynamically linked with the Buddhist Multimedia Glossary that has been recently created by Tue Quang Wisdom Light Foundation to enhance the reader's understanding of the precious Buddha teachings

· Heart Sutra (T0251)
Diamond Sutra (T0235)
Satipatthana Sutra
Heart Wisdom Sutra: Also Heart Sutra (T0251)
Heart Sutra: Different Version
Great Parinirvana Sutra (T0375)
Diamond Sutra (T0235)
Sutra of Kindness of Parents (T0684)
Buddha Speaks Ullambana Sutra (T0685)
Hei Neng Sutra (T2008)
Lotus Sutra (T0262)
Dharmapada Sutra (T0210)
Innumerable Meanings Sutra (T0276)
Samantabhadra Contemplation Sutra (T0277)
Shurangama Sutra (T0945)
Brahma Net Sutra (T1484)
Gangottara Sutra (T0310)
Lankavatara Sutra (T0670)
Sutra on the Buddha of Eternal Life (T0360)
Srimala Devi Sutra (T0353)
Deep Kindness of Parents Sutra (T0684)
Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra (T0967)
The Ten Wholesome Ways of Actions Sutra (T0600)
Sutra on the Eight Realizations (T0779)
One Hundred Fables Sutra (T0209)
Buddha Speaks The Sutra on Cause and Effect in The Three Periods of Time
The Demonstration of the Inconceivable State of Buddhahood Sutra
The Mahayana Dharma-realm without Distinction (T1626)
The One Way in Sutra
The Sutra Called Flawless Purity (T0310)
The Sutra on the Four Grounds of Mindfulness
Scripture on Contemplation of the Practices of Bodhisattva Universal Worthy (T0277)
The Dharma Jewel Platform Sutra (T2008)
The Sutra on Praise of the Pure Land and Protection by Shakyamuni Buddha (T0367)
The Buddha's Words on Kindness
The Sutra of the Master of Healing (T0450)
The Sayings of the Buddha in Forty-Two Sections (T0784)
Fifty Stanzas of Guru Devotion
Gaathaas in Praise of the Buddha Amitaabha (T1978)
Seventy Verses on Sunyata
The Enlightenment Sutra (T0842)
Sutra on the Merits and Original Vows
Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra (T0967)
The Vajrasamadhi Sutra
The Sutra On The Ten wholesome Ways Of Action (T0600)
The Sutra On The Dharani of Peaceful Home (T1029)
The Sutra of Meditation on The Bodhisattva Universal Virtue (T0277)
The Sutra on the Buddha Amitayus (T0366)
The Gangottara Sutra (T0310)
Tathagata's Unimaginable State Sutra (T0301)
Buddha speaks Mahayana Sublime Treasure King Sutra (T1050)
Great Compassion Dharani Sutra (T1060)
Lankavatara Sutra (T0670)
Bodhidharma's Bloodstream Sermon
Buddha Speaks Infinite Life Sutra (T0360)
Compassionate Lotus Sutra
Compassionate Lotus Sutra v.7
Compassionate Lotus Sutra v.8
Compassionate Lotus Sutra: The Great Master Made His Vows
Compassionate Lotus Sutra: The Vows on the Supernatural
Contemplation Sutra (T0365)
Sutra in Forty-Two Sections (T0784)
Sutra of the Merit and Virtue of the Past Vows of Medicine Master Vaidurya Light Tathagata
Sutra on The Lion's Roar of Queen Srimala (T0353)
Sutra on the Lotus Flower of the Wondrous Dharma (T0262)
The Sutra of Complete Enlightenment (T0842)
The Sutra on Impermanence (T0801)
The Sutra Preached by the Buddha on the Total Extinction of the Dharma
The Sutra On The Merit Of Bathing The Buddha (T0698)
Mahayana Sutra of the Holy Infinite-Life Resolute Radiance King Tathagata Dharani
Sutra of Maitreya Bodhisattva's Attainment of Buddhahood (T0456)
Sutra of Neither Increase nor Decrease (T0668)
The Heart of the Mother of Seven Koti Buddhas (T1077)
Sutra of the Total Annihilation of the Dharma (T0396)
Mahavaipulya Sutra of the Tathagata's Inconceivable State
Mahayana Sutra of Consciousness Revealed (T0347)
Everywhere Radiance-Store Wordless Dharma Door
Sutra of Maha-Prajña-Paramita Pronounced by Mañjusri Bodhisattva
Sutra of the Buddha-Crown Superb Victory Dharani (T0970)

· Sanghata Sutra (T0424) in Various Languages

Download Software

Please download the following Windows software if your PC does not have them yet:

· Chinese Font MS Song (3 MB)

· Font Siddam

· VietKey (10MB)

· WinZip (6 MB)

· Vietnamese-English-French Online Dictionaries

Other Websites

BuddhaNet - Buddhist Channel - The Compassion Network

CBETA - BDK America- Buddhist Text Translation Society

BuddhaSasana - Fodian - Plum Village - Buddha Sutras Mantras

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