About
Lotsawa House is a virtual library of translations from Tibetan.
The site began in 2004 with just a handful of texts in English, and has since grown into a vast repository containing more than 5000 texts in nine languages—the writings of approximately 325 authors on almost 250 topics.
Our aim is to support the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism by providing an abundant, openly accessible repository of texts from a range of authors—an ever-expanding library that reflects the richness of the tradition and invites exploration and discovery. We seek to provide this literature in multiple languages, to collaborate with other translators and groups, and to promote an ethos of non-sectarianism.

“Congratulations on the beautiful website. May it flourish and the number of translations grow vast.”
MAJOR PROJECTS
Lotsawa House currently hosts four major projects:




In addition, Lotsawa House has contributed translations to a number of other projects, including 84000, Words of Jigme Phuntsok and Khyentse Vision Project.
ADVISORS
The vast majority of texts on the site were suggested for inclusion by Tibetan lamas and expert scholars, many of whom also kindly offered their help and advice in the translation process. This collaboration between translators and native experts is modelled upon the ancient partnerships of lotsāwas and paṇḍitas, which proved so effective when the Buddhist canon was first translated into Tibetan.
TEAM


TRANSLATORS
More than a hundred individual translators and translation groups have contributed to Lotsawa House.
We also rely upon the efforts, technical expertise and generosity of many other people, especially our donors.
SUSTAINABILITY
Lotsawa House is committed to digital, financial and environmental sustainability.
RESTRICTED TEXTS
Some texts on this website are labelled as restricted. Vajrayāna Buddhism places restrictions on the reading and practice of certain texts, which are intended only for those who have received the requisite empowerments, transmissions and instructions. If you are unsure as to whether you are entitled to read or practice a particular text please consult a qualified lineage-holder.
CONTACT
Contact us by email here
Or write to us at:
Lotsawa House
PO Box 304
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 9FS
ENGLAND
Lotsawa House is registered in the UK as a Community Interest Company (#14358325), a category of company which exists primarily to benefit a community or with a view to pursuing a social purpose, with all profits having to be used for this purpose.