2nd Translators Conference

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01- 02 Feburary 2024 | Katmandu, Nepal

The 2nd Translator's Conference of Yishin Norbu Memorial Dharma Translation House

Guest Speakers

Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche

Lama Ngodup Dorje

Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu

Tulku Gyatso

Khenchen Tsulnam Rinpoche

Wangtod Tulku Thupten Norbu

Ju Tenkyong

Team of Directors and Translators

Schedule

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Song of Victory - The Wonderful Sound of The Celestial Drum

Composed by H.H. Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche

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Song of Victory - English Text

Song of Victory The Wonderful Sound of the Celestial Drum

By His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok Rinpoche

The embodiment of the wisdom of all the buddhas, who are the protectors of all sentient beings, Venerable Mañjughoṣa, who appears as a young boy, May you abide forever in my heart on the stamens of an eight-petaled lotus, Bless me, such that my words will benefit all sentient beings.

The Great Perfection, profound and luminous, Just upon hearing its verses allows one to break the roots of saṃsāra, And through the six-month practice of its essence to achieve liberation, May you all engrave this in your hearts.

Those who with great fortune encounter such supreme teaching Must have been accumulating merit in previous lives through numerous eons And possess the same conditions for achieving enlightenment as Buddha Samantabhadra, Dharma friends, may you all be joyful.

For the sake of all sentient beings submerged in the fearful ocean of saṃsāra, In order to help them attain the eternal happiness of buddhahood, You should shoulder the responsibility of benefiting others, And discard the poisonous food of attachment to yourselves.

This blocks the gate to the lower realms, Allows you to attain the happiness of higher realms, And eventually leads you to ultimate liberation from saṃsāra, You should practice this essential teaching without being distracted at all.

For all kinds of grand events in saṃsāra, Do not have any thought of desire. Do observe the pure precepts, the magnificent adornment in the world, To which human and gods make supreme offerings.

Since all the temporary and ultimate happiness Result from observing the pure precepts, And breaking precepts leads one to take rebirth in lower realms, You must make the right choices and not fall into confusion.

Always comply with your friends in word and deed Be a person of integrity filled with kindheartedness. In order to benefit yourselves in the long term, The pith instruction is to benefit others at the present moment.

These are the pure standards for being a good person, And the skillful means of all buddhas of the past, present and future, Also the essence of the four dharmas of attraction, Each of you, my disciples, should never forget!

I dedicate this virtue to all sentient beings, May they transcend the abyss of saṃsāra. May all my heart disciples be joyful And take rebirth in the Western Pure Land of ultimate bliss.

In the seventeenth cycle of the Tibetan calendar and the year of the fire rat [1996], the teacher and the disciples had overcome all the external, internal, and secret hindrances. On this auspicious day, Ngawang Lodrö Tsungme celebrated the victory, and sang extemporaneously among the almost five thousand monastic persons. Sādhu!

Song of Victory - Chinese Text

Summary

The second Translators’ Conference of Yishin Norbu Memorial Dharma Translation completely successful and spiritually fulfilled, it took place in Kathmandu, Nepal, on February 1 and 2, 2024.

On the first day, Kyabje Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche graced the event, accompanied by the students of H.H Jigme Phuntsok, translators, patrons, and other esteemed guests. The event commenced with a message from Khenchen Namrdol Tsering, followed by Lama Chagkhung Tsewang. Subsequently, Khenchen Tsulnam, Wangtod Tulku Thubten Norbu, Lama Ngodup Dorje, Scholar Ju Tenkyong, Thentrul Lodre Thaye, Tulku Gyatso, and Khenpo Karma Lhabu addressed various topics. These included the life story of H.H Jigme Phuntshok, his enlightened activities worldwide, his teachings, the progress of select translation projects, and the lasting legacy left by Khenchen Jigme Phuntshok globally.

Kyabje Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche then shared words of wisdom with the audience. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Khentrul Lodro Thaye, Paloma Laundy, and Shamelle Gonzales for their dedicated work in translating the second book of Khenchen Jigme Phuntshok. The first day of the event concluded with a mesmerizing performance of “Lingdro Dechen Rolmo,” ‘Blissful Melody,’ presented by the students of the International Jonang Yogi Wisdom Science School.

On the second day, the translators of the Memorial Dharma Translation House shared their insights, experiences, and the challenges they encountered throughout the translation project. They discussed the direction in which the project is headed, providing valuable perspectives on its future. The event culminated with esteemed guests offering their knowledge and advice to the translators, creating a platform for the exchange of wisdom and fostering a collaborative spirit among all participants.

The last day Khenchen Namrdol Tsering invited Special Guests and translators for offering lunch at Hotel radisson , lazimpat In the evening inaugurated Tsewang Foundation and perform Tibetan and Nepali dance.

Future plans: 1. The time and venue for the 3rd Conference of the Yishin Norbu Memorial Dharma Translation House have not been determined yet. 2. Other than the already translated Dzogchen section, other translations will undergo detailed editing by the translators themselves after receiving teachings from a qualified teacher. 3. Subsequently, an editor with proficient knowledge in the Buddha Dharma, especially in Dzogchen teachings, will collaborate with the translators, allowing them ample time to conduct thorough editing. 4. Finally, a qualified student of H.H Jigme Phuntsok, possessing in-depth knowledge of his teachings, will be invited to undertake a comprehensive review of the translations alongside a scholar proficient in the English language. The translations will be considered complete only if they determine that there are no deficiencies or excesses in the meanings of the texts.