Thupten Jinpa Langri
Special guest
Thupten Jinpa is a former Tibetan monk who holds a BA in philosophy and a PhD in Religious Studies, both from Cambridge University. Since 1985, he has been the principal English translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and has translated and edited numerous books by the Dalai Lama, including the New York Times Bestsellers Ethics for the New Millennium and The Art of Happiness.
Naropa University and the Wisdom Traditions Department had the honor to host author, compassion researcher, Chair of the Mind and Life Institute, and principal English translator to the Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinpa, as our Spring 2022 Lenz Distinguished Lecturer.
Thupten Jinpa Langri has been a guest on 1 episode.
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90. Thupten Jinpa Langri: Translating The Dalai Lama
September 12th, 2022 | 56 mins 34 secs
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The 14th Dalai Lama's wisdom is accessible largely to the English-speaking world because of today’s honorary guest. In this episode, we hear Thupten Jinpa speak fondly of his monk-hood as a compassionate Tibetan child, the divine alignment that cast him as the English translator to the Dalai Lama, and his Holistic appreciation for the contemplative educational values exemplified by schools like Naropa. Please join us as we welcome our inspiring friend into our hearts and minds.