Geshe Thupten Jinpa on the art of translation (Part 2)

“When I am conducting live translations of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s speeches, I always try making the audience feel that they are hearing directly from His Holiness” - says Geshe Thupten Jinpa in this episode with Tenzin Chodon on Waking Up Closer To Tibet. Geshe Thupten Jinpa has been the principal English translator for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama since 1985. He is a celebrated Tibetan Buddhist scholar, leader and author who has translated and edited numerous books by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. He has also done live translations of His Holiness’s speeches/addresses. He is the founder and president of The Compassion Institute. Tune in now to listen as Tenzin is in conversation with Geshe Thupten Jinpa.