Ka-ter Translation Project
The Training for Translators from Tibetan
Training 2012
10 years
Ka-Ter Translation Project
Weekend seminar
on Drajyor
Tibetan Language
and correct pronunciation of practice texts
July 14th –
15th 2012
Chögyal
Namkhai Norbu, our precious Master, has pointed out many times, that it is
extremely important to pronounce Tibetan words correctly in order to make
them meaningful. In particular the practice texts are said to be
efficacious only if pronounced correctly, both in Tibetan and Sanskrit.
Although
Chögyal Namkhai Norbu devised the Drajyor phonetic transcription system
for students who do not know Tibetan in order to be able to easily pronounce
the Tibetan practice texts of the Dzogchen Community, not many students
are able to pronounce Tibetan correctly.
For
that reason the Ka-Ter Translation Project of the Shang Shung Institute
Austria offers this specific course that has three main parts:
1.
A general introduction to the Tibetan language, its nature,
structure and general grammatical features.
2.
Explanation of the structure and phonology of the Tibetan alphabet.
3.
Explanation of the Drajyor system, following the texts of the
main practices of the Dzogchen Community also including the correct
pronunciation of the Sanskrit mantras.
Dr.
Place: Shang
Shung Institute Merigar, Italy.
How
to participate: In order to be able to participate in this course one
has to be a member of the Shang Shung Institute and the Dzogchen Community
in 2012.
Costs: Course
fee: € 50.-, Food and accommodation are not included in the course
fee. All participants are requested to individually book their stay in
the area of Merigar, and are advised to do so early.
10 years
Ka-Ter Translation Project
Tibetan Language
Course and Training for Translators from Tibetan
July 16th
- August 15th 2012
Tibetan
is a sacred language. It is a perfect recipient to contain and convey all
of the Bon and Buddhist teachings. It is used by the practitioners of all
related paths to explain the Doctrine and the Practice, to establish
communication with subtle beings, to evoke the content of their
visualizations, to proclaim the attainment of the fruit of practice and so
on. The sheer beauty of the Dharma is mirrored by the clarity and imaginative
creativity of the Tibetan language. For these and many other reasons the
study of Tibetan language represents a crucial step towards a closer
relation with the teachings and particularly with their practice. As many
people put it, it is a marvelous experience to be able to directly understand
the words you are reciting during the practices; it cuts through the distance
between the mind, the sound of the words and their actual meaning. Even
more than that it is certainly very fulfilling to be able to follow Dharma teachings
while reading the text on which they are based.
To
give the possibility to the practitioners of the Dzogchen Community and
others to begin and further the study of Tibetan language, the Ka-Ter
project of the Shang Shung Institute has been organizing trainings for
Translators from Tibetan. Starting from 2010 we have divided the course
into three levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced.
From
July 16th until August, 15th 2012 the Shang Shung Institute offers already
the tenth training at Merigar, Italy. Dr.
The
course will be held in a sequence of three days of work and one day of
relaxation. For example Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday could be working days
for courses on all three levels while Thursday would be free. Friday,
Saturday and Sunday could be working days for courses on all three levels
with Monday being free, etc.
1.
Beginner’s course
This
course is open to everybody who is interested in learning Tibetan, no
specific requirements are necessary for participation. It is designed to
teach the basics of the language starting from the alphabet and
pronunciation up to and including all the basic grammatical features. It
takes place in the morning from 9-10am and will be supported by the audio/video
materials on pronunciation, calligraphy and grammar produced for the
Tibetan Language Project of the Shang Shung Institute. During the whole day
the teacher will be available for support.
Course
fee: € 115.00, for people who also participate in the course on Drajyor: €
95.00. Food and accommodation are not included in the course fee. All
participants are requested to individually book their stay in the area of
Merigar, and are advised to do so early.
2.
The intermediate Course
This
course is open to all those who have participated to a beginner’s course,
directly or online, or have otherwise acquired the basics of reading/writing
and grammar. The main work during this course will be focused on the
translation of a selection of texts of different styles. Participants will
work three hours in the morning and two in the afternoon session, individually
or in small groups, and from 12am – 1pm and 4.30-5.30pm they will discuss
and explain their translation with the instructor and the participants in
the advanced course.
Course
fee: € 70.00, for people who also participate in the course on Drajyor:
€ 50.00. Food and accommodation are not included in the course fee. All
participants are requested to individually book their stay in the area of
Merigar, and are advised to do so early.
3.
The Advanced Course
The
participants of the advanced course will read a few lines each in turn and
translate them without having prepared them in advance. The translation and
all the issues related will be discussed with the other participants
and the teacher. The resulting translations should then be published.
Course
fee: € 35.00, for people who also participate in the course on Drajyor:
€ 10.00. Food and accommodation are not included in the course fee. All
participants are requested to individually book their stay in the area of
Merigar, and are advised to do so early.
Dr.
After
studying for more than twenty-five years the languages and cultures of
China, India and Tibet in both academic and traditional ways Fabian teaches
Tibetan Language and Culture at the Universita` Ca` Foscari in Venice.
He has also been teaching language and translation courses for the
International Shang Shung Institute for many years.
Place
Like
in the last years the courses or trainings of the Ka-Ter Tibetan Language
Project will take place at the Shang Shung Institute Merigar, Italy.
How
to participate
All
courses or trainings with its three levels takes place in a relaxed and
friendly atmosphere so, in our opinion, this is a wonderful opportunity for
all those who wish to learn or further their understanding of the Tibetan
language.
In
order to be able to participate in this training one has to be a member of
the Shang Shung Institute in 2012. The membership-fee and the course-fee
have to be sent to the Shang Shung Institute Austria latest until the
end of June 2012.
Everybody
needs to register first. Without registration and a valid membership we
cannot accept students wishing to participate.
Please
send your data to office@ssi-austria.at
First
Name:
Family
Name:
Address:
City
& ZIP:
Country:
Date
of birth:
E-Mail:
Have you already participated in a Tibetan language training of the SSI: YES or NO