https://conference.tsadra.org Buddhist Conferences Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:37:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.11 https://conference.tsadra.org/session/editing-for-practitioners-presenting-liturgies-commentaries-and-songs-of-realization/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 10:06:44 +0000 http://conference-wp.tsadra.org/?post_type=session&p=14938 This open discussion session focuses on themes and issues related to editing translations of liturgies for use in practical environments and will be as interactive as possible. Some of the questions discussed included: how do we develop appropriately sensitive language meant for recitation, to invoke the power of Buddhist practice? What is different when editing texts for practitioners? How shall we handle multilingual editions? What kinds of supplementary materials are needed? What kinds of musical genres can be implemented in liturgies and rituals?

]]> https://conference.tsadra.org/session/scholars-translators-practitioners-in-transmission/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 03:05:27 +0000 http://conference-wp.tsadra.org/?post_type=session&p=14963 The theme of translator as cultural broker emerges in this plenary session as panelists discuss how lineage is transmitted through both written translation and oral interpretation. Karl Brunnhölzl outlines the formal elements of a modern translation pointing toward the need for standardization of practical skills based on understanding the intended audience of a translation. Asserting the skills of practice and reflection as two essential tools for translators, Willa Miller brings forth the importance of how meaning is embodied and not merely a cognitive process. Richard Barron speaks about finding the right word to evoke meaning and context, and Larry Mermelstein brings to light the essential quality of fluency in both the source and target cultures in order to be an effective translator. Alexander Berzin rallies the translation community to utilize internet and multimedia resources to enhance study and practice.

]]> https://conference.tsadra.org/session/translating-sadhanas-and-rituals/ Sun, 11 Mar 2018 14:05:23 +0000 http://conference-wp.tsadra.org/?post_type=session&p=14952 Discussing the translation of the genre of sadhana and ritual materials, presenters consider particular challenges and rewards. Stephen Gethin talks about accuracy and precision as they relate to sadhana readership and considers the demand for chantability of the ritual texts in English. Anne Klein follows this by considering the somatic and cognitive experience of practice, melody as transmission, and the possible trade-offs in the process. Larry Mermelstein speaks about specific choices in translation that elicit somatic experience during the practice of sadhana and ritual.

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