April Tutorial with Christian Bernert and Shey Rigel

This behind-the-scenes tutorial explores the translation of one of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s more technically challenging works, An Adornment for the Ear to Delight Those of Sharp Intelligence, a collection of philosophical notes on Madhyamaka.

KVP in-house translators Shey Rigel and Christian Bernert led the session, discussing the four great arguments of Madhyamaka, its role in Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s writings, and the unique challenges of translating this collection. They shared insights into key translation choices, offering a glimpse into how dense philosophical ideas are rendered into English.