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From
1975 to 1987, the Translation Committee's initial
work included daily chants, the Karma Kagyu ngondro,
and the Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara sadhanas.
The equally important work of providing examples
of realization from our lineage, such as the vajra
songs and life stories of great teachers, resulted
in The Rain of Wisdom and The Life of
Marpa the Translator. As the Vidyadhara's own
life and teachings evolved, we worked with him in
translating the unique and special terma of Shambhala
that the Vidyadhara received as well as the Shambhala
liturgies he composed.
With
the Vidyadhara's death in 1987, the Committee's
work continued under the  guidance
of Lama Ugyen (photo to right). The major works
then translated included the VajrakilayaSadhana
and extensive retreat materials, the practice texts
and commentaries for the retreatants at Gampo Abbey
(guru yogas, mahamudra instructions, commentaries
on Vajrayogini and Chakrasamvara, the six dharmas
of Naropa, and the sadhanas of Avalokiteshvara and
Mahakala), the abhisheka texts used by the Vajra
Regent and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, as well as many
practice manuals. We have also been integrally involved
in translating, editing, and publishing the texts
and instructions for the mahamudra and ati practices
that Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso has been teaching to
our community.
 The
passing of Lama Ugyen in 1994 left a void in our
hearts and, while still missing him, we continue
to move forward with our work. Since that time we
have been fortunate to have the help and guidance
of a number of very learned teachers. The Venerable
Thrangu Rinpoche and the Venerable Tenga Rinpoche
(photo to left) have continued to guide us in the
translation of Kagyu texts. Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal
and Lama Chonam have taught us and aided our translation
work on the Longchen Nyingthik, Konchok Chidu, and
Rangjung Pema Nyingthik cycles, In recent years,
we have also benefited from the advice of Dzongsar
Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche and Tulku Thondup Rinpoche.
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