A professional translator and a conservator present together a unique introduction to preservation work in remote monasteries, including:
• discussion of challenges in the translation of scientific, technical information on the importance of preservation of original, historic, blessed treasures for future generations
• how different styles of translation have an impact on the outcome

Shaftel is Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation,
Fellow of American Institute for Conservation, member of Canadian
Association of Professional Conservators, ICOM and ICOMOS.
Since 1970, Ann has worked in conservation of Buddhist art with monasteries, dharma centers, museums, universities and communities. Her work is referenced by international scholars, and advised and blessed by Buddhist teachers.

Pedma Khadro is a trilingual translator fluent in Tibetan, Chinese, and English. She majored in English translation and has experience as an English teacher, interpreter, and teaching assistant. Passionate about language and cross-cultural communication, she is dedicated to the delivery of accurate and nuanced translations.

She translates on-site as well as on-line for Treasure Caretaker Training conservation projects for remote monasteries on the Tibetan Plateau. Pema is currently studying at RYI.

Ann Shaftel & Pedma Khadro - "Polyglot….not! 55 years of working with translators for Preservation of Buddhist monastery treasures"

Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) has conducted study programs in Nepal for more than 25 years. Since 2002 RYI has partnered with Kathmandu University offering academic credit for those study programs. In 2009 RYI launched its online learning program. Our aim is to utilise our expertise and experience to enable students from around the world to study Buddhism and Himalayan Languages with us.

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