Buddhist Text Translation Society (BTTS)
Preserving and sharing the Buddha's teachings across the world's cultures and languages.
Faithfully preserving the treasury trove of Dharma for the modern reader.
Established by Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in 1970, the Society translates and publishes the canonical Buddhist scriptures and master commentaries to inspire and guide practitioners worldwide.
Translating the Canon
A global community dedicated to spiritual practice and thorough scholarship.
The Buddhist Text Translation Society of DRBA is dedicated to translating, publishing, and disseminating the Buddha's teachings into all of the world's cultures and languages. The Society aims to produce authoritative translations, including formats in a variety of media, which will faithfully preserve the teachings while making them accessible to the modern reader, so that people of all nations will have the opportunity to be inspired and guided in pure conduct, peaceful living, and a vigorous practice toward enlightenment.
A global community of translators undertakes this work in a spirit of reverence for the teachings, respect for thorough scholarship, and immersion in spiritual practice.
Digital E-Books Archive
Browse our collection of free digital e-books in various formats and languages. More e-books are available for download on our official website.