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|bio=Richard Barron is a Canadian-born translator who specializes in the writings of Longchenpa. He has served as an interpreter for many lamas from all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, including his first teacher, Kalu Rinpoche. He completed a traditional three-year retreat at Kagyu Ling in France and later became a close disciple of the late Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. He was engaged in a long-term project to translate ''The Seven Treasuries'' of Longchenpa.
 
His other translations include ''Buddhahood Without Meditation'', ''The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul: A Gem of Many Colors'', and ''A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage'' by Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. ''The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul'' was his first translation in the Tsadra Foundation Series published by Snow Lion Publications.
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|bio=Completed three-year retreat, Kagyu Ling, France, 1976-1980; served as translator for Kalu Rinpoche, 1980-1982; resident Lama, Vancouver Dharma Center, 1982-1986; engaged by Chagdu Tulku Rinpoche in 1986 to translate the Seven Treasuries of Longchenpa. Tsadra Foundation Fellow since 2000. <br>[[Tsadra Foundation Activity Report 2010|Source]]<br>
 
Richard Barron is a Canadian-born translator who specializes in the writings of Longchenpa. He has served as an interpreter for many lamas from all from all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, including his first teacher, Kalu Rinpoche. He completed a traditional three year retreat at Kagyu Ling in France, and later became a close disciple of the late Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. He is currently engaged in a long-term project to translate [[The Seven Treasuries Series|the Seven Treasuries]] of Longchenpa.<br>
His other translations include Buddhahood Without Meditation, The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul and A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen lineage by Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul was his first translation in the Tsadra Foundation Series published by Snow Lion Publications.
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*The Three Spiritual Models, by [[Taranatha]]
*The Treasury of Precious Instructions, [http://dnz.tsadra.org/index.php/Gdams_ngag_mdzod_Shechen_Printing/Volume_1 Volumes 1 & 2 - The Nyingma Tradition], compiled by [[Jamgön Kongtrul]]
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== Other Information ==
*[[User:Chokyi Nyima|Chokyi's user page]]
'''Short List of Publications'''
*Jamgön Kongtrul (author): [[The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Nine and Ten: Journey and Goal]]. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications, 2011.
*Nyoshul Khenpo, Jamyang Dorjé (author): [[A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems]]: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage. Padma Publishing (2006) ISBN 1881847411
*Longchen Rabjam (author): [[The Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena]] (Chöying Dzöd)". Padma Publishing
*Longchen Rabjam (author): [[A Treasure Trove of Scriptural Transmission]]: A Commentary on the Precious Treasury of the Basic Space of Phenomena Padma Publishing (2001) ISBN 1881847306
*Longchen Rabjam (author): [[The Precious Treasury of the Way of Abiding]]. Padma Publishing (1998) ISBN 1881847098
*Longchen Rabjam (author): [[The Precious Treasury of Philosophical Systems]] (Drupta Dzöd): Padma Publishing (2008) ISBN 1881847446
*Longchen Rabjam (author): [[The Precious Treasury of Pith Instructions]] (Man-ngak Dzöd): Padma Publishing (2007). ISBN 188184742X
*Dudjom Lingpa (author): [[Buddhahood Without Meditation: A Visionary Account Known as Refining Apparent Phenomena]] (Nang-jang). Padma Publishing (1997) ISBN 1881847071
*Jamgön Kongtrul (author): [[The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul]]: Snow Lion (2003) ISBN 1-55939-184-7
*Chagdud Tulku (author): [[Gates to Buddhist Practice]]. Junction City, CA: Padma Publishing, 1993.
*Kalu Rinpoche (author): [[Illuminating the Path of Freedom]]: The Teachings of the Very Venerable Kalu Rinpoche. Philippine Karma Kagyu Buddhist Society, 1990. ISBN: 971-91173-0-3
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PersonType Category:Authors of English Works
Category:Translators
Category:Tsadra Fellows and Grantees
Category:Western Buddhist Teachers
FirstName / namefirst Richard
LastName / namelast Barron
MainNamePhon Richard Barron (Chokyi Nyima)
SortName Barron, Richard
namealt Chokyi Nyima
bio Richard Barron is a Canadian-born translator who specializes in the writings of Longchenpa. He has served as an interpreter for many lamas from all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, including his first teacher, Kalu Rinpoche. He completed a traditional three-year retreat at Kagyu Ling in France and later became a close disciple of the late Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. He was engaged in a long-term project to translate The Seven Treasuries of Longchenpa.

His other translations include Buddhahood Without Meditation, The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul: A Gem of Many Colors, and A Marvelous Garland of Rare Gems: Biographies of Masters of Awareness in the Dzogchen Lineage by Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. The Autobiography of Jamgön Kongtrul was his first translation in the Tsadra Foundation Series published by Snow Lion Publications.

YearBirth 1950
BornIn Canada
languageprimary English
languagetranslation Tibetan
languagetarget English
affiliation Chagdud Gonpa's Padma Translation Committee
affiliationsecondary Tsadra Foundation
religiousaffiliation Nyingma; Tibetan Buddhism; Kagyu Ling, France; Chagdud Gonpa's Padma Translation Comittee
StudentOf Kalu Rinpoche  ·  Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
IsInGyatsa No
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