Sutra of Golden Light, 21 Chapter



French (final version, May 2006)

for the July 2007 version of this translation click here

Sutra of Golden Light, 29 Chapter

Sutra of Golden Light, 31 Chapter



Sutra of Golden Light, 29 Chapter Translation Project

While the translation of the 31-chapter edition of the Sutra of Golden Light is already underway, the translation of the 29-chapter edition of the Sutra of Golden Light from Tibetan into English has yet to begin. Students are welcome to make a financial donation in order to support this FPMT translation project requested by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. We also humbly request students’ prayers and dedications for the project’s quick and successful completion

Small Size Text for Wearing on Body

In 2006 the Root Institute Shakyamuni Community Health Care Centre, India was working on a project in a nearby village, and asked Rinpoche for advice regarding the safety of the people/workers going to that village.

The advice came back from Rinpoche:

“It is important that whoever goes keeps Golden Light Sutra and Diamond Cutter Sutra actually on their body for protection” (meaning to print very small, wrap in a cloth and wear as a protection on the body).

Again in 2010, a student asked Rinpoche for advice regarding safety as she was alone and in some dangerous situations. Again Rinpoche’s advice was to wear the Vajra Cutter Sutra and the Sutra of Golden Light.

Another use of this precious text is for those who travel to use this small size version on one’s portable altar



The small size Vajra Cutter Sutra is available in Tibetan here.

The small size Sutra of Golden Light is available here: