From English to Tibetan and Back Again

Although a few of the monks understand a bit of English, most of the monastics need everything I say to be translated into Tibetan.  This translation is taken care of by the excellent staff of the Library of Tibetan Works & Archives.  They make it look so easy, and with their background in science, the translators ensure that the monks are getting an accurate translation of what I say.  And the translation of the monks' questions in Tibetan back to me in English is equally important.  Not only are my spoken words translated into Tibetan, my slides are also converted to Tibetan text so the monks can read my words.