Bilingual Library

Bilingual Library

Tsadra Buddhist Texts

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9 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 10, 2013
  • October 22, 2025

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Access three major collections of Buddhist texts, including the encyclopedic Treasury of Knowledge. Explore DharmaCloud resources and Tibetan catalogs from the Tsadra Foundation.

Treasury of Knowledge collection
Five Treatises of Maitreya
Tibetan Texts collection
DharmaCloud Library access
Tsadra Tibetan Catalogs
Translation and Transmission Conferences
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What's New in Bilingual Library

4.0.1

October 22, 2025

This version only updates the frameworks and notifies of last release to app store before un-publishing

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Myriad Worlds: Book 1

The bilingual edition of Book 1 of The Treasury of Knowledge by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye.

User reviews

Fantastic way to learn about Buddhism

The text makes the classical summary of the branches of Tibetan Buddhism available in a very pleasant and accessible manner. The contents represent a series of books written by a leading nonsectarian practitioner. Each specific book is available for a fraction of the print cost.

Only reason that I did not give this 5 stars is that the publisher is slow to update it to new versions of iOS. I have refrained from updating my iPad to iOS 12 so as not to risk looking this app, as I did with earlier releases.
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Does it need to be iOS 6?

It's a pity it will not run on gen 1 iPad's, which only go up to iOS 5.1.1. Many people still are quite happy with their first generation iPad's and I would have thought an App like this would otherwise run on it just fine. Could you ask your developer to recompile the App with an adjusted minimum 'required version' of 5.1.1 so all those iPad users on the older iPad's can use this pretty please ;)
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An amazing doorway to a full picture of Tibetan Buddhist tradition

Wow. The content of this app is like none other. Kongtrul's focus and intension is wonderful and clearly represented by this compendium of his works. Thank you for putting together. The tech is a standard e-book reference style, used by many other e-books.

Incredible content, terrible tech

The ability to see the entire Treasury of Knowledge in translation and the original Tibetan all in one place is truly a marvel. Not to mention the excellent formatting along with various outlines to refer to. Kudos to all who worked to make this available.

Unfortunately the app is not very stable. It freezes and crashes constantly making it virtually unusable. The content is amazing, but if no one can access it, what good is the app?
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Great idea but my ipad 2 cant cope

I loved the idea, of being able to read the entire work on my iPad but sadly this isnt happening.

It takes forever to load and then it freezes and I simply am locked onto a page, I cant mive it or even get out of it and have to turn my iPad off and ob again.

I am very very frustrated and wish I had the books in my hand instead as I havent been able to read much at all...after buying the whole work ! Could someone do something about this ? i cant be the only one..and I would love to be given the books to read instead of this expensive waste of money.

Please can someone-help...
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FAQ

What Buddhist text collections are available in Bilingual Library?

Bilingual Library offers three key collections: The Treasury of Knowledge, The Five Treatises of Maitreya, and a collection of Tibetan Texts. These provide comprehensive access to Buddhist teachings as preserved in Tibet.

What are the Tsadra Foundation resources included in Bilingual Library?

The app provides access to The DharmaCloud Library, The Tsadra Tibetan Catalogs, and information on the Translation and Transmission Conferences. These resources complement the text collections.

What is the Treasury of Knowledge collection about?

The Treasury of Knowledge is an encyclopedic work by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodro Tayé covering the entire range of Buddhist teachings preserved in Tibet. It includes historical, philosophical, and practical aspects of Buddhist practice.

Is Bilingual Library available on Android devices?

Currently, Bilingual Library is only supported on iPad devices. Users can access its extensive Buddhist text collections and Tsadra Foundation resources on their Apple tablets.

How often is Bilingual Library updated?

The latest version of Bilingual Library is 4.0.1, last updated on October 22, 2025. This indicates a commitment to maintaining and potentially expanding the app's content and functionality.

What is the user rating for Bilingual Library?

Bilingual Library has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 3 user ratings. This suggests a generally positive reception from its current user base.

Does Bilingual Library have ads?

No, Bilingual Library does not contain advertisements. Users can engage with the Buddhist texts and resources without interruption from ads.

What is the age rating for Bilingual Library?

Bilingual Library has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for a wide range of users interested in educational and religious content.