Tibetan national anthem
Tibet’s national anthem is a clear expression of Tibet's unique and compassionate philosophy. It also indicates the Tibetan peoples’ devotion to the Buddha’s teaching and profound view they uphold. We’ve also included the for Tibetan script for anyone interested.
Sishi pende dögu jungwi ter,
The source of temporal and spiritual wealth of joy and boundless benefits,
Tubten sampel norbu önang bar.
The Wish-fulfilling Jewel of the Buddha's Teaching, blazes forth radiant light.
Tendro nordzin gyache kyongwi gön,
The all-protecting Patron of the Doctrine and of all sentient beings,
Trinlê kyi rölsto gyê;
By his actions stretches forth his influence like an ocean;
Dorje khamsu tenpê,
By his eternal Vajra-nature,
Chokün chamtse kyong.
His compassion and loving care extend to beings everywhere.
Namkö gawa gyaden u pang gungla beg
May the celestially appointed Government of Gawa Gyaden achieve the heights of glory
Puntso deshi nga-thang gyê.
And increase its fourfold influence and prosperity.
Pöjong chöl sumgyi khyönla deoden sarpè khyap,
May a golden age of joy and happiness spread once more through these regions of Tibet,
Chösi kyi pelon tar.
And may its temporal and spiritual splendour shine again.
Tubten chochu gyepê dzamling yanpi kyegu shidi pela jor.
May the Buddha's Teaching spread in all the ten directions and lead all beings in the universe to glorious peace.
Pöjong tendrö getzen nyi-ö kyi,
May the spiritual Sun of the Tibetan faith and people,
Trashic-nang humdu tromi zi,
Emitting countless rays of auspicious light,
Nacho münpi yule gye-gyur chi.
Victoriously dispel the strife of darkness.
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