Parallel reading
Read Pali original and multiple translations by paragraph. Choose which languages to display.
Pali Tipitaka · Multi-translation · Proofreading
Read, compare, search, and proofread the Pali Tipitaka—comfortably on any device.
Under the guidance of Venerable Kumārābhivaṃsa Sayadaw, this project is dedicated to carrying ancient wisdom through modern technology. By bridging the gap between Pali scriptures and contemporary multilingual needs, we leverage AI-assisted translation and the cross-platform application OpenTipitaka to build a trustworthy platform for multilingual translation and parallel reading. Our mission is to make the profound wisdom of the Theravāda Tipiṭaka, Aṭṭhakathā, and Ṭīkā accessible to every practitioner and scholar at their fingertips. OpenTipitaka is developed by Venerable Sunanda and operated by Dhamma Sarana LLC. It is a multilingual Pali Tipiṭaka reading and proofreading application, offering a full cross-platform experience on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux. OpenTipitaka supports paragraph-by-paragraph parallel reading of Pali and translations, with professional built-in dictionaries and full-text search, and deeply integrates bookmark management, split-screen comparison, multi-tab switching, auto-scroll, and text-to-speech (TTS) for translations. We invite readers everywhere to join in proofreading and help refine this treasury of wisdom on the path to liberation.
Translation languages currently supported include Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and French. More languages will be added over time.
Cross-platform
Offline-first data
14 UI languages
Reader
Tipitaka · Contents · Dictionary
Dīgha Nikāya
Majjhima Nikāya
Pali (Roman / Devanagari / Thai …)
Translation (Chinese / English …)
Built with Flutter
macOS · Windows · Linux · iOS · Android
Data
SQLite databases, import & updates
What you can do
A reading workspace designed for deep study: fast navigation, parallel translations, and smooth proofreading.
Full-text search
Search Pali or translations across the current book or all books, with phrase search support.
Proofreading & editing
Double-click to edit translation paragraphs. Log in to submit proofreading contributions.
Fast navigation
Tipitaka tree + in-book contents. Jump by paragraph or multiple page numbering systems.
Dictionary workflow
Tap a Pali word to look up definitions. Manage dictionary order, enable/disable, and user entries.
Split-screen & tabs
Open multiple books in tabs and show them side-by-side on wide screens. Your layout is remembered.
Auto-scroll & read-aloud
Auto-scroll for long reading sessions and optional translation read-aloud with media controls.
Pali scripts
Display Pali in multiple scripts (Roman, Devanagari, Thai, Myanmar, Tibetan, and more).
App screenshots
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Parallel reading: Pali with multiple translations by paragraph. -
Tipitaka tree, book contents, and dictionary. -
Full-text search across Pali and translations. -
Tabs and split view for comparing texts on wide screens.
Tipiṭaka Translation (online)
The main way to read this project’s content in a web browser, alongside the OpenTipitaka app.
Maintained by Ven. Ariyavaṃsa (Pa-Auk).
Download & data
Quick start
- Install from the App Store (iPhone, iPad, Mac) or Google Play (Android). For Windows and Linux, download the installer from the Pa-Auk Tipitaka folder (link in the next card).
- On first launch, choose the app interface language.
- While online, download translation databases from inside the app.
Android & Linux installers · translation database downloads
EPUB, PDF, and TXT document downloads
Android APK, Windows, and Linux installers are published on the Pa-Auk society file site (link below). If you cannot install from an app store, use that link to download and install.
Android APK · Windows · Linux installer downloads
If in-app database download fails, use the link below to manually download a translation data package, then import it into the app.
Platforms
- iPhone · iPad · Mac App Store
- Android Google Play · Tipitaka folder
- Windows Microsoft Store (coming) · Tipitaka folder
- Linux Tipitaka folder
Store availability may vary by region. Windows and Linux installers are distributed via the Pa-Auk Tipitaka folder.
Main contributors
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Ven. Sunanda
AI translation; design of the OpenTipitaka reading app
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Ven. Ariyavaṃsa
Website design and maintenance for Pa-Auk Meditation Society
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Upāsaka Liu Yujun
Project support
FAQ
Are translations fully proofread?
Not yet. Many translations are AI-generated and still improving. The app invites everyone to help proofread and refine terminology consistency over time.
Can I contribute corrections?
Yes. Register and log in, then double-click a paragraph translation to edit and submit it for review.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Content is stored in local SQLite databases. You can import databases and update them when online.
What if database download fails in the app?
Use the SqlLite Database link in the Download section to download a package, then import it into the app. On Android without Google Play, use the Tipitaka folder link for the APK.