The **Institute of Tibetan Classics/Institut des Classiques Tibétains** (registered business number **872228754RR0001**) is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to preserving and promoting classical Tibetan intellectual, spiritual, and artistic heritage. Founded by scholar Thupten Jinpa, it focuses on translating key Tibetan texts into contemporary languages to make them accessible globally[1][4][5].

## Mission  
The organization aims to safeguard Tibet’s literary traditions and integrate classical Tibetan thought into global discourse. Its dual objectives include:  
- **Preservation**: Protecting Tibet’s literary and philosophical works.  
- **Dissemination**: Providing accessible translations and critical editions for scholars and practitioners worldwide[2][5].

## Core Projects  
### Library of Tibetan Classics  
A 32-volume series of definitive Tibetan texts translated into English, covering philosophy, ethics, meditation, and cultural history. Edited by Thupten Jinpa, the project involves international scholars and spans two decades[1][2][5].  

### Indian Buddhist Classics Series  
Compiles classical Buddhist writings on phenomenology, logic, and metaphysics to highlight India’s influence on Tibetan scholarship[1].  

### Critical Editions  
Produces authoritative Tibetan-language editions of classical works, including grammar guides like *Modern Tibetan Grammar: A Key Opening the Gateway of Speech*[1].

## Collaborations  
The institute partners with organizations such as the Tsadra Foundation, which funds translations of texts like Tsongkhapa’s *Elucidation of the Thought* and Sakya Pandita’s epistemological works[5].  

## Governance  
As a Canadian registered charity, it operates under the category of **Advancement of Education**, focusing on support for non-institutional educational initiatives related to Tibetan studies[3].