Sources and Translations

Sources and Translations used by Tydbyte Media draw from public domain sources for Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Kabbalah, Tibetan Buddhist, and Taoist texts. This ensures ethical clarity and accessibility for all.

We believe that reconnecting with spirit begins with honouring the words that have carried wisdom across centuries.

ISTA – Internet Sacred Text Archive

The ISTA – Internet Sacred Text Archive is the most comprehensive collection of books on religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric ever assembled and it is free to access. You can also buy the ISTA USB Flash Drive 9.0 for only $127.00…an incredible value with over 1700 books.

Buddhist Sources

• BDRC – Buddhist Digital Resource Center: Digitized Kangyur, Tengyur, and vast Tibetan collections. Accessible via BUDA.
• SuttaCentral: Public domain translations of: Pali Canon (Nikāyas, Vinaya, Abhidhamma) in many languages.
• Digital Sanskrit Buddhist Canon – DSBC: Sanskrit texts and translations, including Mahāyāna sutras.
• Internet Sacred Text Archive – sacred-texts.com: Public domain translations of Buddhist scriptures (Dhammapada, Lotus Sutra, Heart Sutra, etc.)

Christian Sources

• The World English Bible (WEB) is a modern, public-domain English translation of the Bible, designed to be faithful to the original texts while accessible to contemporary readers. It is unique because it is free of copyright restrictions, making it widely available for personal, church, and digital use.
• Derived from the American Standard Version (1901), updated for modern English usage.
• Old Testament: Based on Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia, with influences from the Septuagint and Dead Sea Scrolls.
• New Testament: Based on the Byzantine Majority Text (Robinson & Pierpont, 1991).
• Uses formal equivalence (word-for-word translation) rather than paraphrasing, aiming for accuracy and clarity.
• Offers editions with different divine name renderings: “Yahweh” or “LORD” depending on preference.

Hebrew Bible & Jewish Sources

• Jewish Publication Society (Tanakh 1917 English Translation) – Public domain
• BibleHub.com: – excellent source of Hebrew, Greek, and English Bibles including JPS Tanakh 1917.
• Other early English translations in the public domain may be referenced for comparative clarity.
• These texts provide grounding for prophetic and wisdom cycles.

Hindu Scriptures

• Hinduwebsite.com – is the real Hindu Website in the original sense, providing information on all the Santana Dharmas that originated in the Indian Subcontinent. We provide unique and original resources on the beliefs, philosophy and essential practices of the following religions: Sanatana Dharma, known as Hinduism or Hindu Dharma, Buddhism or Buddha Dharma, Jainism or Jain Dharma, Sikhism or Sikh Dharma, and Zoroastrianism, as articles, videos, essays, translations, commentaries, scriptures, discussions and books.
• Bhagavad Gita (public domain English translations, e.g., Edwin Arnold’s *Song Celestial*)
• Upanishads (public domain translations, e.g., Max Müller’s Sacred Books of the East series)
• These texts expand the library into universal lessons of spirit, unity, and growth.

Kabbalah Resources

• Sefaria.org: Hosts many public domain Kabbalah texts and translations (Torah, Talmud, Bahir, Zohar excerpts).
• Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Creation): One of the earliest Kabbalistic texts (circa 3rd–6th century CE). Multiple English translations are in the public domain.
• Sefer HaBahir (Book of Brightness): A 12th-century mystical text attributed to Rabbi Nehunia ben HaKana.
• Zohar (Book of Splendor): The central text of Kabbalah, attributed to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai (13th century). The original Aramaic text is public domain; some early English translations (pre-1928) are also public domain.
• Internet Sacred Text Archive – sacred-texts.com: Contains public domain translations of Jewish mystical and Kabbalistic works.

Taoist Resources

• Taoism – at the Sacred Text Archive.

Tibetan Buddhist Sources

• Lotsawa House: Over 6,000 Tibetan Buddhist texts translated into English and other languages. Includes prayers, sādhanas, philosophical works.
• 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha:– Ongoing project translating the Kangyur and Tengyur into English. All translations are free online.
• BDRC – Buddhist Digital Resource Center: Digitized Kangyur, Tengyur, and vast Tibetan collections. Accessible via BUDA.
• Library of Tibetan Classics – LoTC: Series edited by Thupten Jinpa. Many volumes are available with Tibetan originals and English translations.
• Pecha.org – Free library of Tibetan Buddhist texts (sutras, tantras, commentaries) in Tibetan, English, Chinese.
• Trikāya Translations: Free translations of Tibetan Buddhist texts, plus Tibetan language resources.

Ethical Commitment

• All sources are public domain or ethically licensed.
• Transparency in sourcing ensures that every artefact is clear, accessible, and respectful of tradition.
• Our goal is not only to publish but to **preserve and illuminate** these texts for future generations.

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