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SUMMARY:Sulking and Bliss: The Kural on the Ways of the Heart
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance available in English. \n“Poet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma shares his journey with translating this seminal work. He explores Part Three of the Kural\, on love and the ways of the heart. \n“Although this part has often been overlooked\, as Thomas hopes to show\, its verses on how we come to understand each other in relationship are as profound as the Kural’s verses on ethics or power. \n“Feel inspired\, renewed and reminded of truths that can help us to navigate times of great change.” \nPlease register in advance. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/sulking-and-bliss-the-kural-on-the-ways-of-the-heart/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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SUMMARY:Muthamizh Vizha - San Francisco Bay Area
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be speaking at the Muthamizh Vizha being hosted by the San Francisco Bay Area Tamil Manram. Details and video below!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/muthamizh-vizha-san-francisco-bay-area/
LOCATION:HUSD Performing Art Center\, 2390 Panama Street\, Hayward\, CA\, 94545
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20240506T231458Z
CREATED:20240506T231408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T231458Z
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SUMMARY:Anam Cara
DESCRIPTION:I’m presenting my original show\, “Riches of the Ear: A Celebration of Words and Wonder\,” on Vashon Island this summer. \nHere is a description of the show: \nWhat kind of magic happens if we listen to our hearts? And how do we learn to listen in the first place? In this original performance\, the writer\, translator\, and teacher Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma combines poetry\, magic\, story\, and song to explore the art of listening\, drawing on the classical Tamil masterpiece on ethics\, power\, and love\, the Kural\, and on other beloved poems and poets in Tamil\, Spanish\, and English. \nKeep in touch for further details! \n \n 
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/anam-cara/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Performance,Q & A
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T202425Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SEVEN
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-seven-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240602T173000
DTSTAMP:20240528T023955Z
CREATED:20240528T023955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T023955Z
UID:3421-1717327800-1717349400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Thirukkural Symposium Washington DC
DESCRIPTION:I’m thrilled to be participating in the upcoming Thirukkural Symposium\, organized by Washington Tamil Sangam and Noolnayam (Thirukkural book study group). \n 
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/thirukkural-symposium-washington-dc/
LOCATION:Walter Johnson High school\, 6400 Rock Spring Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240601T180000
DTSTAMP:20240528T033648Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T033648Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Day
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking at the Virginia Valluvan Tamil Academy‘s 14th Annual Day Celebration. The school teaches Tamil to more than 650 students in Virginia and I am delighted to be able to celebrate their achievements. \nI also look forward to speaking with students and families more informally.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/14th-annual-day/
LOCATION:Oakton High School\, 2900 Sutton Rd\, Vienna\, VA\, 22181\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T121500
DTSTAMP:20240527T024755Z
CREATED:20240321T202333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T024755Z
UID:3195-1716980400-1716984900@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SIX
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-six-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T202253Z
CREATED:20240321T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202253Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION FIVE
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-five-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240518T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T202208Z
CREATED:20240321T202208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202208Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION FOUR
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-four-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T202113Z
CREATED:20240321T202113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202113Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION THREE
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-three-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240504T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T202024Z
CREATED:20240321T202024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T202024Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION TWO
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-two-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T201918Z
CREATED:20240321T201824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T201918Z
UID:3190-1714226400-1714230900@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION ONE
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-one-2/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T151500
DTSTAMP:20240321T201610Z
CREATED:20240321T201610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T201610Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain FREE INTRO CLASS
DESCRIPTION:I’m very excited to announce my upcoming online course on the Kural\, Taller Than A Mountain. \nIt starts April 27\, with a free intro class on April 13. \nLearn more about the course.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-free-intro-class/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20240405T031956Z
CREATED:20231214T005628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T031956Z
UID:3086-1712275200-1712534399@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:5th International Thirukkural Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to be speaking at the 5th International Thirukkural Conference in Chicago. \nHere’s a sneak preview in English of what I’ll be talking about: \n \nAnd here’s one in Tamil!
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/5th-international-thirukkural-conference/
LOCATION:Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240327T193000
DTSTAMP:20240214T232241Z
CREATED:20231214T010259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T232241Z
UID:3088-1711564200-1711567800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Integrity that Sings: The Kural on Goodness of Character
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance available in English. \n“Translator and poet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma shares his journey with translating this seminal work and explores the astonishing relevance of the Kural today by delving into its conception of integrity\, harmony\, and the naturalness of goodness. He hopes you’ll come away feeling inspired\, renewed\, and reminded of truths that can help us to navigate times of great change with wisdom and grace.” \nPlease register in advance. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/integrity-that-sings-the-kural-on-goodness-of-character/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20231115T005446Z
CREATED:20231115T005446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T005446Z
UID:3070-1700157600-1700168400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:FIU Alumni Dinner and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a lecture entitled “Ecology and Integrity: The Kural and the Nature of Goodness” for the annual alumni dinner of the Department of Religious Studies at Florida International University.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/fiu-alumni-dinner-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Graham Center 243\, 10955 SW 15th Terrace\, Miami\, FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231004T193000
DTSTAMP:20230913T035355Z
CREATED:20230913T035134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T035355Z
UID:3048-1696444200-1696447800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Flowing With the World: The Kural on Earth and Ethics
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be offering a free talk and Q&A about the Kural through the King County Library System in Washington State. \nHere is the event description: \n“In South India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to practicing goodness and good sense in daily life. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching and the poetry of Rumi\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance available in English. \n“Translator and poet Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma shares his journey with translating this seminal work and explores the astonishing relevance of the Kural today by delving into what it has to say about ecology and ethics. He hopes you’ll come away feeling inspired\, renewed and reminded of truths that can help us to navigate times of great change with wisdom and grace.” \nPlease register in advance. You will be emailed a link no later than one hour before the program start time. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/flowing-with-the-world-the-kural-on-earth-and-ethics/
LOCATION:King Country Library System Online Event\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:KCLS,Q & A,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230930T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230930T110000
DTSTAMP:20230904T194251Z
CREATED:20230829T021507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T194251Z
UID:3033-1696066200-1696071600@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Keynote—Conversations Across Worlds: Translation And The Lyric Imagination
DESCRIPTION:I’m honored to offer the keynote address for the Singapore Translation Symposium 2023. \nHere is a complete description: \nThomas Hitoshi Pruiksma speaks about translation as a form of apprenticeship to master poets\, sharing how translating from Tamil and from Spanish has shaped his journey as a writer and poet and showing how what he calls the lyric imagination can transcend the boundaries between words.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/keynote-conversations-across-worlds-translation-and-the-lyric-imagination/
LOCATION:The Arts House\, Living Room\, 1 Old Parliament Ln\, Singapore\, 179429\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230928T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230928T210000
DTSTAMP:20230829T020837Z
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SUMMARY:Wisdom That Sings: The poetry and translations of Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma (Reading Session)
DESCRIPTION:As part of being the Singapore Book Council‘s first translator in residence\, I’m delighted to offer an evening reading. \nHere is a complete description: \nJoin poet\, translator\, teacher\, and performer Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma for a reading of his own poetry and translations from Tamil and from Spanish. Interspersing his reading with stories and reflections\, he’ll guide listeners into an experience of lyric philosophy: clarity expressed in the music of words and silence. The reading will be followed by an open discussion and book signing. \n(This reading session is part of a series of programmes under the SBC Translator Residency conducted by Thomas Hitorshi Pruiksma.)
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/wisdom-that-sings-the-poetry-and-translations-of-thomas-hitoshi-pruiksma-reading-session/
LOCATION:SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\, Blk E\, #03-32\, Singapore\, 439053
CATEGORIES:Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230924T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230924T170000
DTSTAMP:20230829T020922Z
CREATED:20230829T015938Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Listening: Four Ways to Journey Across Worlds Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:As part of being the Singapore Book Council‘s first translator in residence\, I’m delighted to offer a translation masterclass. \nHere is a complete description: \nWhat makes a translation come alive? How can words cross between worlds? In this interactive masterclass\, the author\, poet\, translator\, and teacher Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma will guide participants through four key aspects of literary translation: clarity\, tone\, structure\, and completeness. Bring one or two pages of something you’re currently translating or would like to translate and a willingness to stretch your imagination! Through group discussion\, mini lectures\, and hands-on experimentation\, you will deepen your knowledge of both the artistic and practical dimensions of literary translation and come away inspired by new perspectives and possibilities. \n(This masterclass is part of a series of programmes under the SBC Translator Residency conducted by Thomas Hitorshi Pruiksma.) \nLunch and tea will be provided. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the masterclass\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify which aspects of any particular work they most wish to convey\, understanding how clarity about those aspects can help guide the larger process of translation.\nDeal adroitly with the question of tone in English with an understanding of the often overlooked historical and structural factors involved.\nOrient their work toward larger structures such as phrases\, clauses\, sentences\, and paragraphs to give their translation greater consistency and flow.\nDetermine for any particular work those factors which lead to a complete and fully integrated translation able to shine on its own.\nNavigate both the professional demands of publishing and the artistic and cultural contexts to which their translation will pertain.\n\nProgramme Itinerary \n\nIntroductions\nThe first aspect: CLARITY\nThe second aspect: TONE\nThe business of translation\nThe third aspect: STRUCTURE\nThe fourth aspect: COMPLETENESS\nGuided translation exercise*\nClosing Review\n\n* Do prepare one or two pages of something you’re currently translating or would like to translate to the masterclass. The masterclass will focus on translations into English\, and there are no restrictions on the source language.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/the-art-of-listening-four-ways-to-journey-across-worlds-masterclass/
LOCATION:SBC Training Room\, Goodman Arts Centre\, Blk E\, #03-32\, Singapore\, 439053
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230923T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20230923T180000
DTSTAMP:20230829T021015Z
CREATED:20230829T015110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T021015Z
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Translation & Transcreation
DESCRIPTION:As part of being the Singapore Book Council‘s first translator in residence\, I’ll be joining Zulfadli Rashid for what should be a very rich afternoon of sharing and discussion. \nHere is a complete description: \nJoin us for a translation-filled afternoon as we hear from two creators working in two different genres: Big\, a playwright known for his transcreations of plays such as Haresh Sharma’s Hope and Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange and Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma\, translator of Tamil and Spanish\, whose notable translations include The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural and Give\, Eat\, and Live: Poems of Avvaiyar. Find out how through their translations and transcreations\, they allow their choice work to be more accessible to the current-day audience. \nTranscreation \nIn this segment\, Zulfadli Rashid will share more about his ‘transcreation’ journey which began in 2015 with Haresh Sharma’s Hope\, which he adapted into Malay\, entitled Harap. Since then\, he has translated and/or adapted (this process later on called ‘transcreation’) Anthony Burgess’ A Clockwork Orange into Orang\, as well as Tze Chien’s Poop into Berak. Both plays went through the process of transcreation into the Malay universe\, and not necessarily for the Malay-speaking audience\, but rather for a more contemporary theatre audience\, regardless of their background. \nBig will shed light on his creative process with Mari Kita Main Wayang by Felix Cheong\, where he approached transcreation with added complexity\, particularly focusing on language intricacies and modernising the thematic elements from the original script\, yet ensuring that the form\, the traditional structure and cultural nuances that defined a Perenakan play still remained intact. \nMari Kita Main Wayang will be staged at the Esplanade – Theatres by the Bay from November 17 – 19. \nTranslation \nIn this segment\, Thomas will take us “behind the scenes” of his translations from Tamil and from Spanish and share how each one of them ultimately demanded its own poetics and approach. He’ll explore the challenges involved in rendering in English the compact verse form of the The Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural\, in conveying the imagery and phrasing of Avvaiyar’s poems in Give\, Eat\, and Live\, and in being true to the rhythms and to the silence that make Juan Rulfo’s Pedro Páramo the masterpiece in Spanish that it is. \nHe’ll also explore the questions of serendipity and synergy that have been key to his journeys between and across worlds. \nThis programme is presented in collaboration with Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay (Singapore). \nSimple refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/an-afternoon-of-translation-transcreation/
LOCATION:Esplanade Studio 219\, Esplanade Mall\, #02-19\, 8 Raffles Ave\, Singapore\, 039802\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Interview,Q & A,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20230829T014456Z
CREATED:20230829T014148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T014456Z
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SUMMARY:SBC Translator in Residence
DESCRIPTION:I’m delighted to be the Singapore Book Council‘s first Translator in Residence. \nYou can read about all the different events on the Singapore Book Council website.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/sbc-translator-in-residence/
LOCATION:Singapore Book Council\, 90 Goodman Road\, Goodman Arts Centre\, Blk E #03-32\, Singapore\, 439053\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop,Q & A,Reading,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230724
DTSTAMP:20230711T011128Z
CREATED:20230603T213040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T011128Z
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SUMMARY:Eleventh World Tamil Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be participating in the 11th World Tamil Conference in Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia\, on July 21-23\, 2023\, where I’ll be speaking about my English translation of the Kural: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural. \nHere is a video greeting in Tamil. Turn on captions for an English translation.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/11th-world-tamil-congress/
LOCATION:Universiti Malaya\, 50603\, Kuala Lumpur\, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur\, Malaysia
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230629T143000
DTSTAMP:20230411T001222Z
CREATED:20230411T001222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T001222Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SEVEN
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” This May and June\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-seven/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T143000
DTSTAMP:20230411T001202Z
CREATED:20230411T001202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T001202Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION SIX
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” This May and June\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-six/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230615T143000
DTSTAMP:20230411T001140Z
CREATED:20230411T001140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T001140Z
UID:2586-1686834000-1686839400@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION FIVE
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” This May and June\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-five/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230608T143000
DTSTAMP:20230411T001118Z
CREATED:20230411T001118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T001118Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION FOUR
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” This May and June\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-four/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230604T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230604T210000
DTSTAMP:20230603T213321Z
CREATED:20230201T001520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T213321Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Tamil Literary Garden Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:I’m deeply honored to be speaking at the annual awards ceremony for the Tamil Literary Garden in Toronto.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/toronto-tamil-literary-garden-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Tamil Literary Garden\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230601T143000
DTSTAMP:20230411T001056Z
CREATED:20230411T001056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T001056Z
UID:2584-1685624400-1685629800@thomaspruiksma.com
SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION THREE
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” This May and June\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-three/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230525T143000
DTSTAMP:20230411T000931Z
CREATED:20230411T000931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T000931Z
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SUMMARY:Taller Than a Mountain SESSION TWO
DESCRIPTION:How do you live and act ethically in a complex and changing world? And how do you relate with integrity and love to the workings of wealth and power? \nIn Tamil-speaking south India\, the Kural is revered as a guide to goodness and good sense in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Its great practicality\, openness\, and ecological wisdom make it strikingly relevant to our time. Yet this masterpiece of world literature\, on par with the Tao Te Ching\, has long lacked translations that make its guidance\, vision\, and playfulness available in English. In 2022\, Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma published a translation that has been acclaimed as “without doubt the best ever into English.” Starting this May\, he is offering a course on the Kural for people concerned about the social and ecological discord in the world and in search for ways to infuse their lives and actions with greater strength\, integrity\, and love. \nIt’s being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person\, place\, and situation. Learn more and sign up here: https://thomaspruiksma.com/mountain.
URL:https://thomaspruiksma.com/event/taller-than-a-mountain-session-two/
LOCATION:thomaspruiksma.com
CATEGORIES:Class/Workshop
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