Any interest to petition Wisdom Pub. to release the translations under Creative Commons?

[Iahawkins]

It could work or that’s just my wishful thinking.

[Khemarato.bhikkhu]

Some of the translations are already.

[Gillian]

I sometimes wonder how exactly Wisdom has made those decisions.

[sujato]

I did extensive negotiations with them, the outcome of which is that I did my own translations. Good luck!

[Iahawkins]

I do remember hearing that you went as far as to offer payment for the translations. Lol if they won’t accept money then a petition is just wishful thinking.

[Gabriel_L]

Selling Dhamma is very profitable and no upfront payment will be more attractive than the promise of continuous fulfilling of sensual desires from such future profits .

Dhamma and Commerce

On the topic, I would like to call attention to the fact that Wisdom Publication’s 2016 financial statements are already public and available. See below my updated highlights from these latest financial statements. WISDOM PUBLICATIONS INC (EIN 04-2979113)042979113_201612_990.pdf (1016.3 KB) In 2016, Wisdom Publications made $2.405 million in gross book sales, at a gross profit of $991 k - a meaningful 41% gross margin. On top of that they received donations of $126.4 k, royalties of $427 k an…