How to choose your language on Blissful
You would rather read about calm in the language you think in.
Blissful comes in English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil, Thai and Vietnamese. Use the language switcher in the header to move between them. The Chinese pages are written in Simplified Chinese.
You can switch at any time, and each page keeps you on the same topic where a version exists.
Where is the language switcher?
On a laptop, it sits in the header, usually near the top right. It lists the six languages by their own names, and the current one is marked.
On a phone, open the menu first, then look for the language list. Tap the one you want and the page reloads in that language.
Why does the site feel different in each language?
Each language is written fresh for its readers rather than translated word for word. The examples change too. An English page may mention the LRT and kopi. A Malay page uses everyday Malaysian Malay, and a Chinese page uses wording and references Malaysian Chinese readers know.
So you may see different examples for the same topic. The facts and the advice stay the same.
Which Chinese edition do you use?
The Chinese pages are in Simplified Chinese (the edition taught in Malaysian Chinese schools). There is no Traditional Chinese edition at present.
If you read Traditional Chinese, you can use your browser’s translate feature as a stopgap, though automatic conversion can change words in ways we did not intend. Let us know you would like a Traditional edition. Our guide on reporting a confusing translation shows how to give us a clear example.
Try this: check your language in one minute
- Open the site on the language you usually use.
- Find the switcher and tap another language.
- Read the first paragraph out loud, or silently, in each language.
- Choose the one that sounds like you.
- Bookmark that page, so you land there next time.
If you read in two languages, you might choose one for guides and another for tools.
What if the language I want is missing?
Some guides are not yet available in every language. The switcher takes you to the nearest page, such as the topic page, when a direct match does not exist.
If a page is missing, tell us which one. A specific request helps us decide where to write next.
What about the app?
A translated website and a translated app are two separate things. The site’s language does not decide the app’s language. Our guide to the difference between a translated website and a translated app explains why.
Can I help someone else choose?
Yes, and that is a kind thing to do. Sit beside them, show where the switcher is and let them tap it. Helping a relative use resources in their preferred language has tips on staying beside, not in front.
A note on comfort
Reading in the language you think in can make a practice easier to follow. If a practice brings up distress, dizziness or painful memories, it is fine to stop. A doctor or counsellor can help, and our support page lists where to start.
If you would like to hear a short guided meditation afterwards, Sadhguru’s free seven-minute session in the Miracle of Mind app is optional. Check which languages it offers in its store listing.
You can find more in our accessibility and digital confidence guides.
Common questions
Which languages does Blissful offer?
English, Malay, Chinese, Tamil, Thai and Vietnamese. Each version is written for readers of that language, not translated line by line, so the examples and wording feel natural. Some guides may be available in one language before another.
Which Chinese edition does the site use?
The Chinese pages are written in Simplified Chinese, the edition most Malaysian Chinese readers learn at school. There is no separate Traditional Chinese edition at present. If you would prefer one, tell us, so we know it is wanted.
Will my language choice be remembered?
The language you choose is part of the page address. If you bookmark a Malay page, you open the Malay page next time. Opening the site from a link in another language starts you in that language.
Can I read one language and then another for the same guide?
Yes. The switcher takes you to the same topic in the other language when it exists. It is handy for checking a word, or for reading with a relative who prefers a different language.
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