toki pona free kit + free translations
A focused landing page for free toki pona materials. Start with the Reader's Kit, continue with Chinese Wisdom, and read the Heart Sutra translation in toki pona.
All items here are free to download and read. No signup.
Why this free collection?
Small language, clear reading
toki pona reduces noise. These kits are built for short sessions and repeatable reading practice.
Free entry points
Each book on this page is free: downloadable PDFs and companion pages for reading and study.
Built for practice
Use them as a path: start, read, review, and return. You'll grow vocabulary and comprehension by reading, not memorizing.
Free books
Three free entries to start reading toki pona with real texts and parallel layouts.
The Toki Pona Reader's Kit
A free starter kit built from texts in the Stoic Wisdom in toki pona series. It includes a complete toki pona translation of The Golden Verses of Pythagoras in both Latin script and sitelen-pona-ready layout, plus a consistent reading format designed for repeatable practice. Use it as the quickest entry point before moving into the full series.
Includes: The Golden Verses of Pythagoras (full text), Latin toki pona + sitelen-ready duplicate, series-style layout.
Chinese Wisdom in toki pona
A free entry kit that previews the Chinese Wisdom in toki pona series and its reading format. Built on the same approach used for the series texts (for example The Art of War and Dao De Jing), and includes a full toki pona translation of Mozi: Universal Love with a parallel, practice-friendly layout. Ideal as the second step after the Reader's Kit.
Includes: Mozi — Universal Love (full text), series preview format, parallel reading layout.
Heart Sutra in toki pona
A free bonus translation released alongside the Chinese Wisdom in toki pona series. The edition is structured for study: original Chinese text, an English reference, toki pona translation, and a sitelen-pona-ready version, all designed for slow, repeatable reading. A compact text that works well as a daily practice piece.
Includes: Chinese original + English reference + toki pona + sitelen-ready duplicate.
FAQ
Quick answers about language, access, and usage.
What is this site?
A simple landing page that collects free toki pona reader kits and a free translation, with direct downloads and companion pages.
Are these materials really free?
Yes. All items listed here are free to download and read. Licensing notes are listed on each book page.
Do I need to know toki pona already?
No. The Reader's Kit is designed as a beginner-friendly entry, and the layouts are meant to support first-time readers.
Can I use these for self-study?
Yes. The kits are structured for short sessions. Read a little, revisit the same text, and track repeated words and patterns.
Why is the text duplicated?
Many pages include a duplicate layout (Latin toki pona and a sitelen-ready version) to make recognition easier while you learn.
Where can I report issues?
Open an issue on GitHub with a link and a short description of the problem.