13 posts
Stories That Inspire
13 July 2026
84000 copyeditor Ven. Konchog Norbu takes us behind the scenes of the editorial work that brings a sūtra to publication—the readings, revisions, and recitations that shaped our recently published English…
Donor Stories & Recognition
9 June 2026
Frank Lee, a retired engineer and street photographer from Singapore, shares how sponsoring the translation of The Questions of Bhadrapāla the Merchant became an act of quiet devotion —honoring his…
5-Minute Insights
31 May 2026
The Basket's Display is the sūtra that introduced Avalokiteśvara and the six-syllable mantra to the world. Dr. Bob Miller offers an introduction to this rarely studied but widely influential text.
Stories That Inspire
9 December 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, we share some of our major accomplishments and widespread activities of the past year, thanks to the collective dedication of our community of supporters,…
Inside the Canon
1 January 2023
The concluding section of the Tantra Collection consisting of 19 texts used for dedication prayers and expressions of auspiciousness.
Donor Stories & Recognition
28 March 2021
Ivy Ang reflects on facilitating the historic 2009 Bir Conference that launched 84000, the organization's growth over the past decade, and why the Buddha's 2,000-year-old teachings remain as relevant today…
Buddhist Culture & Symbols
27 January 2021
A bilingual sūtra recitation of “Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels,” translated into English by 84000, and into Chinese by The Kumarajiva Project.
Stories That Inspire
16 November 2020
It feels somewhat bittersweet to share the news that after eleven years helping to incubate, develop, and advise 84000, Cangioli Che is stepping down from the Executive Committee. Since 2009,…
Stories That Inspire
19 April 2020
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing away of one of our most expert and productive translators Dr. Gyurme Dorje. John Canti, 84000 editorial co-director,…
Why This Work Matters
1 March 2020
From palm-leaf manuscripts to smartphones, the Buddha's disciples have always embraced new technology to preserve and share the teachings. On 84000's tenth anniversary, our Founding Chair reflects on why we…
Stories That Inspire
16 December 2018
It was a set of audio teachings on The Heart Sūtra that changed Wang Lang's life. A founding sponsor, sūtra sponsor, and team member in China, she reflects on why…
Donor Stories & Recognition
21 September 2017
When Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche first shared his vision of translating the entire Buddhist canon into English, Ding Nai-Chu thought it was impossible. Here she reflects on two visits to Bir…
