15 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…
Why This Work Matters
6 May 2026
H.H. the 42nd Sakya Trizin shares his gratitude for 84000's mission, and why making the Buddha's original words available in English is essential for practitioners everywhere.
Human Relationships
5 May 2026
This collection explores how Buddhist sūtras portray women —from the Buddha's family to goddesses and nuns— celebrating their spiritual achievements while reflecting ancient society's complex views on gender and awakening.
Purpose & Meaning
10 January 2026
Learn about the Buddha's instructions on right mindfulness and meditation practices that lead to clarity, concentration, and freedom from suffering.
Donor Stories & Recognition
12 May 2025
Donor Huilien Chen describes her path to Buddhism, her practice of offering everything to the Three Jewels, and why supporting translation felt like contributing to something timeless.
Wisdom & Understanding
29 September 2024
After ten years of translation work, Dr. David Fiordalis explores The Secrets of the Realized Ones, offering guidance on the sūtra's narrative, key wisdom passages, and how to read it…
Donor Stories & Recognition
11 September 2024
Longtime donor Donna Mitchell-Moniak explains how 84000's translated sūtras enrich her meditation teaching and why making the Buddha's authentic words freely accessible is essential.
Buddhist Culture & Symbols
28 December 2021
Designer Li Yijing shares her experience creating an illustrated edition of The Hundred Deeds featuring artwork from 120 children worldwide, and the unexpected teachings she discovered in the process.
Stories That Inspire
29 November 2021
Two years ago, Sun Fang (Brian Sun) approached us with an offer to develop an 84000 app from scratch, and we were incredibly humbled by the magnanimity of Brian’s offer.…
Stories That Inspire
5 June 2020
Discover how 84000 began, why we're racing to translate over 230,000 pages of the Tibetan Buddhist canon, and how you can help preserve these teachings before they're lost.
Stories That Inspire
23 May 2020
When Hasta Colman began studying Chinese, she didn't expect it to transform how she understood Buddhist translation. A decade later —and a PhD later— she reflects on how 84000's work…
Donor Stories & Recognition
27 October 2016
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche reflects on Buddhism's historical impact, the urgency of its teachings for today's world, and how simply sharing news about 84000's work helps make the Buddha's wisdom accessible…
