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22 posts

Human Relationships
Beyond Gender: Portrayals of Women in Sūtras
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.
Difficulty & Resilience
Outwitting the Algorithm: Buddhism, AI, and Mental Health
30 April 2026
Buddhist mindfulness as a tool for outwitting digital algorithms and navigating social media —ancient wisdom for modern mental health, identity, and the ethical questions AI cannot answer.
Difficulty & Resilience
The Suffering of Change in Today’s World
25 April 2026
Therapist and Siddhartha's Intent instructor Deborah Dorjee shares how Buddhist teachings foster resilience and emotional well-being during challenging times. ‍
5-Minute Insights
Outwit Your Digital Habits Before They Define You
15 February 2026
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche reminds us that mindfulness doesn’t always mean switching off —it can begin with small, clever shifts.
Purpose & Meaning
Setting Intentions: The Buddha's Instructions on Right Mindfulness
10 January 2026
Learn about the Buddha's instructions on right mindfulness and meditation practices that lead to clarity, concentration, and freedom from suffering.
Why This Work Matters
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche: Fifteen Years of Making the Buddha's 84,000 Teachings Accessible
3 October 2025
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, our founding chair, shares his words of appreciation for 84000’s fifteenth year.
Stories That Inspire
Catherine Dalton: A Translator's Journey from Nepal to the Tibetan Buddhist Canon
26 July 2025
Dr. Catherine Dalton's journey from teaching English in a remote Nepali village to becoming a Buddhist translator and interpreter.
Purpose & Meaning
Why Merit Matters: The Buddha's Teachings on Generosity and Pure Intention
22 January 2025
Through the Buddha's past lives as a prince and a gambler, this sūtra reveals how merit —generated through generosity and pure intention— transforms lives and leads to awakening.
Donor Stories & Recognition
GEM Stories | Dr. Josh Capitanio
10 October 2024
Dr. Josh Capitanio, Buddhist scholar at Stanford University and longtime monthly donor, shares his journey from monastery stays to translation work, and why he believes 84000's mission to translate the…
Purpose & Meaning
The Power of Aspiration: Teachings on The White Lotus of Compassion and the Bodhisattva Path
7 March 2023
The White Lotus of Compassion reveals the Buddha's past-life intentions, showing why true aspiration means choosing to awaken in realms of suffering rather than perfection.
Wisdom & Understanding
We Are Buddhas-in-the-Making: Teachings on The Good Eon Sūtra
5 March 2022
The Good Eon Sutra prophesies one thousand buddhas and reveals how Mahayana teachings invite us to see ourselves as buddhas-in-the-making through compassion, skillful means, and meditative wisdom.
Purpose & Meaning
The Academic Study of Buddhism: Scholarship, Practice, and How to Begin
30 August 2021
Dr. Kate Hartmann discusses how academic study and practice complement each other through "slow reading" of Buddhist texts and accessible online education.