43 posts
Purpose & Meaning
12 October 2026
Dr. Catherine Dalton has interpreted for Tibetan Buddhist teachers and translated Buddhist texts for over two decades, and has contributed to 84000 since its inception. Here she reflects on approaching…
Inside the Canon
28 September 2026
Buddhist lineages preserved a shared body of teachings in different languages as the tradition spread, then developed their canons independently. A look at how the Pali, Chinese, and Tibetan collections…
Community & Ethics
2 July 2026
Dr. Annie Heckman discusses the craft of translating Buddhist monastic law, the challenges of honoring Tibetan syntax in English, AI's role in translation work, and her current book project on…
Stories That Inspire
21 May 2026
Khyentse Foundation recently published a special feature celebrating 25 years of supporting major Buddhist translation initiatives—and 84000 is among them. Read Executive Director Huang Jing Rui's reflection on how 84000…
Wisdom & Understanding
12 May 2026
Professor Jens Braarvig reveals how the Bodhisattva Piṭaka systematizes the bodhisattva path by integrating compassionate action with philosophical understanding of emptiness.
Inside the Canon
10 May 2026
Discover how Buddhist canonical literature evolved from oral transmission to diverse scriptural traditions across Asia, and why comparing these collections reveals shared practices fostering global Buddhist unity.
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.
Inside the Canon
1 May 2026
The collection of interconnected texts known as the Kangyur and Tengyur forms the root of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Many of these foundational texts have never before been made available…
Inside the Canon
30 April 2026
A three-part conversation exploring the Tibetan Buddhist Canon: how Buddhist scriptures came to Tibet, what the Kangyur contains and its significance, and the ways it has been used throughout history…
Why This Work Matters
29 April 2026
Eighty percent translated, half published—Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche reflects on what this milestone means, why these texts are far more than instruction manuals, and what no algorithm can replace.
Inside the Canon
10 February 2026
An introduction to the Kangyur and Tengyur, the foundational collections of Buddhist teachings and commentaries in the Tibetan tradition."
Inside the Canon
14 October 2025
An overview of the Perfection of Wisdom sūtras on emptiness and the bodhisattva path, from extensive texts to the beloved Heart Sūtra.
