Inside the Canon
What Remains When Everything Is Empty
7 August 2026
### **Dr. Gareth Sparham on a Lifetime with the Perfection of Wisdom** Twelve volumes, close to ten thousand pages, and at the heart of it a question that keeps opening.…
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Wisdom & Understanding
Repeating the Words of the Buddha: Phakchok Rinpoche Teaches on the Perfection of Wisdom
20 July 2026
In an ongoing monthly series, Phakchok Rinpoche teaches on _The Transcendent State of Wisdom in Eight Thousand Lines_, drawing on 84000's translation of this foundational Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra.
Wisdom & Understanding
What Is a Bodhisattva? The Mahāyāna Ideal of Compassion and Wisdom
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
From Oral Tradition to Global Preservation: Buddhist Canons Explained
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.
Wisdom & Understanding
Outwitting Distractions: A Four-Part Series on the Distracted Mind
5 May 2026
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche offers practical and surprising teachings on working with the distracted mind, drawing on the full depth of the Buddhist tradition.
Wisdom & Understanding
Cultivating a Bodhisattva Mind: Buddhist Teachings on Death, Dying, and Liberation
3 May 2026
Maintaining a bodhisattva mind during dying: recognizing the mind's luminous, empty nature and transforming death into an opportunity for liberation through wisdom and compassion.
Inside the Canon
The Kangyur: Holy Relic, Time Capsule, or Goldmine?
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…
5-Minute Insights
Feel the Pain, Let Go of the Suffering
30 April 2026
Jet Li on a core Buddhist teaching: bodily pain is inevitable, but suffering comes from our mental reactions —frustration, self-pity, and resistance. Acknowledge the hurt, but let go of the…
Stories That Inspire
Street Art Meets Sacred Text: Artist DALeast on Illustrating the Vimalakīrti Sūtra
30 April 2026
DALeast describes street artistry, its connection to the Dharma, and the experience of illustrating Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s book on The Teaching of Vimalakīrti.
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.
5-Minute Insights
You Are Already Buddha: A Teaching on Recognizing Our Innate Awakened Nature
27 April 2026
Enlightenment isn't something to achieve in the future; it's recognizing what's already present. This teaching reveals how simply observing your mind unveils the innate wisdom and Buddha-nature you've always possessed.
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.