84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha (formerly known as Buddhist Literary Heritage Project, BLHP) is a nonprofit organization registered in the United States, under the fiscal umbrella of Khyentse Foundation (KF).
This interim arrangement is in line with the collective request of the translators at the Translating the Words of the Buddha Conference. With KF acting as an “incubator” for 84000, we are able to start developing the most fundamental aspects of the project––translations––right away, without being overwhelmed by the massive tasks involved in the initial setup of an organization.
Meanwhile, 84000 is engaging in the necessary research and preparatory work to set itself up as a fully independent organization within 5 years.
At present, 84000 is managed by a committed team of people holding interim positions, until a stable and effective organizational structure is established.
Honorary Patrons:
The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
The Princess of Bhutan, Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck
Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan
Endorsed by:
H.H. the Dalai Lama
H.H. the Karmapa
H.H. the Sakya Trizin
H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
H.H. the late Mindrolling Trichen
H.H. the Gaden Tripa, Rizong Sras
H.E. Garchen Rinpoche
H.E. Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
H.E. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche
H.E. the late Tenga Rinpoche
H.E. Thrangu Rinpoche
the late Khenpo Appey Rinpoche
Ashin Kheminda
Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
Geshe Dorji Damdul
Geshe Lhakdor
Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Tsetan
Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche
Khenchen Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche
Khenpo Ngawang Jorden
Lama Doboom Tulku Rinpoche
Mingyur Rinpoche
Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku
Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche
Sogyal Rinpoche
Matthieu Ricard
the late Dr. Gene Smith
Dr. Peter Skilling
(and many others …)
Working Committee:
Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche (84000 Chair)
Huang Jing Rui (84000 Executive Director)
Dr. Andreas Doctor, Rangjung Yeshe Institute
Rev. Dr. Chodrung Kunga, Vassar College/Tsechen Kunchab Ling
Jeff Wallman, Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center
Dr. John Canti, Padmakara Translation Group
Dr. Steven Goodman, California Institute of Integral Studies
Dr. Tom Tillemans, University of Lausanne
Cangioli Che, Khyentse Foundation
Ivy Ang, Visionlinc
Grants Subcommittee:
Rev. Dr. Chodrung Kunga (84000 Grants Chair)
Dr. Andreas Doctor
Dr. John Canti
Dr. Tom Tillemans
Cangioli Che
Administrative Support:
Lieow Shao Wei (84000 Grants Administrator)
Editorial Subcommittee:
Dr. John Canti (84000 Editorial Chair)
Dr. Tom Tillemans (84000 Editor in Chief)
Dr. Andreas Doctor
Gavin Kilty, Institute of Tibetan Classics
Larry Mermelstein, Nalanda Translation Committee
Board of Reviewers:
Indo-Himalayan teachers/scholars:
Changling Rinpoche
Drubgyud Tenzin Rinpoche
Geshe Dorji Damdul
Geshe Lhakdor
H.E. Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku
Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche
Western academics:
Dr. Christian K. Wedemeyer, University of Chicago Divinity School
Dr. David Gray, Santa Clara University
Gavin Kilty, Institute of Tibetan Classics
Dr. Karen Lang, University of Virginia
Dr. Pascale Hugon, University of Lausanne
Dr. Paul Harrison, Stanford University
Prof. Giacomella Orofino, University of Naples “L’Orientale”
Technology Subcommittee:
Jeff Wallman (84000 Technology Chair)
Adam Pearcey, Rigpa Shedra/Lotsawa House
Chris Tomlinson, Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center
Dr. John Lowe, University of California-Berkeley
Technological Support:
| Network Administration | Dave Zwieback, Matt Wilkins |
| Website and Domain Support | Koh Seng Kiat (Webmaster), Kam Feng Song |
| Reading Room | Asa Hardcastle (Developer), Kelsang Lhamo (Iconographer) |
Tools and Resources Subcommittee:
Dr. Steven Goodman (84000 Tools Chair)
Adam Pearcey, Rigpa Shedra/Lotsawa House
Dr. Jake Dalton, University of California-Berkeley
Michael Sheehy, Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center
Michele Martin, Tibetan Buddhist Resource Center
Operations Subcommittee:
Huang Jing Rui
Cangioli Che
Ivy Ang
Legal Counsel:
Alexander Halpern, LLC of Boulder, Colorado, USA
Finance:
| Treasurer and Bookkeeping | Marco Noailles, Shelley Swindell, YuChien Ting |
| Accounting Assistant | Lizzy Tam (Hong Kong), Jain Feng, Rejer Chang (Taiwan) Cai Ya Ru, Wu Lin (Singapore) |
Branding and Communications:
| Brand / Identity | Milton Glaser, Nicholas Pattison, John Solomon, Sarah KC Wilkinson, Jordan Valdez |
| Web Design | Jennifer Kilian (Hot Studio), Blake Olmstead (Hot Studio), Vika Kovalchuk (Hot Studio), Alex Wright |
| Online Marketing | Alex Wright, Isaiah Seret, John Solomon |
| Writers | Ched Lee, Kiki |
Team Members:
| Australia | Dr. Diana Cousens (Sunyata) |
| Bhutan | Dellay Phuntsho, Sangay Tenzin, Tashi Tobgay |
| Europe | Arne Schelling, Simone Lau |
| North America | Dr. Tom Trabin, James Hopkins, Kiat-Sing Teo, Laura Lopez, Ling Chu, Sarah KC Wilkinson |
| Hong Kong | Choi Chi-Wing, Christine Ng, Rosalina Ho, Vincci Chan |
| India | Nisheeta Jagtiani |
| Indonesia | Emi Theng, Winnie Alamsjah |
| Nepal | Andrea Bringmann |
| Singapore | David Tan |
| Taiwan | Jain Feng |
Administrative Support:
| Administration | Ushnisha Ng (84000 Executive Assistant), Karen Choo |
| Database | Amy McKinley, Annie Wong, Jeanette Ng |
