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The Merits of Monthly Giving with Film Producer Nanette Nelms
Film producer Nanette Nelms became a student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in 2004, nearly a decade before he summoned her to produce Vara: A Blessing in 2013.
Dr. Fumi Yao on Translating the Vinaya
We sat down recently with Dr. Fumi Yao, the translator of The Chapter on Medicines, to learn more about how she came to specialize in the Mūlasarvāstivāda Vinaya.
Film Director Queena Li Speaks with 84000
Film director Queena Li—creator of our tenth anniversary #SaveWisdomNow video—shares with 84000 how her interest in exploring the mind has inspired her creativity.
Ivy Ang on Her “Heart Project”
As we marked the anniversary of the Bir Conference 2009 that gave birth to our growing initiative, we sat down with Ivy Ang, who—appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to facilitate those historic six days—has since been with us every step of the way.
Readers from the Himalayas Share their Favorite 84000 Features
Building on our aspiration to revitalize interest in the foundations of the Buddhadharma, we took to the road (virtually, of course) to ask some of our friends from across the Himalayas which are their favorite 84000 Reading Room features, and why.
The Suffering of Change in Today’s World
Last month, Deborah Dorjee—an instructor at Siddhartha’s Intent—kindly hosted a session during our twenty-four hour virtual sūtra recitation.
Humbled by an Offering
84000 Founding Chair Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche received a letter from a 94-year old Bhutanese that touches us deeply.
Stories from You: Hasta Colman
The best gifts we could receive on our birthday are stories of how our work has helped you! We're touched by Hasta Colman’s inspiring reflection on her own language-learning journey.
Language, Philology, and the Motif of the Courtesan
Professor Jens Braarvig talks to us about his translation of The Miraculous Play of Mañjuśrī.
Artist DALeast on Sūtra Illustration
DALeast describes street artistry, its connection to the Dharma, and the experience of illustrating Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s book on The Teaching of Vimalakīrti.
Support by Spreading the Word
Rinpoche thanks supporters and urges everyone to spread the word: "Please talk about it. Please share our existence. Please share the information."
Meet A Donor | A Euro A Day
84000 is proud to have 3,118 donors as of September 2015. Click the link below to read more about one donor's story.
