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TIBETAN BUDDHIST CANON

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Introduction

A brief introduction to the Tibetan Buddhist canon

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KANGYUR

The Kangyur Sections

The divisions and the scriptures they contain making up the Kangyur, the words of the Buddha

Discipline

The monastic rules and their background, with a wealth of historical, biographical, and cultural material

Discourses

The Buddha's discourses: ranging from detailed presentations of doctrine to brief summaries

Tantra

Vajrayāna scriptures intended for experienced practitioners, often cryptic and hard to understand without commentary

Dhāraṇī

Works about dhāraṇī formulas recited for spiritual progress, protection, healing, or power over adversity

Degé Kangyur Catalog

TENGYUR

The Tengyur Sections

The divisions and the texts they contain making up the Tengyur, the works of the great Indian masters

Eulogy

Tantra Treatises

Sūtra Commentary and Philosophy

Abhidharma

Discipline Treatises

The Buddha's Previous Lives

Epistles

Epistemology and Logic

Traditional Sciences and Arts

Tengyur Catalog

Ongoing weekend series with special guests dropping in to share stories, histories, initiatives, and inspiration, to help us map the sūtras for modern life.

Teachings on Sūtra

Buddhist teachers teaching from the sūtras using the 84000 Library as guide material for their students

Knowledge Base Articles

Explore curated articles on the Kangyur and Tengyur by our esteemed translators

84000 Mobile App

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Resources for SPECIALISTS

Glossary Search

Explore a trillingual glossary combining entries from the entire 84000 library

Translation Memory Search

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Tools for Translators

84000 guidelines and templates for translators

Featured Knowledge Base Articles

Old Tantras

Seventeen works representing a small selection of the many “inner” class tantras of the Ngagyur Nyingma (“earlier translation”) tradition.

Tantra

The scriptures of the Vajrayāna intended for experienced practitioners, often cryptic and hard to understand without commentary.

Community

Partnerships

Partnering across the academic arena to help strengthen Buddhist studies, scholarly collaboration, and the support to translators.

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Upcoming events, press releases, organizational developments, position papers, and other news items.

Stories

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Latest Publications

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Series

On Translators

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On Technology

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On Donors

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About

100 Years Vision

Vision and Mission

Providing authentic translations of the words of the Buddha and ensuring open and free access for the world.

Guiding Principles

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Our History

In 2009, the world's leading translators, teachers, academics and patrons gathered in Bir, India to discuss the future of the Tibetan Buddhist canon.

Progress and Impact

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About Us

84000 Team

Our team of scholars, Dharma teachers, translators, technology experts, practitioners, and administrative staff

Partnerships

Partnering across the academic arena to help strengthen Buddhist studies, scholarly collaboration, and the support to translators.

Annual Reports

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to commonly asked questions about our translations, our offerings, and how you can support the project.

Grants

Periodically, we offer grants for specific translation projects. Learn more about our grant opportunities.

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