Events

August 28, 2021 | 84000 In Conversation: Studying Buddhism in the New Millennium

18 Aug 2021

Our second 84000 In Conversation episode is ‘Studying Buddhism in the New Millennium’ in which Joie Chen, will speak with Dr. Kate Hartmann (Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Wyoming, and Director of Buddhist Studies Online) and together they will explore the rewards and challenges of studying and teaching Buddhism in our world today.
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Teachings on Sūtra | Ven. Konchog Norbu

5 Jul 2021

On Chökor Düchen, Ven. Konchog Norbu will be exploring 84000’s recently published translation of The Chapter on Medicine, and will offer a distillation of the stories and teachings it contains with special emphasis on the unique and miraculous qualities of Śākyamuni Buddha; examples of the rare power of being in the presence of such a being and his teachings; and fascinating details about both medieval Indian spiritual and secular culture.
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June 19, 2021 | 84000 In Conversation: Immeasurable Life

9 Jun 2021

The first episode of our new 84000 In Conversation series is ‘Immeasurable Life,’ and will focus on an exploration of two recently translated texts from the Tibetan Buddhist Canon that have traditionally been recited for longevity. This new weekend series, hosted by 84000 associate editor, Joie Chen, will see special guests dropping in to share stories, histories, initiatives, and inspiration, to help us map the sūtras for modern life.
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Teachings on Sūtra | Erik Pema Kunsang

18 May 2021

We invite you to join us for a one-hour event beginning with guest speaker Erik Pema Kunsang on how the past life stories in the Kangyur can inspire us and deepen our practice, and concluding with a global live sūtra resounding of The Hundred Deeds. 
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24-Hour Virtual Sūtra Recitation

16 Jun 2020

Together with Siddhartha’s Intent, we invite you to join us on June 18 – 19 for a continuous 24-hour online, global recitation of “The Dedication: Fulfilling All Aspirations” to celebrate the end of our #10DaysOfWisdom, the birthday of our Founding …
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Resounding Wisdom around the World

22 Jul 2019

Last month, over Saga Dawa, we heard words that had been passed down orally for decades and committed to paper—or to palmleaf—over two thousand years ago, brought to life again as they were resounded around the world in English, Tibetan, …
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Saga Dawa Sūtra Resounding 2019

3 Jun 2019

  RESOUNDING 2019 | As we enter the auspicious lunar month of Saga Dawa, during which Buddhists around the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, 84000—together with Siddhartha’s Intent, Chökyi Gyatso Institute (Bhutan), Dzongsar …
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