The Suffering of Change in Today’s World
17 Aug 2020
Last month, Deborah Dorjee—an instructor at Siddhartha’s Intent—kindly hosted a session during our twenty-four hour virtual sūtra recitation. In these uncertain times, we decided to sit down and talk with her more about the potential for Buddhism to help build mental and emotional resilience. Read more »
Humbled by an Offering
5 Jun 2020
This morning, our Founding Chair, received a letter from a 94-year old Bhutanese that touches us deeply. On this Saga Dawa Düchen, we send our heartfelt thanks to Aum Tshering Zam for her generosity, and for inspiring us to continue connecting the world with wisdom for the benefit of all sentient beings.
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Stories from You: Hasta Colman
23 May 2020
The best gift 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 how her own language-learning journey has mirrored 84000’s development over the past decade. Read more »
Gyurme Dorje 1950 – 2020
20 Apr 2020
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing away of one of our most expert and productive translators, Dr. Gyurme Dorje. John Canti, our Editorial Co-Director, pays tribute to Gyurme’s life, personal qualities, and achievements as a prolific and dedicated translator. Read more »
From Reading the Torah to Translating the Sūtras
27 Nov 2019
Watch our interview with self-described “east coast Jew,” Larry Mermelstein, who through a series of causes, conditions, and circumstances went from reading the Torah to translating the sūtras. Read more »
Stories of 84000: Mike Engle
22 Jul 2019
Deeply involved for a long time in the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism, Mike Engle has become one of the key figures working behind the scenes in 84000 since joining us formally in 2016. Read more »
Tom Tillemans in Conversation
5 Apr 2019
Here, some of those who have worked most closely with Tom, pay tribute to his tenure, his contributions, and the incredible wealth of knowledge he has so generously shared with the world. Read more »
Taking over the Reins: Meet our new editor-in-chief, James Gentry
5 Apr 2019
James Gentry joined 84000’s editorial committee in 2015, and this year sees him formally taking over the reins from outgoing editor-in-chief Tom Tillemans. Read more »
Tributes to Tom Tillemans
5 Apr 2019
After almost ten years of service, Tom Tillemans, 84000’s outgoing editor-in-chief, pauses briefly to talk with us about his journey, ‘problems of thinking,’ revelatory philosophical arguments, and the importance of maintaining a balance in our unique, three-pronged approach. Read more »
Stories of 84000: Wang Lang
16 Dec 2018
Lang Wang – fondly known as Twenty – shares the moving story that sparked her interest in supporting 84000’s vision. Read more »