News

New Publication: Teaching the Fundamental Exposition and Detailed Analysis of Dependent Arising

In the Jeta Grove outside Śrāvastī, monks have gathered to listen to the Buddha as he presents the foundational doctrine of dependent arising. The Buddha first gives the definition of dependent arising and then teaches the twelve factors that form the causal chain of existence in saṃsāra as well as the defining characteristics of these twelve factors. Read more »

New Publication: The Nectar of Speech

84000 is pleased to announce its newest publication: The Nectar of Speech Read more »

New Publications: The Dedication “Fulfilling All Aspirations” and The Dedication “Protecting All Beings”

84000 is pleased to announce two closely related publications: The Dedication “Fulfilling All Aspirations” and The Dedication “Protecting All Beings” Read more »

New Publication: The Hundred Deeds

Losar Tashi Delek! On this auspicious occasion, we are thrilled to announce the publication of ‘The Hundred Deeds’ sūtra containing over 100 stories of narrative avadāna literature. Read more »

New Publication: The Miraculous Play of Mañjuśrī

We are thrilled to share our first publication of 2020! The Miraculous Play of Mañjuśrī presents a series of profound teachings within a rich narrative structure involving a beautiful courtesan’s daughter, Suvarṇottamaprabhāśrī. Read more »

Happy New Chinese Year of the Mouse!

We wish all our friends a very happy new Chinese year of the mouse! Read more »

December 15: An evening with John Canti, 84000 Editorial Chair

Have you ever wondered what is the Tibetan Buddhist Canon, why is it important and how is 84000 translating it? Join John Canti to find out more. The talk will take place in Berlin on December 15, 2019, 7pm. All are welcome! Read more »

From Reading the Torah to Translating the Sūtras

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 »

Our Offering to You: Teachings on Sūtra

The last thing we want to do is make translations that are objects of reverence but are not used. We must use our translations in study and practice. These words, spoken by Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche at the 2009 conference that … Read more »

Not Nine; but Rising Ten

As we approach our 10th anniversary, and with Thanksgiving having just passed, we are so grateful for what we have and for the journey and support that has brought us thus far. Read more »