Latest News and Events

Jun 11, 2024
Event: 84000 in Conversation

Teachings on Sūtra | Venerable Thubten Chodron

On Chökhor Düchen 2024, a day that celebrates the Buddha’s first turning of the wheel of Dharma, 84000 will host a Teaching on Sūtra with Venerable Thubten Chodron.
Dec 1, 2023
Event Announcement

Resounding under the Bodhi Tree

An incredible gathering in Bodhgaya, India, as 84000 joined over 1,500 people at the Dzongsar Monlam this October.
Feb 21, 2023
Events

Teachings on Sūtra | Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche

This Chötrul Düchen Teachings on Sūtra episode features Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche speaking on ‘Aspiration.' Rinpoche tells the story of the Buddha’s previous life as Samudrareṇu (“Ocean Particle”) in <em>The White Lotus of Compassion</em> (Karuṇāpuṇḍarīka-sutra, Toh 112). 84000 will be publishing the translation later this year.
Jun 13, 2022
Press Release

A One-Hundred-Year Vision Clearly Within Reach

New York, NY (June 13, 2022) —On the auspicious day of Saga Dawa Düchen—commemorating the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvāṇa—84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha announces that 25 percent of the 70,000 page Tibetan Kangyur has now been published in English translation and made freely available to the world.
Dec 14, 2021
Press Release

Press Release: World’s First English Catalog of the Collected Treatises of the Ancient Buddhist World Now Complete

84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha (84000.co), a global nonprofit initiative to translate and make freely available the 231,000 pages of the Tibetan Buddhist Canon, proudly announces the English-speaking world’s first complete catalog of the collected treatises—the Tibetan translations of works by the great Indian Buddhist masters explaining and elaborating on the words of the Buddha—known as the Tengyur.
Aug 28, 2021
Event: 84000 in Conversation

84000 In Conversation: Studying Buddhism in the New Millennium

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.
Jul 5, 2021
Events

Teachings on Sūtra | Ven. Konchog Norbu

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.
Jun 9, 2021
Events

84000 In Conversation: Immeasurable Life

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.
May 18, 2021
Events

Teachings on Sūtra | Erik Pema Kunsang

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.
Mar 23, 2021
Event: Webinar

Three-Part Talk Series | The Kangyur: Holy Relic, Time Capsule, or Goldmine?

Last Saturday we hosted 84000's first public webinar, a talk entitled, The Kangyur: Holy Relic; Time Capsule; or Goldmine? in which 84000 Editorial Co-Director, Dr. John Canti led us in a one-hour exploration of how the Tibetan Buddhist Canon came to be, and how today's world can engage with it in ways that ....
Nov 18, 2020
Community

Bittersweet: Cangioli Che Announces her Departure from 84000

It feels somewhat bittersweet to share the news that after eleven years helping to incubate, develop, and advise 84000, Cangioli Che is stepping down from the Executive Committee. Since 2009, Cangioli has been instrumental in building the foundations to allow 84000 to become what we are today.
Jun 16, 2020
Events

24-Hour Virtual Sūtra Recitation

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."
Jun 5, 2020
Press Release

Launch of New Animation Video to Preserve Buddhist Texts

New York City, June 5, 2020—84000:Translating the Words of the Buddha, a global nonprofit initiative to translate and preserve the Tibetan Buddhist Canon, is launching a weekend video campaign to raise awareness around one of the world’s largest and oldest collections of writings. This launch marks 84000’s 10th anniversary.
Apr 20, 2020
Translators

Gyurme Dorje, 1950 - 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, 84000 editorial CO-director, pays tribute to Gyurme's life, personal qualities, and achievements as a prolific and dedicated translator.
Dec 16, 2018
Event Announcement

4th Resounding Under the Bodhi Tree

Watch a full video of our 4th Resounding Under the Bodhi Tree and read a transcript of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche's speech!

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