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「佛教對我的生活產生了巨大的影響。如果我們希望佛教在西方蓬勃發展，就需要更多的推廣工作。」

「若您不知道唐卡的含義，那它僅僅就是漂亮。同樣地，若要讓教法傳承延續，人們就必須了解佛陀教法的真正意義。」

【八萬四千・佛典傳譯】自13年前建立雲端藏經閣以來，隨著整體翻譯工作的日臻完善，多元層次詞庫中所收錄的地理、人物、名相等各類名詞術語也在逐漸增加。

秉持严谨考究、信实易懂的原则，【八万四千・佛典传译】以人为本，为不同的读者（僧人、学者、修行者乃至普罗大众）翻译佛典。同时，84000致力于完善人性化的阅读体验，以增强读者对佛典内容的理解。

「 這真是最簡單的決定。我很榮幸能夠為仁波切的佛行事業略盡綿力。 對我而言，這不僅護持了仁波切的佛行事業，而且還能與佛陀的言教結緣，這是極為殊勝的。」

電影導演李孟橋是【八萬四千・佛典傳譯】十週年的短視頻導演。 在訪談中，李孟橋與我們分享她創作靈感的來源，以及佛法在她的藝術創作裡扮演的角色等話題。

我們采訪了這部重要典籍的譯者八尾 史博士，了解到她是如何開始專注於對《根本說一切有部毘奈耶》的研究，她在不同傳統的律典之間發現了那些異同，以及「藥」的概念在古印度文化當中的不同含義。

四位來自喜馬拉雅地區的佛教青年分享他們對84000雲端藏經閣的使用心得。

As we mark the anniversary of the Bir Conference 2009 that gave birth to our growing initiative, we sit down with Ivy Ang, who—appointed by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche to facilitate those historic six days—has since been there with us every step of the way.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Professor Jens Braarvig talks to us about his translation of ‘The Miraculous Play of Mañjuśri' - a Mahāyāna sūtra that unfolds within a story about a courtesan and a wealthy, banker’s son - as well as the importance of language and philology in Buddhist studies.

DALeast describes street artistry, its connection to the Dharma, and the experience of illustrating Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s book on the <em>Teaching of Vimalakīrti</em>.

Rinpoche thanks supporters and urges everyone to spread the word: "Please talk about it. Please share our existence. Please share the information."

84000 is proud to have 3,118 donors as of September 2015. Below is a story that exemplifies how a seemingly small donation can add up very quickly. Audouin, our featured donor, has been able to donate enough funds for the translation of almost two pages by donating a euro a day from the tips he has earned as a tour guide.

Watch our interview with Rinpoche on the meaning of 84000, why sutras are important, and which sutra has most impacted his life.

Our Reading Room now offer our readers the ability to study "The Long Perfection of Wisdom Sūtra The Perfection of Wisdom in Eighteen Thousand Lines" alongside both this commentary and the source text!

Watch the video interviews of people who took part in the Lumbini resounding on December 6, 2014.

Watch a video and read the detailed exchanges between senior scholars of the tradition and 84000's editors and translators.

In a recent message to translators, Rinpoche paid tribute to our translators and emphasized on the importance of motivation.

Video interview of Julia Stenzel from Sakya Pandita Translation Group, on the "Ākāśagarbha Sūtra" and its translation process.

One of 84000’s most frequent questions is why a page costs US$250 USD to translate?

Catherine Dalton shares about her experience working on an extensive account of the life and deeds of the Buddha, known as "The Play in Full."

Learn about how the Buddha deals with the violation of moral ethics in this featured translation.

A Malaysian donor sends a unique New Year message to her family and friends.

Have questions about Buddhist canons and the history of their development? Learn more from John Canti and Peter Skilling.

Learn about the significance of Kangyur resounding, and how this traditional practice is now being continued in the West.