84000 Stories
Stories on Donors
Welcome to the 84000 blog archive gathering stories on Donors.
The Merits of Monthly Giving | Donna Mitchell-Moniak
A consistent monthly donor to 84000 for over eight years, Donna Mitchell-Moniak has been a practitioner (first of the Native tradition and Patanjali’s sūtras, then Buddhism) most of her adult life. When she discovered 84000 as one of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s initiatives, she immediately recognized the value of connecting with the Buddha’s core wisdom teachings and helping to keep them alive.
The Merits of Monthly Giving with Film Producer Nanette Nelms
Film producer Nanette Nelms became a student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche in 2004, nearly a decade before he summoned her to produce Vara: A Blessing in 2013.
Humbled by an Offering
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.
Meet A Donor: A Euro A Day
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.
Thank You Sponsors
A big THANK YOU to our founding sponsors and sūtra sponsors for your generous support.
Message from a Malaysian Donor
A Malaysian donor sends a unique New Year message to her family and friends.