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Inside the Canon

From Oral Tradition to Global Preservation: Buddhist Canons Explained

Discover how Buddhist canonical literature evolved from oral transmission to diverse scriptural traditions across Asia, and why comparing these collections reveals shared practices fostering global Buddhist unity.

John Canti

TRANSLATOR INSIGHTS

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From Oral Tradition to Global Preservation: Buddhist Canons Explained
John Canti
What’s That on Top of the Buddha’s Head?
John Canti
The Lost Buddhist Kingdom of Khotan
John Canti
The Kangyur: Holy Relic, Time Capsule, or Goldmine?
John Canti
Perfection of Wisdom
John Canti
Bridging Buddhist Wisdom and AI Ethics
84000 Team
Catherine Dalton: A Translator's Journey from Nepal to the Tibetan Buddhist Canon
Catherine Dalton
The Living Power of the 100,000-Line Perfection of Wisdom Sūtra
Carol Tucker

84000 and AI: Authority, Transmission, and Ethical Concerns

84000's reflections on the use of artificial intelligence in the translation of Buddhist scripture.

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WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

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Ven. Geshe Dorji Damdul: A Global Effort to Preserve the Buddha's Wisdom for Future Generations
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Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche: Fifteen Years of Making the Buddha's 84,000 Teachings Accessible
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Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche: Making the Buddha's Words Available in English for Generations to Come
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Drubgyud Tenzin Rinpoche: Preserving the Buddha's Words for Future Generations
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Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche: Establishing the Buddha's Teachings Across Cultures and Languages
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Raktrul Rinpoche: Fifteen Years of Translating the Words of the Buddha
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Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche: Why the Buddha's Teachings Must Be Translated for Every Generation
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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Bringing the Buddha's Original Wisdom to the Modern World
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H.E. Avikrita Vajra Rinpoche on the Importance of Translation
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Ringu Tulku Rinpoche: Making the Buddha's Teachings Accessible to the Entire World
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