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Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche: Bringing the Buddha's Original Wisdom to the Modern World

By Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Mingyur Rinpoche speaks about 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha.

In this message of support, Mingyur Rinpoche expresses enthusiasm for the 84000 project's work translating the Tibetan Buddhist canon into English. He highlights that translation is progressing faster than anticipated, providing unprecedented global access to sacred teachings previously unavailable in the West. Rinpoche emphasizes that these texts are the foundational source for all Buddhist study, meditation, and daily practice—allowing practitioners to engage with the Buddha's original wisdom without linguistic barriers. He concludes with gratitude to the translators and supporters making these ancient teachings accessible to modern readers.