The Science of Mindfulness and Beyond: An Interview with Prof. Richard J. Davidson, PhD
Scientific benefits of mindfulness for our…
Right Aspiration in Systems Design
The call for ethical artificial intelligence is more relevant now than ever as the challenges associated with autonomous systems development, implementation, and deployment are becoming more
Building Bridges: Researching the Efficacy of Religious Buddhist Practice at the University of Hong Kong
Recent years have seen a steady increase in scientific research into Buddhist beliefs and practices, in particular, research on mindfulness, which was pioneered more than 30
Stepping Up to the Plate: An Invitation to Open Your Heart to Nature and Walk the Talk
How biophilia can help heal planetary biodiversity
Lessons of the Principle of Dependent Arising for Politics and Investing
The true nature of interdependence and the true…
Humanistic Buddhism in Australia and Beyond: An Interview with Venerable Dr. Juewei
As an active member of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order, Venerable Dr. Juewei (覺瑋) is a lecturer of Applied Buddhist Studies and the director
Towards Dharma-driven Systems Awareness
Technology permeates every aspect of modern life and inevitably influences even the purest Dharma practice. It is not uncommon to find monks and other dedicated practitioners
The Impossibility of Outsourcing Happiness
Outsourcing is not a modern invention. Throughout human history, we have been outsourcing our problems and pains through the extensive use of tools, natural resources,
Taxing the Robots and Other Externalities
Technological developments have contributed enormously to the improvement of human living conditions, replacing physical labor with machines and expanding mental capacity with computer automation. Nevertheless,
Mindful Technology For Right Livelihood: Foundations and Examples
Dharma practitioners, and many people who uphold and live by ethical values, can sometimes be far from open minded, even old fashioned to the point
Knowledge Technologies and Openness
The World Wide Web is the most powerful platform and enabler for innumerable digital technological and social innovations that can facilitate all aspects of learning,