The Buddhist Identity Crisis
Asa Hershoff
28 May 2025
Asa Hershoff offers a critical view of the challenges and opportunities for Buddhism in the 21st century
AI: HKU Centre of Buddhist Studies Announces Lecture Series on Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence
Craig Lewis
2 May 2025
The Centre of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hong Kong has announced an upcoming series of lectures on Buddhism and AI running from 7–21 May.
Dharma Drum Mountain’s Threefold Education: A Conversation with Ven. Yan He
Craig Lewis
24 February 2025
BDG speaks with Ven. Yan He about Dharma Drum Mountain’s unique approach to Dharmic cultivation and practice, combining academic, public, and social care education.
Buddhistdoor View: A Techno-Utopian Rush or a Middle Way with AI
Buddhistdoor Global
22 February 2025
AI should serve all beings, not just the privileged few—governments must act now to ensure ethics guide innovation
AI: Japanese-Developed “BuddhaBot Plus” to Debut in Bhutan
Craig Lewis
17 February 2025
Buddhist monastics in Bhutan will soon be able to consult a Japanese-designed generative-AI chatbot for in-depth discussion of the Buddhadharma.
Esteemed Palyul Teacher Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche Visits Bulgaria
Lyudmila Klasanova
20 September 2024
Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche, one of the most respected teachers of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism made his first visit to Bulgaria in September.
Rangjung Yeshe Institute and the Future of Buddhist Studies: Insights from Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor
Craig Lewis
13 August 2024
Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche and Dr. Thomas Doctor share their perspectives on the role of Buddhist studies in a rapidly changing world
Sentience and Buddha-Mind: How Do We Recognize Them?
Gereon Kopf
6 August 2024
Before we assign sentience or personhood to AI, we must understand better what these terms mean in the context of Buddhist philosophy
How Buddhist Principles Can Help Shape a More Ethical AI
Soraj Hongladarom
31 July 2024
This feature is part of a series from presenters at the Woodenfish Foundation’s recent conference on “Buddhism, Consciousness, and AI” held on 21–23 June in
Experiencing Joy as a Practice – Paintings by Kelsey Renko
Sarah C. Beasley
9 July 2024
Sarah C. Beasley reflects on the power of art to elicit calm, connection, and joy, especially in times of growing disconnection and uncertainty in our world
Building Bodhisattvas: Toward a Model of Powerful, Reliable, and Caring Intelligence
Thomas Doctor
20 June 2024
As AI becomes more of a reality, the bodhisattva ideal could be applied to ensure that AI aligns with the needs of humans and other sentient beings
Upcoming Conference to Explore “Buddhism, Consciousness, and AI”
Justin Whitaker
11 June 2024
The conference will host leading scholars, practitioners, and experts from around the world to bring a Buddhist perspective to bear on Artificial Intelligence, a new technology that is rapidly changing everything around us