Buddhism

Several of our Buddhism experts collaborate on projects to explore Buddhist responses to AI.

Our Experts

Our experts engaging with ethical approaches to AI from Buddhist perspectives include:

Jane Compson, Peter Hershock, Shoukei Matsumoto, Nikki Mirghafori, Alex Sarkissian, Chris Scammell

Projects

Although most of our projects are interfaith, our Compassionate AI project, in particular, significantly involves incorporating Buddhist perspectives.

Podcast Episodes

Consciousness, Intelligence and Ethics. Where do they Overlap? #37

From Mindfulness to Machines: Can AI Learn Compassion? #36

AI and Grief: Wisdom at the Intersection of Technology and the Human Heart #35

Digital Dharma: Buddhism & AI Ethics with Peter Hershock #24

Listen to podcast episodes here

Featured Articles

Compassionate AI And The Alignment Problem

Featured Interview with Peter Hershock - Alex Sarkissian

Read more articles here

Additional Resources

A Buddhist Perspective on AI: Cultivating freedom of attention and true diversity in an AI future - By Peter D. Hershock, in Future of Life guest post

A Middle Path for AI Ethics? Some Buddhist Reflections - By Jane Compson and others in Theology and Science

The Buddhism & AI Initiative is committed to safeguarding the possibility of human awakening in the age of AI. This requires collective sensemaking, education, and a global agenda that aligns AI’s trajectory with wisdom and compassion.