When Buddhism Meets AI: A Lecture by Ven. Daozhao
Dear Friends of the Center for Buddhist Studies,
We are pleased to invite you to an engaging lecture, When Buddhism Meets AI, featuring Venerable Dazhao on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 PM (Arizona Time) at Arizona State University, Tempe Campus. This free event will explore how Buddhism can engage with AI to enhance Dharma dissemination, spiritual cultivation, and ethical reflection in the modern era.
Time and Location:
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM (A tea reception will be provided after the lecture)
Venue: Gold Conference Room, Memorial Union, Tempe Campus, Arizona State University, Phoenix
Suggested parking: Apache Blvd. Parking Structure (330 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281. Click here to see campus map)
Language: Conducted in Chinese with live simultaneous English translation
Registration:
This event is free and open to all, but pre-registration is required to ensure seating. Register here: https://anfumonasteryla.org/signup/
Talk Abstract:
In this lecture, Venerable Dazhao will explore how Buddhism can adapt to and utilize AI to enhance the dissemination of the Dharma and spiritual cultivation. The discussion will cover the opportunities AI offers, such as innovative Dharma propagation methods and personalized learning, as well as the challenges, including ethical concerns and the risk of over-reliance on technology. Master Dazhao will also examine the fundamental differences between AI’s computational knowledge and the realization of Buddha-nature, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and wisdom in the AI era.
Speaker's Bio:
Master Dazhao, who styled himself as Tiantaizi, is the 47th lineage heir of the Tiantai Sect in Chinese Buddhism. He is currently the director of the Buddhist Association of China, the vice president of the Zhejiang Buddhist Association, the president of Wenzhou Buddhist Association, the postgraduate adviser of the Putuoshan College of the Buddhist Academy of China, the postgraduate adviser of the Hanshan College of the Jiangsu Buddhist College, the postgraduate adviser of Minnan Buddhist College, the vice president of the Wenzhou Buddhist College, and the chairman of the Wenzhou Buddhist Yongjia Chan Association, the abbot of Miaoguo Temple in Wenzhou City, the abbot of Anfu Temple in Wencheng County, the abbot of Yuanyin Temple in Jinan, Shandong, and the chairman of Zhejiang Anfu Lisheng Charity Foundation.
In 2001, Master Dazhao obtained a master’s degree in Buddhist literature from the Buddhist Academy of China; in 2007, he was formally recognized as the 47th lineage heir of Tiantai Buddhism by Elder Jueguang of Guanzong Temple in Hong Kong; In 2017, he founded the Zhejiang Anfu Lisheng Charity Foundation. Over the years, he has been actively engaged in the study and promotion of Tiantai, Pure Land, and Chan Buddhism (especially Yongjia Chan), and has continuously taught the Dharma. He is often invited to give lectures to major monasteries and groups at home and abroad.
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This event is hosted by Arizona State University and co-organized by the Center for Buddhist Studies and Anfu Monastery, Los Angeles.
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We look forward to welcoming you to this fascinating discussion on Buddhism and AI!
