Dear Friends of the Center for Buddhist Studies,
We warmly welcome you to join us for an insightful lecture, Mindfulness 2.0: Performing Spiritual Healing in an AI Era, featuring distinguished scholars in the fields of Buddhism, neuroscience, integrative medicine, and AI technology. This FREE in-person event is co-hosted by the Center for Buddhist Studies and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (AWCIM). The lecture will explore how mindfulness is evolving in response to the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.
Time and Location:
Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM (Arizona Time)
Venue: Presidio Room, University of Arizona Student Union
Address: 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719
Event Type: In-person only
Talk Abstract:
This lecture presents "Mindfulness 2.0" as a dynamic fusion of traditional mindfulness, enhanced through the lenses of performance, neuroscience, cultural adaptation, and transcendence. It goes beyond "Mindfulness 1.0," which focuses primarily on individual stress reduction through concentration, awareness, and non-judgment, as defined by Jon Kabat-Zinn for more than 40 years. "Mindfulness 2.0" incorporates deeper spiritual and ethical dimensions, including compassion, and the Buddha nature or emptiness, to meet the needs of our AI-influenced society. As AI continues to impact humans, we explore how technology can support, rather than replace, human connection and spiritual practice. "Mindfulness 2.0" proposes that integrating mindfulness/enlightenment into AI promotes resilience and sustainability by reducing the psychological burdens of modern society. By reimagining mindfulness as a practice that adapts to cultural and technological shifts, we envision a future where spiritual practice becomes a critical tool for sustainable human flourishing.
Speaker:
- Dr. Peng Zhao (Ven. Chongjian), PsyD, Faculty of Health and Wellness, City University of Macau
- Dr. Junling Gao, Research Assistant Professor, Meditation Neuroscience Lab, Hong Kong University
- Dr. Haisheng Zhang, Professor of Integrative Health and Medicine, University of East-West Medicine, CA
- Dr. Yanyan Guo, President and Founder, Guangxi Qianxu Technology Co., LTD
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We look forward to welcoming you to this fascinating discussion on Mindfulness and AI!
