Artificial intelligence doesn’t need a mind of its own to threaten our freedom. All it needs are flawed human minds behind it. That’s why ethical standards are so important, says AI scientist and Buddhist teacher Nikki Mirghafori.
Finding Wisdom in the Smartphone
In our Weekend Reader newsletter, LionsRoar.com’s Sam Littlefair looks at how our phones can be both an object of distraction and an object of meditation.
Meditation app by and for People of Color launches on the app store
Liberate Meditation features a collection of talks and guided meditations from Buddhist teachers of color.
Buddhism and “The Matrix”
Each Friday, we share three topical longreads in our Weekend Reader newsletter. This week, LionsRoar.com editor Sam Littlefair reflects on the Buddhist themes in The Matrix, 20 years after the film’s release.
Is this Buddhist statue happy or sad? Researchers used AI to find out
Researchers in Japan used facial analysis software to analyze the enigmatic expression of a 1200-year-old Buddhist masterpiece.
Mindful Parenting, Made Simple
Sumi Loundon Kim offers five doable mindfulness tips for busy parents.
Bodhisattva robot in Japan delivers Buddhist sermons
Designed to explain Buddhist teachings in an easy-to-understand way, creators hope the robot will boost temple visitor numbers.
A Beginner’s Mind for Business
The classic Zen concept of “beginner’s mind” is finding popularity in American business circles. Minh Do looks at what that means for Buddhism.
New Buddhist app launches with focus on social justice
Developer Ravi Mishra hopes his new app, Awaken, will help meditators examine social issues.
5 Ways to Win the Internet
Zen priest Gesshin Greenwood offers five tips for staying safe and sane online.