Exploring Buddhist Perspectives on AI: An Interactive Workshop
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
4:00-5:30pm MT
Boulder Shambhala Center
Training Hall (2nd Floor)
1345 Spruce Street
Boulder, Colorado 80302
A contemplative exploration of artificial intelligence offered by the Buddhism & AI Initiative. Hosted by Boulder Shambhala Center and Eon Zen Center
AI is quickly weaving itself into contemporary society, reshaping attention, decision-making, power, and human agency. For Buddhist practitioners, this raises a deeper question:
What does it mean to bring our practice to this moment of uncertainty and rapid change, so that we can move forward with clarity, wisdom, and care?
Join us for a contemplative exploration of artificial intelligence through a Buddhist lens.
This workshop offers lay practitioners and meditators the opportunity to:
Gain a clear, accessible introduction to AI —what it actually is and how it works
Examine how AI is reshaping our attention, intention, and communities
Join in a guided inquiry into its deeper ethical and spiritual implications.
Explore what "right relationship" with these technologies might look like in our daily lives
Through embodied practice and compassionate dialogue, we'll create space for practitioners at all levels of tech engagement — including those who choose not to use AI — to discern their own path forward with wisdom and care.
The Buddhism & AI Initiative is a non-profit committed to promoting freedoms of attention and intention and ensuring meaningful human agency in the age of AI. We collaborate with Buddhist communities, scholars, and technologists to shape wiser and more compassionate human-AI futures.
Exploring Buddhist Perspectives on AI is offered freely to the community. We invite you to make a donation to support this program as you feel called and are able. We are grateful for all contributions.
This workshop is offered in-person only to support interactive discussion.
Register now to reserve your spot.
