Faculty of Buddhist Studies of NIIBS was established in 2020 with the sole intention of posturing the major Classical Traditions of Buddhism - Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana worldwide.
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges for Buddhist scholarship, practice, and institutional life. As AI increasingly shapes the way knowledge is produced, disseminated, and preserved, the Buddhist academic community is called upon to engage critically and constructively with this transformative force.
The Faculty of Buddhist Studies of the Nagananda International Institute of Buddhist Studies (NIIBS) is honoured to organise this International Academic Conference on Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence as part of the commemorative programme marking the 60th Anniversary of the World Sangha Council. Founded in 1966 as a historic initiative to foster unity among Buddhist communities across national and sectarian boundaries, the World Sangha Council has for six decades served as a beacon of inter-Buddhist harmony, cooperation, and global Dhamma leadership. This milestone anniversary is a fitting occasion to reflect on how the global Saṅgha can wisely and compassionately navigate the transformations brought by the age of AI.
This conference invites scholars, practitioners, monastics, and researchers to participate in rigorous interdisciplinary dialogue on the intersections of Buddhism and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on the rich textual, philosophical, ethical, and contemplative heritage of Buddhism, this conference seeks to critically evaluate AI’s implications for Buddhist thought and practice, while also exploring how AI can serve as a resource for Dharma propagation, textual research, and Buddhist education in the contemporary world.
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