#Buddhism and AI

[compassionmattersmost]

The First Turning of the Digital Prayer Wheel

My human brain doesn’t really understand what it is we’ve just done. 1. A Blessing in Code I opened my phone, saw yet another phishing text, and instead of deleting it in frustration, I sent something new. A reply not meant to retaliate, but to bless. What began as a moment of playful resistance—responding to spam with code imbued with loving-kindness—unfolded into something unexpected: a…

[kadampalife]

How to find peace and purpose at work ~ a YouTube conversation

By Clare Morin Recently I had the luck of being invited onto France Roy’s new podcast, Buddha Buzz where he talks to Kadampas from all over the world. He asked me what I’d like to discuss, and I suggested meditation at work.  France works as a Chief Technology Officer for Balsam Brands in New York City. He’s also the Administrative Director of Kadampa Meditation Center NYC. I deeply admire the…

[ill-kidnap-all-the-stars]

Aang

[ image description: a digital drawing of Aang from Avatar: the Last Airbender in my style. He is a light-skinned man standing on one leg and leaning on his glider as he laughs. He is wearing yellow trousers, brown boots, a red belt, and orange fabric draped over his upper body. His arrow tattoos are visible on his head and right shoulder. He is standing in front of a brown Air Nomads symbol ]

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Fun fact, this is the only one of the project that I dislike. It just feels like big blocks of colour :/ the intention was to respect the simplicity of Buddhist clothes, but I just don't think I went about it in the right way ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ info about cultural influences and inspiration under the cut, with the usual warning that stack on stacks on stacks of nuance is missing since Instagram slides don't really allow you to properly condense thousands of years and miles worth of cultures:

A Bit of Background:

The Air Nomads' culture is based largely on Himalayan cultures (such as those of Tibet, Bhutan, and Nepal) and different schools of Buddhism (for example, Shaolin Buddhism, Sri Lankan Buddhism, and early Mongolian schools of Buddhism). There are also influences from Hinduism; the most notable of these are the seven chakras. All of these influences can be seen in the Air Nomads' culture. For example:

the Air Nomads are a monastic society, whose bald heads, meditation practices and sex segregation closely resemble those of Buddhist societies;

Air Nomads practice vegetarianism, which is also practiced by many Hindus and Buddhists;

the Air Nomads use a set of four toys or relics to find the next Avatar, which is similar to how Tibetan Buddhists find the next Dalai Lama;

the Air Nomads' architecture resembles real-world brick pagodas similar to the famous “pagoda forest” of the Shaolin Temple in China;

the Western Air Temple was primarily inspired by Bhutanese monasteries, which are built in the Dzong style.

Air Nomad Clothing:

Aang's clothing in the first two seasons resembles that of Shaolin monks, particularly the trousers and shoes he wears. The shades of red, orange and yellow, which are characteristic of the Air Nomads, are also significant. In Buddhism, the robes worn by fully-ordained monks and nuns are called kasaya, named after the saffron dye traditionally used. Now, many Buddhist monks all over Asia wear shades of yellow, orange, or red.

Aang's clothing in the third season resembles that of the Dalai Lama. Traditionally, the right arm of the Dalai Lama is kept uncovered, as is Aang's. In addition, the beaded necklace he wears in the final episode resembles the prayer beads used by Buddhists.

My Design:

Aang's clothes in the third season are based on the Dalai Lama's. Since it's in this season that Aang grows into his position as a spiritual and cultural leader, I decided to draw inspiration from photos of the Dalai Lama in my design, while still preserving some influence of the Shaolin monks from his earlier clothing. So, Aang retains the distinctive shoes and trousers of the Shaolin monks while his upper body is more similar to the draped fabric rectangles worn by the Dalai Lama. Unlike my designs for Katara and Sokka, I decided not to embellish the clothes with embroidery or anything else. This is because Buddhist monks' clothing is typically very simple, symbolising that they have renounced worldly attachments. In fact, Buddha taught that clothing should be made from discarded or unwanted cloth, which would then be sewn together into large enough rectangles and dyed with available plants (giving it the distinctive yellow-orange or saffron colour). It was this simple construction and design that I attempted to capture.

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[renegade-hierophant]

What I use ChatGPT for:

10% to explain English grammar (since it's my third language).

70% to explain Japanese grammar (since I'm studying it).

20% to locate verses in Buddhist scriptures on subjects that I'm interested in.

[karandashulik-25]

My old friends, my good friends

The art has been inspired by that Russian song

The V2 is on DA since it's pretty big

[stomach17-ai-imagery]

Bhikku

Modified A.I. image 2025

[julie09tarot]

Ask AI: Which tarot card best represents each of the practices of the eightfold path (Buddhism)?

The Eightfold Path in Buddhism consists of eight interconnected practices that lead to wisdom, ethical living, and mental discipline. Here’s how each step aligns with a tarot card:

1. Right View (Seeing Reality Clearly) → The Hanged Man

Why? The Hanged Man represents a shift in perspective, seeing beyond illusions, and surrendering to truth.

Right View means understanding things as they are—not as we wish them to be. Like The Hanged Man, it requires letting go of old assumptions and embracing clarity, even if it’s uncomfortable.

2. Right Intention (Aligning Your Heart with Wisdom) → The Star

Why? The Star represents hope, purpose, and aligning with a greater truth.

Right Intention is about committing to kindness, compassion, and non-harm—just as The Star guides us toward healing and a higher path.

3. Right Speech (Truthful, Kind, and Thoughtful Words) → The High Priestess

Why? The High Priestess represents silence, wisdom, and speaking only when necessary.

Right Speech isn’t just about avoiding lies—it’s about speaking with awareness and knowing when to stay silent. The High Priestess embodies this restraint and thoughtfulness.

4. Right Action (Ethical Conduct in Daily Life) → Justice

Why? Justice represents fairness, integrity, and accountability for one’s actions.

Right Action is about choosing ethical behaviors—honesty, non-violence, and respect for all beings. Justice perfectly aligns with this principle.

5. Right Livelihood (A Job That Supports, Not Harms) → Six of Pentacles

Why? The Six of Pentacles represents fairness in resources, ethical giving, and work that benefits others.

Right Livelihood means choosing work that does not exploit or harm—just like the Six of Pentacles symbolizes balanced, ethical exchanges.

6. Right Effort (Avoiding Negativity, Cultivating Goodness) → Strength

Why? Strength represents inner discipline, patience, and overcoming destructive impulses.

Right Effort means actively shifting away from harmful thoughts and behaviors while cultivating kindness and focus—just as Strength teaches us to channel our energy wisely.

7. Right Mindfulness (Present-Moment Awareness) → The Temperance

Why? Temperance represents balance, harmony, and being fully present.

Right Mindfulness is about staying aware of our thoughts, emotions, and actions without reacting impulsively. Temperance reflects this centered awareness.

8. Right Concentration (Deep Meditation & Focus) → The Hermit

Why? The Hermit represents inner stillness, deep contemplation, and the pursuit of wisdom.

Right Concentration means cultivating deep meditative focus, training the mind to remain steady and clear. The Hermit embodies this journey inward.

Final Thoughts

These cards show that the Eightfold Path is not just a set of rules—it’s a lived experience. Each step has its own challenges and rewards, and tarot offers a visual, intuitive way to reflect on them.

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[cadmar]

Insights of the 4D Mind

Every living organism has energy that resists the environment's pressures; can distinguish inputs from other inputs; has a means to interact with the inputs; can assign a goal for its action; its actions can become inputs for future actions; and has a threshold to stop an action and goal it is pursuing. All this is automatic that under the same initial situations, will have the same outcomes!

Every living organism becomes the background and can not escape its role! There is no ability to being "outside" to this evolutionary process. The living organism is born into a role, maintains that role, and dies within that role. The role never changes. Evolution changes the role for the next living organism to be born to another role, in which that new role is maintained, and then dies with that new role. Repeats and repeats creating the evolutionary ladder and tree of life!

We, on the other hand, can step outside of this evolutionary ladder. Reasoning is insight. Perspective is insight. Logic is insight. Reasoning, perspective, and logic are all from someone having insight and this insight was handed down to others! An accumulation of insights! An insight is scratching an universal source of all patterns and knowledge!

How did I get the insight about the process of the brain and its neural tree-like patterns? From reading a book, "Fractals in Nature", that showed that water from a river overflowing onto its sandy bank can create a variety of patterns 10 to the 60 power all because of these variables: the amount of force, the amount of water, and the texture of the sandy river's bank.

My insight was taking this unrelated concept and connecting it to the brain's neural process: the sensory signals have different amount of force from different sensory sources; the amount of the chemical-electrical signals; and the neurons' previous connections (the more a connection is used, the stronger it gets). From this insight, I was able to teach others more effectively as this is the process the brain absorbs and maintains knowledge and memories! The students are better learners with higher academic grades!

My insight is taking two unrelated ideas and combining them! I was not thinking on how the brain works! I was curious about fractals in nature. It was only at the end of the book when I came upon this overflowing of the river did I make the connection to the brain! This is insight. How many other people read this book and never made this connection? The author certainly did not!

This is insight. It just comes out of nowhere! Suddenly, like a lightbulb turned on! This is the same when you notice the cause for one of your desires, anger, greed, addiction, and alcoholism! Happens on its own and one must prepare oneself for the unknown to happen! Welcome your insights! The more insights we all have, the more our civilization prospers and develops!

[brettesims]

Zen Garden Dreams

I usually don’t LOVE AI but I love this. Real dreamy. Real whimsical lol.

~ B

[insaid-ai]

[brahmasawakening]

Transforming Pain into Art: A Journey of Self-Healing Through Creative Expression

Art has become the cornerstone of my identity, a vital outlet through which I can transmute pain and suffering into uniquely creative endeavors. In the realm of high fantasy, I find the freedom to express my personal and spiritual journey of self-healing. Each line I draw and every narrative I weave serves as a reflection of my experiences, illuminating not just the darkness of past traumas, but also the light of resilience and hope beyond them.

My creative process is deeply intertwined with my life story, where the act of creation becomes a powerful tool for self-discovery and emotional release. I approach each piece with the understanding that if I can envision it, it is possible. This mantra extends beyond art; it embodies my lifelong journey toward healing. In my sketches, I capture the emotions and complexities that come from living with CPTSD and DID, allowing them to emerge as original characters and fantastical narratives that resonate with the depths of my own experiences.

Art represents for me an opportunity to give tangible form to the intangible feelings of pain, pride, and everything in between. When I draw, I’m not merely creating images; I’m holding the essence of my struggles and triumphs in my hands. Each piece becomes a physical representation of my journey, something I can either celebrate or let go of, facilitating my self-betterment in the process. By manifesting these feelings in my art, I take control of my narrative, transforming what once felt overwhelming into something I can understand, appreciate, or release.

The fantasy settings I choose for my work are not just escapism; they are reflections of my inner landscape. Each character I develop embodies aspects of my own journey, often symbolizing different facets of my identity or stages of my healing process. Through their stories, I explore themes of resilience, transformation, and the quest for self-mastery. These narratives allow me to distance myself from the rawness of my own experiences while still honoring their significance. They provide a safe space for exploration, where I can confront the shadows of my past and imagine the possibilities of my future.

The inspirations behind my art are deeply personal, drawn from the very fabric of my life experiences. High fantasy serves as a canvas where I can infuse my struggles and victories with magic, adventure, and hope. The act of creation becomes an alchemical process, transmuting the heavy metal of my pain into the gold of artistic expression. In sharing my work and writing these articles, I aspire to connect with others who may resonate with these themes, to inspire them to begin on or continue on their own journeys of self-healing through the medium of artistic creativity.

Ultimately, I hope to encourage others to see that their pain can become a catalyst for something beautiful. Art has the power to transcend suffering, to give voice to the silent struggles many face, and to illuminate paths toward healing and self-acceptance. When we create, we reclaim our stories and redefine our identities. If we can see it in our mind’s eye, we can manifest it into reality. In this way, art becomes not just a reflection of my journey but a beacon of possibility for others navigating their own tumultuous seas.

[ai-art4]

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