Buddhist Education for Children, Artificial Intelligence, and a Good Heart
“We should really not forget that generally, the whole strength of all my organizations—especially 84000, Siddhartha’s Intent, and very true with Khyentse Foundation—is that they are conceived with a lot of devotion, a lot of volunteering, and a lot of good heart. They may not necessarily be what people call professional, but there’s a lot of heart in them. And I feel that that is so, so valuable.”
— Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
In his address at the KF annual board meeting, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche highlighted the necessity of planning for the next generation of Buddhists and getting involved with AI, and reminded us that the attitude of dedication and devotion that forms the cornerstone of his organizations should not be undervalued. Read excerpts from Rinpoche’s address in our 2025 annual report.
KF executive director Lynn Hoberg expresses her gratitude to all who have supported KF’s work and considers that life may really only become meaningful when we recognize what we can offer to others.
Read about developments in KF’s core activities last year, from changes in monastic life at Dzongsar Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö Institute to how the Buddhist Digital Resource Center is preparing the next generation of tools for the digitization and preservation of the dharma.
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“I think it’s really important to know that primarily, to study Buddhism actually means to study the science of oneself.”
— Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche
