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Unveiling the 'Miracles' of the Buddhaby Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 6 Nov 2023Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Buddhists have long pondered the perceived discrepancy between their faith and evangelical religions, like Christianity, in projecting powerful imageries such as miraculous events. While stories in the New Testament of the Bible, particularly those of Christ healing the blind and the deaf, have captivated many, the realm of miracles within Buddhism often takes a different path — focusing on the wisdom and enlightenment of the Buddha rather than overtly supernatural feats. more…
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End of Vassa, a Day of Atonement and Renewal in Theravada BuddhismThe Buddhist Channel, 27 Oct 2023Bangkok, Thailand -- In the world of Theravada Buddhism, a solemn and reflective period known as Vassa marks a three-month annual retreat observed by devout practitioners. This sacred tradition unfolds during the wet season, spanning from July to October. As the end of Vassa approaches, Buddhists prepare to mark a significant day known as Pavarana Day, which carries the purpose of atonement and renewal. more…
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The Unseen Army of Truth, How to Find Protection in the Dharmaby Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 5 Oct 2023Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- In the tapestry of life, we all seek protection from the uncertainties and challenges that constantly surround us. Buddhism offers a unique perspective on protection, one that does not rely on physical fortifications, but rather on the strength of one's inner being. This inner fortress is guarded by what can be aptly termed the Unseen Army of Truth. more…
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Chat Bots and the Changing Face of Dharma Learningby Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 22 August 2023Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Dharma learning has always been synonymous with knowledgeable individuals imparting wisdom to eager learners. In murals portraying the turning of the Dharma wheel (Dhammacakkapavatana), one typically observes a seated Buddha teaching His initial five disciples. more…
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Dharma Transmission Through Nature and Cultureby Kooi F. Lim, The Buddhist Channel, 17 August 2023Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Within Buddhism, the term "tathāgatagarbha" carries the profound concept of "Buddha nature," signifying the inherent potential for any sentient being to attain Buddhahood. Rooted in linguistic origins, tathāgatagarbha denotes the "womb" or "embryo" (garbha) of the "thus-gone" (tathāgata), suggesting an essence containing the potential of a Buddha. more…
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How is NORBU doing?The Buddhist Channel, 12 August 2023Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- It has been just 17 days since it's soft launch, but NORBU - the first ever Buddhist chatbot - has taken the Buddhist world by storm! From its experimental start, with some basic data sources used to train the bot, it has grown within a very short space to include 236 sources, which include teachings from all three major Buddhist traditions, namely Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. All the source data used have been verified as right, correct and accurate. more…
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How to use NORBUBuddhist AI Chat Bot NORBU!
(Neural Omniscient Robotic-Being for Buddhist Understanding)
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Dear Friends in the Dharma,
We seek your generous support to help us train NORBU, the word's first Buddhist AI Chat Bot.
Here are some ways you can contribute to this noble cause:
One-time Donation or Loan: A single contribution, regardless of its size, will go a long way in helping us reach our goal and make the Buddhist LLM a beacon of wisdom for all.
How will your donation / loan be used? Download the NORBU White Paper for details.
For Malaysians
who wants to donate in MYR, please use the following account:Account Name: Bodhi Vision
Account No:. 2122 00000 44661
Bank: RHB
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Spread the Word: Share this initiative with your friends, family and fellow Dharma enthusiasts. Join "Friends of Norbu" at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/norbuchatbot. Together, we can build a stronger community and create a positive impact on a global scale.
Volunteer: If you possess expertise in AI, natural language processing, Dharma knowledge in terms of Buddhist sutras in various languages or related fields, and wish to lend your skills, please contact us. Your knowledge and passion could be invaluable to our project's success.
Your support is part of a collective effort to preserve and disseminate the profound teachings of Buddhism. By contributing to the NORBU, you become a "virtual Bodhisattva" to make Buddhist wisdom more accessible to seekers worldwide.
Thank you for helping to make NORBU a wise and compassionate Buddhist Chatbot!
May you be blessed with inner peace and wisdom,
With deepest gratitude,
Kooi F. Lim
On behalf of The Buddhist Channel Team
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