Digital Dharma: Pathways for Changemakers was a three-day programme designed by the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) to equip individuals committed to inclusive and values-based social, environmental, and economic progress with the skills and knowledge to harness digital tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), for meaningful change. The programme took place in Kuala Lumpur in August and brought together changemakers from diverse fields who shared a common goal of aligning digital transformation with compassion, justice, and sustainability.
The course was led by Anishaa, Dexter, Linus and Vidya, who guided participants through interactive sessions on how digital technologies can be applied to amplify social impact, strengthen problem-solving capacities, and foster cross-sector collaboration. Their teaching combined technical insights with ethical reflections, ensuring participants not only learned how to use digital tools effectively but also how to ground their work in human values and community needs.
Across the three days, participants explored case studies, hands-on exercises, and collaborative projects that illustrated how digital transformation—particularly emerging tools like AI—can be used responsibly to drive systemic change. The atmosphere was dynamic and forward-looking, with a strong emphasis on peer learning and cross-cultural exchange.
By the close of the programme, attendees left with practical strategies, strengthened networks, and a renewed sense of how to integrate digital innovation into their own fields of work. Digital Dharma was widely regarded as a success, reinforcing INEB’s commitment to nurturing changemakers who can bridge spiritual values with modern technologies to create a more compassionate and resilient world
