IIAS Newsletter 49 Autumn 2008

Early adopters: debunking stereotypes of Buddhist attitudes towards technology

Andrew Glass

The juxtaposition of Buddhism and modern technology tends to induce surprise and even humour: visitors to Buddhist countries, for example, often photograph monks in the act of using cell phones or computers, as such images defy preconceived notions. But Buddhism and technology actually share a long, cooperative history.

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