Development of Educational System for Buddhism and Meditation Using Virtual Reality Technology

In Taiwan, professional training for Buddhist meditation demands significant time and space. These limitations reduce the effectiveness of learners’ practice. Therefore, metaverse technology was developed in this study to enable students to deeply engage with Buddhism and meditation and offer the opportunity to learn virtual reality (VR) technology. The developed system also guides them to develop a VR system for other meditation practices. The developed virtual space for Buddhist studies provides practitioners with an immersive environment for meditation. Through in-depth learning of Buddhist culture, students can develop creative meditation training models under the guidance of experienced practitioners. This system enables (1) the creation of a virtual space for Buddhist studies and meditation, (2) the provision of educational and training models for Buddhist practice, and (3) the ability to meditate through VR at any time and place. The system has proven applicability in VR environments for Buddhist culture, promoting cultural heritage through digital technology and metaverse technology.