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June 25th, 2025
4:30 pm-5:00 pm
In this talk, we explore the design and cognitive impact of immersive meditation environments that incorporate theomorphic objects—divine, symbolic entities—within AR/VR spaces. Rooted in Buddhist iconography and ritual, these virtual embodiments serve as aesthetic enhancements and dynamic focal points for deepened spiritual engagement. We examine how recognition and real-time response to mudrā (Buddhist hand gestures) through gesture-tracking interfaces can catalyze a more responsive and dialogic form of meditation, drawing from cultural practice and contemporary affective computing.