Our Mission
NORBU is on a mission to guide interested Dharma practitioners in using AI as a powerful and effective tool for Dhammaduta (to be Messengers and Ambassadors of the Dhamma). Leveraging its first-mover advantage, NORBU AI aims to enhance the spread of the Dharma in a systematic, organised, and compassionate way.
The Plan of Execution
This programme is open to only 60 applicants (across both Plan A and B), in line with the Buddha's first great commission, where He sent forth 60 fully enlightened Arahants to spread the Dharma.
"Go forth, O Bhikkhus… for the welfare and happiness of the many… teach, explain, establish, open up, analyze, and make plain the Dhamma." (Vinaya Mahāvagga I)
Plan A: Dhammaduta Training
For those who wish to be coached and trained as Skilled Dhammadutas.
Learn More About Plan APlan B: Dharma Mitra Supporter
For those who wish to support the Dhammadutas without joining the training programme.
Learn More About Plan BOur Sincere Appeal
Please never allow "Skillful Dharma Sharing" (Dhammaduta) to fade away!
Help us "Invest in Buddhist Human Capital Development" to ensure that the priceless outreach and sharing of the Buddha Dharma never disappear in this era and realm!
Yes, you read that correctly. The true Buddha Dharma can disappear if we do not develop and cultivate a culture and habit of Pariyatti, Paṭipatti, Paṭivedha, and Dhammaduta (Study, Practice, Realization, and Sharing).
Programme Details
Duration: 12 months, from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026
Approach: Leveraging a highly regarded Buddhist AI, our training motto is "Ideas that Work, Smart Approaches that Deliver Results."
About the Coach
Applicants motivated to become skilled Dhammadutas will be coached by Bro. Lim Kooi Fong, founder of NORBU AI and a renowned Dharma teacher with over 35 years of experience. He actively shares the Dharma within the Greater Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area and is a pioneer in developing one of the world's first Buddhist AIs. He has presented working papers on his technical experiences in South Korea, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Malaysia.
How to Join
- Commit to the 1-year training programme
- Participate in 4 online coaching sessions (Zoom)
- Join the N60DM WhatsApp group for support
- Be willing to scan daily for those ready to "come and see"
- Participate in one face-to-face meeting at the end
- Support NORBU AI via:
- Monthly: RM 100 / USD 30 for 12 months, OR
- One-time: RM 1,150 / USD 280
- Monthly "New Moon Puja" across three traditions. The Puja will be conducted to dedicate merits to our donors and their families. Puja will be held across three major Buddhist traditions: Theravada (with support from Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur), Mahayana (Pu Xian Vihara, Penang), and Vajrayana (Sakyamuni Dharma Centre, PJ/KL).
- Support the Dharma Mitras programme directly
- Monthly donation: RM 100 / USD 30 for 12 months, OR
- One-time donation: RM 1,150 / USD 280
- Access to view recorded video sessions
- Monthly "New Moon Puja" across three traditions.the Puja will be conducted to dedicate merits to our donors and their families. Puja will be held across three major Buddhist traditions: Theravada (with support from Buddhist Mahavihara, Kuala Lumpur), Mahayana (Pu Xian Vihara, Penang), and Vajrayana (Sakyamuni Dharma Centre, PJ/KL).
- Acknowledged as a "Dharma Mitra Supporter" for 1 year
All participants will receive a "60 Dharma Mitra Progress Report 2025-2026" at the end of the programme.