<![CDATA[In the contemporary digital era, the “attention economy” and AI algorithms have intensified a crisis of “digital mindlessness.” This paper develops the “Mindful Technology” model by applying Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh’s engaged Buddhist philosophy to human–technology interaction. Methodologically, the study employs a qualitative design grounded in textual hermeneutics and thematic–conceptual synthesis. By analyzing five foundational works of Thích Nhất Hạnh, the research identifies a significant gap in current digital ethics: the absence of a comprehensive relational ontology. Theoretically, the study constructs a multi-layered framework that bridges Buddhist thought with contemporary concepts such as Donna Haraway’s sympoiesis, the Japanese aesthetic of Ma, and bell hooks’ ethics of care. This synthesis reframes digital devices not as external distractors but as “Dharma instruments” (Upaya) – potential skillful means for cultivating awareness. Conceptually, the model suggests a “Middle Way” for rapidly digitizing societies like Vietnam by shifting from passive consumption to conscious co-construction. While acknowledging the systemic power of algorithms, the paper proposes that this mindful perspective may offer an ethical groundwork for future discussions on human-centered AI and digital wellbeing.]]>
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