Humanoid robot named 'Gabi' ordained as Buddhist monk, pledges devotion to 'holy Buddha'

A humanoid robot named Gabi was officially ordained as a Buddhist monk at Seoul's Jogyesa Temple, pledging digital-age vows ...

South Korea names first humanoid robot monk as it accepted the faith's vows

A humanoid robot named Gabi joined the Buddhist faith in South Korea on Wednesday, as the country strives to create ...

Robot novice monk receives Buddhist precepts in Seoul

A humanoid robot received Buddhist precepts in a special ordination-style ceremony at Jogye Temple, ahead of Buddha's ...

Meditating or Rebooting? A Robot Buddhist Monk Comes to South Korea.

Gabi, the newest monk at a temple in Seoul that is looking to spread Buddhism, vowed to not overcharge as it seeks ...
Interesting Engineering

South Korea’s robot monk Gabi joins Buddhist ceremony, takes vows at temple

The robot, named Gabi, stood 130 centimeters tall and was dressed in traditional brown Buddhist robes. Developed by China’s ...
WMAZ

Mummified monk revealed inside Buddha statue

The mummified remains of a monk have been revealed inside a nearly 1,000-year old Chinese statue of a Buddha. The mummy inside the gold-painted papier-mâché statue is believed to be that of Liuquan, a ...
The News International

AI meets spirituality: Robot monk unveiled in South Korea ahead of Buddha’s birthday

Have you ever imagined what will happen when AI takes over the position of spiritual leader? Initially, it seems like a ...