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Meet ‘Gabi,’ the Robot That Just Became a Monk at a Buddhist Temple in South Korea. It’s the Latest Robot to Take Up Religious Practice

The humanoid promised to obey humans, save energy and treat other robots peacefully. South Korean Buddhist leaders have recently started to embrace artificial intelligence ...
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Buddhist monk accused of child sexual abuse is released on bail in Sri Lanka

India, May 24 -- A Sri Lankan court released on bail a senior Buddhist monk who was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing ...

Can a robot achieve enlightenment? Humanoid AI robot debuts as Buddhist monk

A humanoid robot powered by AI was just ordained as a Buddhist monk. Is this innovation in religion or crossing a line?
Northwest Asian Weekly

Buddhist peace order to dedicate Peace Pagoda

Over 80 Buddhist monks and nuns from around the world are expected to attend a ceremony on Saturday, May 23, dedicating the ...

Buddhist temples open doors to BTS fans as concert dates see hotel prices surge

Buddhist temples in and around Busan are offering free or low-cost accommodation to BTS fans after the K-pop group’s concerts ...

Korea welcomes robotic buddhist monk at a real monastery. It’s a sign of things to come.

South Korea’s largest Buddhist order has introduced Gabi, a humanoid robot monk, raising fresh questions about how AI and robotics may fit into spiritual life.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your I ...

Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down on Japan’s Miyajima Island

A Buddhist hall in Western Japan known for housing an "eternal flame" that has been burning for over 1,000 years caught fire ...