Robot Becomes Buddhist Monk in South Korea
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In a ceremony this week, South Korea's largest Buddhist order ordained a robot monk. Not everyone is thrilled about the prospect of robot monks.
Gabi, 1.3 meters high humanoid, participated in the rite in the temple Jogye of Seoul with ceremonial rosary and adapted precepts
In South Korea, a Buddhist monk of a new kind has just entered service: a biped robot, the first to enter orders. An experiment of a Buddhist temple in Seoul that allows religious to reflect on the future place of technology within religion.
A photo has emerged from South Korea that has astonished the entire world. Here, a humanoid robot has officially become a Buddhist monk. This robot, named "Gabi," participated in a special religious ceremony at a famous Buddhist temple in Seoul.
Robot Becomes Buddhist Monk in South Korea
A humanoid robot dubbed “Gabi” became a Buddhist monk at the Jogyesa Temple in South Korea on Wednesday, in advance of Buddha’s birthday on May 24. It was the first documented instance of a robot undergoing the sugye ceremony of monastic devotion. The post Robot Becomes Buddhist Monk in South Korea appeared first on Breitbart.
In South Korea, a humanoid robot has embraced Buddhism. For the first time in the history of Buddhism, a humanoid robot has been officially ordained as a Buddhist monk. The miraculous event took place at the famous Jogyesa Temple in the capital Seoul on Vesak Day, the birthday of Buddha. The robot that was ordained has been named 'Kabi'. The word 'Kabi' in Korean is said to mean kindness. The humanoid robot is about 130 centimeters tall. During …
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