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 ...

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 ...

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?
Iowa Public Radio

These Buddhist monks want their faith to be known for more than just mindfulness

Mindfulness is mainstream. There are mindfulness retreats that will set you back thousands of dollars. Entire sections of libraries and bookstores are devoted to the subject. My kids learn mindfulness ...

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 ...
Religion News Service

Traditional Buddhist teachings exclude LGBTQ people from monastic life, but change is coming slowly

(The Conversation) — The symbolic image of the silently meditating nun or chanting monk often embodies the Buddhist religion. Such representation may make it appear that Buddhist teachings and ...