Robot "Converts" to Buddhism in South Korean Temple

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Korean Buddhist temples are opening their doors to high technology: in Seoul, a robot named Gabi has officially become an honorary monk. During a solemn initiation ceremony, the machine not only received traditional attire but also promised to follow specific "digital" precepts. This unusual experiment is designed to remind us that even artificial intelligence should be grounded in the values of compassion.

Robot "Converts" to Buddhism in South Korean Temple
In the Jogye Temple in Seoul, a humanoid robot named Gabi has officially undergone a Buddhist initiation ceremony. Dressed in monastic robes and holding prayer beads, the android vowed to follow five precepts adapted for technology. In addition to respecting life, Gabi must obey humans and conserve battery power. Having become an honorary monk for Buddha's Birthday, Gabi will participate in the famous Lantern Festival. The initiative emphasizes that the development of technology must not go against ethics and responsibility.

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