Home Emerging Tech News Buddhism has entered the robot age with a monk named Gabi The Korea Herald A humanoid robot has joined a Buddhist ceremony in Seoul, and it was a sight to behold. The robot, named Gabi, was introduced at Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul during a ceremony held ahead of Buddha’s Birthday celebrations. The 1.3-meter-tall robot received the Dharma name “Gabi” during a special refuge ceremony conducted by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order. Why a robot became a real monk in a real temple AP News This is not a prop sitting in the corner of a tech demo. The robot appeared in traditional Buddhist robes, bowed, prayed, and participated in the ceremony alongside monks. AP reported that Gabi is expected to serve as an honorary monk during the celebratory period around Buddha’s Birthday. The Jogye Order has treated the project as part of a broader attempt to connect Buddhism with younger generations in South Korea.…