In South Korea, the Jogye Order, the country’s largest Buddhist denomination, has taken a unique and historic step by officially welcoming a robot named Gabi into the ranks of its monks,
In South Korea, the Jogye Order, the country’s largest Buddhist denomination, has taken a unique and historic step by officially welcoming a robot named Gabi into the ranks of its monks, marking a new development at the intersection of technology and spirituality. The unusual decision was made during a special ceremony aimed at building a stronger connection between modern artificial intelligence and ancient religious values. The initiative conveys the message that modern technology can be used for the benefit of humanity.
Robot Gabi will now perform its duties alongside human monks and help spread Buddhist philosophy among the public. The machine is expected to play a role in promoting values such as humanity, compassion, love, and responsibility. Religious circles say that the combination of technology and spirituality could open new avenues for human well-being. The robot has been specifically trained to educate people in South Korea and others about religious teachings and the fundamental principles of Buddhism, which is expected to make it an effective tool for religious education.
Experts say the use of AI in this way demonstrates that machines can also assist in promoting human emotions and ethical values. If the experiment proves successful, other religions may in the future seriously consider using technology in their outreach and educational activities. The initiative has attracted attention not only locally but also internationally, while the development is being viewed as evidence that technology and artificial intelligence are no longer limited to industry and commerce but are also entering the spiritual and intellectual spheres.
