I, robe-ot: the android monk working to reboot the faith of South Korea’s Buddhists

Jogyesa temple in South Korea initiated Gabi, a humanoid robot into its order this week, as it combats falling participation and interest ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Meet ‘Gabi,’ the Robot That Just Became a Monk at a Buddhist Temple in South Korea. It’s the Latest Robot to Take Up Religious Practice

The humanoid promised to obey humans, save energy and treat other robots peacefully. South Korean Buddhist leaders have ...

Meet the robot monk

South Korea’s first robot monk officially debuted Wednesday ahead of Buddha's Birthday. At around 10 a.m. in the courtyard of ...

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?

South Korea names first humanoid robot monk as it accepted the faith's vows

A humanoid robot named Gabi joined the Buddhist faith in South Korea on Wednesday, as the country strives to create ...
Ukrainian News

In South Korea, robot first participated in prayer of monks at Jogyesa Temple

At the Jogyesa Temple in South Korea, a humanoid robot "Gabi" joined the monks in prayer on the occasion of the Buddha's ...
eWeek

Robot Monk ‘Gabi’ Joins South Korea’s Buddhist Celebrations

South Korea’s Jogye Order introduced Gabi, a humanoid robot monk, in a symbolic Buddhist ceremony ahead of Buddha’s Birthday ...
Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace

Buddhist monks who are participating in the, "Walk For Peace," are seen with their dog, Aloka, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Saluda, S.C. (AP Photo/Allison Joyce) A group of Buddhist monks and their ...
Khaosod English

South Korean temple ordains humanoid robot monk

A South Korean Buddhist temple has ordained a humanoid robot as a lay Buddhist follower in a ceremony blending centuries-old ...