AI 'Robot Monk' Buddharoid Goes Viral in Japan, Delivers Sermons at Kyoto Temple

• An AI-powered robot monk, Buddharoid (also known as Mindar), is delivering Buddhist sermons at Shoren-in Temple in Kyoto, Japan.
• Developed in collaboration with robotics experts, the robot aims to make Buddhist teachings more accessible to younger audiences and international visitors.
• Buddharoid delivers sermons in Japanese with English and Chinese translations, and its videos have gone viral on social media.
• Unlike human monks, the AI system doesn't tire or forget scriptures, focusing on themes like compassion and self-reflection.
• The robot has become a major attraction, sparking debate on technology's role in religion, with discussions for wider adoption in other temples.