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Zen and a Robot. Koji Tanaka (ANU)
5:30 pm
Zen and a Robot. Koji Tanaka (ANU)
@ Philosophy Hall Rm 716
Jan 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ABSTRACT: In 2019, a humanoid robot named Mindar delivered its first Buddhist sermon at Kōdaiji Temple in Kyoto, Japan. Designed to resemble Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Mindar recited the Buddha’s teachings from the Heart Sūtra, a central Buddhist text that explores the concept of emptiness. Against the serene backdrop of Kōdaiji’s traditional architecture, Mindar’s presence was a striking fusion of modern technology and centuries-old tradition. While Mindar was largely well-received in Japan, its debut[...]
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