Temple employs robot monk to chant mantras in China


The robot monk is a perpect fusion of science and Buddhism: Master Xianfan, Xian'er's creator




At 2-feet high, the robot features yellow robes, a shaved head, and a small tablet atop his belly, chants mantras, answers questions, spreads Buddhism from temple in Beijing, China. An ancient Chinese Buddhist temple uses modern means to disseminate wisdom with the help of a small robot monk.