Japanese Buddhist monks strutted their stuff Wednesday in a contest highlighting sutra chanting skills, giving funeral sermons and, surprisingly, loud karate chops. The contest, held on the sidelines ...

TOKYO – A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s humanoid robot “Pepper” – a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a drum, the ...

The robot manufactured by SoftBank has been given a small set of priest's robes, a tablet with which to chant its sutras from, and it apparently does everything needed to conduct a Buddhist funeral. A ...

After working in the home, as an assistant at various stores, and as a waiter, SoftBank’s humanoid robot Pepper is adding Buddhist priest to the list of careers the robot can take on. Pepper can chant ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank's humanoid robot "Pepper" - a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a ...

Sacred Tibetan Buddhist chants for deep meditation, healing, and spiritual connection 🕉️🙏. Feel the vibration of peace and ...

In Japan, robots run hotels, get married and even have their own funerals. Now they can add Buddhist teacher to the list. A new humanoid robot is offering lessons in Buddhist teachings, and delivering ...

Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, presided over the royal bathing ritual and the first evening of Buddhist funeral chants for Her Royal Highness Princess ...