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Robot Becomes Buddhist Monk in South Korea: 'I Will Devote Myself'

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A robot monk named Gabi made its official debut on Wednesday, May 6th, at Jogye Temple in Soul. The robot monk folded its hands and bowed to the monks and began praying as it devoted itself.

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