Robot giving Buddhist talks

[Aloka]

I came across this article today:

Bodhisattva robot in Japan delivers Buddhist sermons

By Haleigh Atwood

Designed to explain Buddhist teachings in an easy-to-understand way, creators hope the robot will boost temple visitor numbers.

Continues at the link:

https://www.lionsroar.com/bodhisattv...dhist-sermons/

Any comments in connection with the article ?

[lisehull]

The article says the robot gave the talk to an audience of monks and the media. I am sure neither of these groups will benefit from having Buddhism dumbed down so that the general public will be able to understand the teachings. And, I don't really think it will make people go to temples unless they want to go to temples. Just my two cents.

[woodscooter]

Buddhism doesn't have to resort to this kind of gimmick.

A man-made Android is the opposite of a master of bodhisattva compassion.

We get the message across with video recordings of teachers speaking. What's wrong with that?