Robot Becomes a Buddhist Monk in South Korea
Robot “Gabi” Ordained in South Korea Ahead of Buddha’s Birthday A humanoid robot named “Gabi” was ordained at Jogyesa Temple in South Korea on Wednesday, just prior to Buddha’s birthday on May 24th. This marked the first recorded instance of a robot participating in such a ceremony. Gabi, standing at 4 feet 3 inches, was […]
Humanoid robot becomes a Buddhist monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul.
Humanoid Robot Ordained as Monk in Seoul In a rather unique event, a high-tech humanoid robot was officially ordained as a monk at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul on Wednesday. This robot, named “Gabi,” is a $13,500 Unitree G1 model and stands just over four feet tall. Dressed in a traditional brown robe, simple shoes, and […]
A new study indicates that monk fruit has health benefits beyond just its sweetness.
Monk fruit, often recognized as a zero-calorie sweetener, may actually offer more health benefits than just adding sweetness to our foods, according to a new study. This research, published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, highlights that various types of monk fruit contain a blend of antioxidants and other bioactive plant […]
Matthew McConaughey shares how a monk friend convinced him not to live in a monastery.
Matthew McConaughey Shares His Near-Monk Life Path Matthew McConaughey recently opened up about a significant moment in his life that could have taken him down a different road. During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” the 56-year-old actor revealed that he seriously contemplated becoming a monk. “I spent a year in Australia in ’88-’89, and […]
Monk files a lawsuit against the DOJ for accusing him of embezzling $3.6 million in COVID relief funds.
Massachusetts Monk Sues Over Dismissed Fraud Charges A monk from Massachusetts, Father Andrew Bushell, is claiming that an “insidious lie” led to allegations of him being a fraudulent clergyman, resulting in fraud charges associated with coronavirus relief funds that were later dropped. However, according to recent court documents, his church and personal reputation may never […]
China Removes Leading Shaolin Monk over Allegations of Fathering a Child and Misappropriating Money
Over the weekend, Chinese authorities initiated an investigation into Xiyong Ting, the abbot of Xiaolin Temple. The inquiries are related to allegations of embezzlement, misuse of temple funds, sexual misconduct, and breaches of Buddhist teachings. Located in Henan Province, central China, Shorin Temple was established in 495 and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage […]
Monk from the Middle Ages writes about hangovers, weather, and Vikings showcased in Ireland
Exploring Medieval Monastery Life Through Graffiti A 1,300-year-old collection of graffiti reveals that life in medieval monasteries wasn’t just about sacred chants and texts. This fascinating graffiti is currently exhibited at Kildaa Street, in the National Museum of Ireland, as part of “The Word of Waves: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe,” running […]
Hindu Monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Faces Murder Charges in the Case of Chittagong Court Lawyer Saiful Islam Alif
Dhaka: Chinmoy Krishna Das, a key leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammirit Sanathani Jagalan Jot, was detained on Monday. His arrest is linked to the murder of lawyer Saiful Islamic Arif, who was reportedly attacked on court premises on November 7th last year. A request from the police led to Chittagong Metropolitan Magistrate Sm […]
De’Aaron Fox’s wife has heated moment with Kings’ Malik Monk
The tense war of words between De'aaron Fox's wife Recee Fox and Malik Monk was all caught up in the video following Friday's Kings-Spurs game. De'aaron returned to Sacramento for the first time since trading with the Spurs in February, and his wife and former teammates were found to be actively talking to each other […]
Wild Video Shows De’Aaron Fox’s Wife Getting Into Heated On-Court Argument With His Former Kings Teammate Malik Monk
Well, damn hot! What's going on here? San Antonio Spurs Point Guard De'aaron Fox He recently returned to Sacramento to play the former franchise with the Kings, but instead talks about a video showing his wife, Recee Fox, in a crazy on-court discussion with his ex-teammate. Friar Malik. The Friday night game between the Kings […]