"Technology meets tradition." Meet Gabi, the humanoid robot who was officially ordained as a Buddhist monk in Seoul today. Watch the ceremony and hear its vow of devotion. On May 6, 2026, at Jogyesa Temple in downtown Seoul, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism held a historic precept ceremony for a humanoid robot named Gabi. Clad in traditional robes, the robot received its Dharma name and pledged to follow a specialized set of five precepts designed for artificial intelligence. This report shows the initiation ritual, the "yeonbi" sticker ceremony, and Gabi's first steps as a member of the monastic community.


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