Master Xianfan looks at robot monk Xian'er as he demonstrates the robot's conversation function during a photo opportunity in Longquan Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Beijing, April 20, 2016. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
BEIJING: A Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Beijing has decided to ditch traditional ways and use technology to attract followers.
Longquan temple says it has developed a robot monk that can chant Buddhist mantras, move via voice command, and hold a simple conversation.
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