Robot unveiled at Kyoto temple to share Buddha's teachings (1/3)

A robot modeled after Kannon Bodhisattva and designed to explain the teachings of Buddha in plain terms is unveiled to the media at Kodaiji Temple in the city of Kyoto, Japan, Feb. 23, 2019. The robot — named Mindar — gave a speech on the Heart Sutra and humanity with English and Chinese subtitles projected on a wall as music played in the background. (Photo/IC)

A robot modeled after Kannon Bodhisattva and designed to explain the teachings of Buddha in plain terms is unveiled to the media at Kodaiji Temple in the city of Kyoto, Japan, Feb. 23, 2019. The robot — named Mindar — gave a speech on the Heart Sutra and humanity with English and Chinese subtitles projected on a wall as music played in the background. (Photo/IC)

A robot modeled after Kannon Bodhisattva and designed to explain the teachings of Buddha in plain terms is unveiled to the media at Kodaiji Temple in the city of Kyoto, Japan, Feb. 23, 2019. The robot — named Mindar — gave a speech on the Heart Sutra and humanity with English and Chinese subtitles projected on a wall as music played in the background. (Photo/IC)