The Buddha in the Robot

By Masahiro Mori

Dr. Mori explores Buddhism through his perspective as a robot engineer. He even postulates that robots have the buddha-nature. He confronts Buddhist themes such as the notion of ego as if they were... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4333010020
• ISBN13: 9784333010028
• Release Date: December 1989
• Publisher: Kosei Publishing Co
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.7" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

i love this book!

This was a really wonderful book. I was a bit intimidated after buying it, so it took me a little while to get started but was soon relieved to find that it is not only beautiful written, but also easy to understand. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in "universal truths" (ie the facts that are revealed through both religion and science.)

Mechanical Spirituality

The Buddha in the Robot is one of the most beautifully written, engaging books ever published. Spirituality is mechanicalized but fecund with meaning. Highly recommended for "searchers".

A unique and refreshing approach to Buddhist themes

Dr. Mori explores Buddhism through his perspective as a robot engineer. He even postulates that robots have the buddha-nature. He confronts Buddhist themes such as the notion of ego as if they were engineering problems and comes to surprisingly clear resolutions. Along the way, he poses many interesting questions that perhaps only a robot engineer would think of. Why do we have two nostrils -- not just one? Why don't we have "earlids" similar to eyelids? His inquiries are highly engaging.Masahiro Mori offers such a unique exploration of Buddhist philosophy. It's definitely worthwhile for anyone who is a serious student of Buddhism and comfortable with a scientific perspective.