The Buddha in the Robot (Paperback)

~ Masahiro Mori (Author)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Kosei Publishing Company (December 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4333010020
• ISBN-13: 978-4333010028
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #674,080 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mechanical Spirituality, October 23, 2003

By	Gretchen Stolte (Drain, OR USA) - See all my reviews

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".

5.0 out of 5 stars i love this book!, June 22, 2005

By	sharpie_revolution (The Valley, CA) - See all my reviews

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.)

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique and refreshing approach to Buddhist themes, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

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.