Buddhist monk Taigen Yokoyama demonstrates his karate technique by breaking tiles at the Life Ending Industry Expo in Tokyo, on December 9, 2015 Buddhist monk Taigen Yokoyama demonstrates his karate ...

TOKYO (Reuters) – A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s humanoid robot “Pepper” – a Buddhist priest for hire at funerals. Chanting sutras in a computerized voice while tapping a ...

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More (Reuters) — A Japanese company has introduced a new role for SoftBank’s ...

The Jewish-born comedian had secretly arranged the elaborate service, in which he will be ordained as a monk. (JTA) — Garry Shandling, the award-winning American Jewish comedian who died last week at ...

The funeral incense curled in delicate wisps as Buddhist monks in purple and orange robes chanted sutras. Mourners in black suits bowed their heads.On the altar before them was the dearly departed: a ...

Comedian Garry Shandling will be ordained a monk as he’s laid to rest in an intricate Buddhist funeral service next month. The late comic — who was a devout Buddhist — arranged the ceremony before he ...

Funeral traditions vary by faith, in such areas as preparing the body, how the beloved is remembered, the structure of ceremonies, and the final resting place for the body. Here are brief overviews of ...

(JTA) — Garry Shandling, the award-winning American Jewish comedian who at 66, will have a Buddhist funeral. The service, which Shandling had arranged secretly, will take place next month, TMZ ...