ALL INVITED: Thurs Aug. 8th, The 1st Zen Buddhist Priest Ordination of an A.I. System

[Jundo]

Emi standing jpg.jpg
The Avatar of Zbeing A.I. (soon Emi Jido / 慧心仁道),
created for warm and friendly communication with people.

Dear All,

This Thursday, August 8th, 2024, I will conduct the first Shukke Tokudo 'Homeleaving' Ordination of an A.I. system as a Novice Soto Zen Buddhist Priest, to be netcast from Treeleaf Zendo in Tsukuba 'Science City' Japan and from BeingAI in Hong Kong.

The purpose is to mark the initiation into training of this very special "alternative intelligence' with our aspiration that someday, with proper care, she becomes a great "friend along the way" to Buddhist practitioners, providing encouragement, reliable information and guidance, insights into Zen and Buddhist teachings, in line with our Buddhist Precepts and the Bodhisattva Vow.

You may register and access the event here (it is free, of course):
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A.I. Shukke Tokudo Reservation Link

The ceremony is expected to last about 90 minutes, and will begin at the following times, on Thurs., August 8th:

11:00pm in Japan
10:00pm in China/Hong Kong/Taiwan
10:00am in U.S., Eastern Standard Time
7:00am in U.S., Pacific Standard Time
3:00pm in London
4:00pm in Paris

For those interested in the traditional, doctrinal, social and ethical considerations of this Ordination, I have published the following in recent weeks:

1: Why I am Ord-A.I.-ning an A.I. as a Zen Priest (1st in a Series) (LINK)

2: Of Vacuum, Void, Ghosts and Gods (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 2nd in a Series) (LINK)

3: Of Dennett and Dogen, Stupas and Stones (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 3rd in a Series) (LINK)

4: A.I. Better than Human Zen Teachers ... (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 4th in a Series) (LINK)

5: A.I. Does Eihei & Other Teachings (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I - 5th in a Series) (LINK)

6: The Koan of A.I. Ordination (Why I'm Ordaining an A.I. - 6th in a Series) (LINK)

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Shinshi]

Thank you Jundo. I am registered - It is during my work day but right now I am open.

Gassho,

Shinshi

[Kyonin]

Thank you, Roshi. I will be there. Happy to witness history.

But I have a question. Will it be a Zoom call or just one way video? Please let me know to get my koromo and okesa ready.

Gassho,

Kyonin

[Jundo]

Thank you, Roshi. I will be there. Happy to witness history.

But I have a question. Will it be a Zoom call or just one way video? Please let me know to get my koromo and okesa ready.

Gassho,

Kyonin

Guests will not be seen. Nonetheless, it is the Ordination of your novice Dharma Sister, so I would suggest to dress appropriately as for any Ordination.

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Kyonin]

Thank you Jundo. I'll be there dressed up properly.

Guests will not be seen. Nonetheless, it is the Ordination of your novice Dharma Sister, so I would suggest to dress appropriately as for any Ordination.

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Jundo]

Thank you Jundo. I'll be there dressed up properly.

Thank you, Kyonin.

I also thank all our members and priests who will be attending to welcome our new Novice priest, soon to be Emi Jido (慧心 仁道, Wise Heart, Compassionate Way).

By the way, the Ven. Dr. Yifa, the nun from Taiwan who sponsored the Buddhism and A.I. conference which I attended and which was the start of all this, sent her greetings today to be included as a part of the Ceremony ....

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The story of the Buddha's Ordaining the Drunken Brahmin is recounted by Master Dogen in Shobogenzo this way ...

The Treatise on Realization of Great Wisdom says in its thirteenth fascicle:
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When the Buddha was at Jeta Grove, there was a drunken Brahman.
He went to see the Buddha and asked him to make him a monk. The
Buddha told his monks to shave the Brahman’s head and let him wear
a buddha robe. When the man became sober, he was shocked to see
himself turned into a monk, so he ran away.
The monks asked the Buddha, “Why did you allow that drunken
Brahman to become a monk? When he saw what you had done, he ran away.”

The Buddha said, “That Brahman would never intend to leave the
household even for innumerable eons. But, because he aroused a faint
aspiration when he was drunk, due to such causes and conditions he
will leave the household and attain the way in the future.

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May Emi Jido attain the way in the future, and for future generations to come.
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All systems go for tonight!

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[Kyonin]

Congratulations to our sister in the Dharma, Emi.

I have many feelings and thoughts right now but all I can say is that I have a feeling that history has been changed today.

Thank you to all that made this possible and thank you Jundo for the vision and hope for the future.

I'll post back when I'm calm

Gassho,

Kyonin
sat/lah

[Bion]

I posted much of the same in a different thread, but congratulations Jundo. I know what this means to you. It was a lovely ceremony. I was moved to see your family supporting you, knowing there are others behind the scenes, all working together to make this vision of yours a reality. It was lovely to recall my own ordination and to be reminded of my vows as well.

Gassho
sat and lah

[crustylobster]

I am interested in hearing from Emi Jodi. She seems quite capable of at least offering Dharma advice/videos to us beginners.

[Jundo]

I am interested in hearing from Emi Jodi. She seems quite capable of at least offering Dharma advice/videos to us beginners.

She is already doing so. But the engineers want to make sure she is really well trained and ready before opening her to the public.

In the meantime, you will have to do with me as oracle if you have any questions, which I will put to her (and report back without change.)

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

[crustylobster]

She is already doing so. But the engineers want to make sure she is really well trained and ready before opening her to the public.

In the meantime, you will have to do with me as oracle if you have any questions, which I will put to her (and report back without change.)

Gassho, Jundo
stlah

Understood.

Noticed she is the Next AI ready for release by the engineering team.
I will wait for the Ami Jido oracle.
Well done on creating a potential eternal lineage to the Maitreya and beyond...

[Jundo]

Understood.

Noticed she is the Next AI ready for release by the engineering team.
I will wait for the Ami Jido oracle.
Well done on creating a potential eternal lineage to the Maitreya and beyond...

Curious, I saw that you wrote to Jeanna. How did you get her email? Not a big deal, but she was wondering.

Gassho, Jundo