Gereon Kopf
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Gereon Kopf is a leading scholar in the philosophy of religion, comparative philosophy, and Buddhist studies, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology and Mahāyāna Buddhist thought. His most-cited work, "Does AI Have Buddha-Nature?" (2020), explores the metaphysical, soteriological, and ethical dimensions of including humanoid robots like Mindar—enshrined as a Kannon Bodhisattva at Kōdaiji temple—in religious rituals. Kopf argues that Mahāyāna Buddhism’s rejection of dualism and its claim that even “insentient beings are buddha-nature” challenges Western assumptions about consciousness and personhood. This contribution has sparked interdisciplinary dialogue on AI ethics, robotics, and religious practice, earning 2 citations and significant attention in emerging fields. Kopf’s broader research integrates Japanese Buddhist traditions, Western philosophy, and contemporary issues, making him a vital voice in debates on technology, spirituality, and identity. His work invites students and researchers to reconsider the boundaries of the human, the divine, and the artificial in a rapidly evolving world.
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