Mysteries of the Mummified Monks
Self-mummification, specifically the practice of Sokushinbutsu among Japanese ShugendÅ monks, presents a profound example of religious discipline and sacrifice. ShugendÅ, a syncretic form of Buddhism, incorporates elements from various religions, including animism, Shinto, and Taoism. The ultimate act of asceticism for these monks was to achieve self-mummification, a grueling process that symbolized reaching a state […]
