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Living Buddhas: The Selfmummified Monks Of Yamagata, Japan,Used
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Northern Japan Is Home To An Ancient, Esoteric Tradition Of Selfmummifying Buddhist Monks, Little Known To The Outside World. Long After Death, These Ascetics Continue To Be Revered As Living Buddhas. This First Englishlanguage Work On The Subject Recounts The Process By Which These Monks Starve Themselves For A Decade, Bury Themselves Alive With Only A Small Breathing Tube, And Meditate Until Death. After Three Years, The Mummified Body Is Exhumed And Displayed. The Biographies Of Various Monks Are Presented Within, As Is An Examination Of The Religious Beliefs Involved, An Amalgamation Of Three Distinct Religious Traditions. Also Explored Is The Role Of Asceticism In Religion, And Beliefs About Life And Death Shared By The Buddhist Sects Involved In Selfmummification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Living Buddhas: The Self-Mummified Monks of Yamagata, Japan' about? A: This book explores the unique tradition of self-mummifying monks in Northern Japan, detailing their ascetic practices, beliefs, and the process of mummification.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ken Jeremiah.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 242 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is published in paperback.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on May 24, 2010.
- Q: Is this book in English? A: Yes, this is the first English-language work on the subject of self-mummifying monks.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as asceticism in religion, beliefs about life and death, and the unique cultural practices of the Buddhist sects involved.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it provides detailed accounts and examinations suitable for academic interest in religious studies and anthropology.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations? A: Yes, this is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: It is the first comprehensive account in English of the self-mummification process and the traditions surrounding it, offering insights into a little-known aspect of Japanese Buddhism.