Picture monks so devoted to their spiritual journey that they’ve turned their bodies into timeless relics through a grueling regimen that defies the limits of human endurance. Prepare to have your mind blown as we dive into the captivating world of sokushinbutsu, the ancient Japanese practice of Buddhist self-mummification that has spread throughout Asia. — Read the rest
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