The Mystifying Practice of Self-Mummification: Sokushinbutsu and Its Origins

Delve into the enigmatic world of Sokushinbutsu, the rare and difficult practice of self-mummification. Discover its oldest known occurrence in the Himalayan region of India and learn about its journey to Japan through the ascetic practices of the Shugendo religion.

[jannetatrenholm]

Hmmm... I didn't know that was such a thing as self preservation!
But I knew that The Yogi can leave his body at wish! Of course after decades of practicing. Even then, not every Yogi can do that.
So I guess it is the same.

[sandraqureshi]

Ironically, Siddhartha Gotama gave up ascetic practices before he became Enlightened.

[lazyaz]

Tenzin oh my ... ok search tenzin from korra maybe its him 😳

[vihangaharshana]

Self mummification is literally per year until one day if you reach the enlightenment, then only you get aura and get out of your aura debt

[michaelfuxeklint]

Long time term suicide to get Nirvana ?? 🥴🥴🥴

[mel_fromhell]

It’s not difficult for someone anorexic

[annacarter]

...and the most absolutely pointless, decadent self-aggrandisement

[Babyimakpopstar]

Thats actually "Sheel samadhi pragya" This is done by pure, dedicated and powerful monks only. They do so because powerful people can choose the way they die. Im a Buddhist and i confirm this is true and request not to be taken a as a joke or to be joked abt.

BTW, can you pin me?