This RITUAL will KILL YOU (*DISTRESSING IMAGES*)

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#1 -- "The Metamorphosis" -- 1:16 -- There are many extreme religious practices and rituals out there, but there may be none more extreme than the Buddhist monk practice of "Sokushinbutsu".

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[paulogaviola]

The chills you get once it all sinks in.

[Xyt]

For those interested: this practice was actually banned in Japan in 1879 by emperor himself. It was considered a ritual suicide.

[dsouthmonster]

Sometimes it's nice when you get to the end and realize "Oh this wasn't a horror story this was a reminder that life could always be worse"

[ericridge]

I am 70 days sober and your videos have been a big help. Thank You Mr.Ballen for being there for me in my darkest days.

[pan]

I don't remember why I looked into it, but I remember researching this a while back. The tea + saltwater combo in phase 2, iirc, is said to act like a brine as well. They're essentially curing/pickling themselves while alive to further hinder decomposition.

[paularndt]

This ritual gives a whole new meaning to the word commitment.

[umarari]

He's so good at story telling to the point that a 20mins video feels like 5mins

[gingerale]

Fun fact: this practice is referenced in all of the shiekah shrines in Breath of The Wild. At the end of each shrine, a mummified monk is waiting to give Link the reward for completing the puzzle they left for him.

Crazy how something so morbid shows up in a Zelda game, isn't it?

[halogenisys]

I know its been a year but theres no better story teller i like to listen to

[grimtea]

Sometimes history and the study of culture can be more captivating (and actually more terrifying and bizarre) than horror stories and crazy coincidences. This is a great example of that.

[zombienursern]

Oh, how I miss Mr. Ballen uploading 3, 4, even 5 times a week. Those were the glory days. 💖

[SAVAGESUN]

If you got something out of today's episode, and you haven't done this already, the next time the like button is seeking spiritual guidance, direct him to participate in the sokushinbutsu ritual.

[briancollins]

Normally I cut past ads but MrBallen has a way of delivering an ad that it doesn't drive me bananas. It's appreciated

[HorrorMovieFreak]

I’m a nurse and one of the worst night shifts of my life just ended. When I got the notification that this video was uploaded, it gave me the happiest feeling I’ve had all night!

There is so much sorrow and misery in the world, having a port in the storm like Mr. Ballen makes all the difference

[vin]

I grew up Buddhist and was always fascinated with the discipline and pain tolerance that monks can attain. The video coverage of Buddhist monks participating in self-immolation in protest while sitting in the lotus position and not writhing in pain has always been a terrifying image. This story ranks right up there.

[akwetfire]

mrballen is the only person in existence that can make advertising worth sitting through, it's Yakuza substory level ridiculous and I love it

[Displc]

Fascinating, how “strong” your mind must be to be so committed to such a slow and difficult suicide. Insane

[agyakwakuananse]

Mr Ballen you must win an Oscar. Your style of storytelling is a whole different level from the numerous dudes and ladies on all social media. Enjoy your day bro.

[thodempire]

This is the type of story I miss. The strange, dark and mysterious. I like the true crime stuff, but this story is why I'm subscribed to Mr.Ballen in the first place.

[Xandrius]

Man, the will power that human beings are capable of producing is unbelievable. it’s such a shame we can’t all have this level of dedication towards peace and love.