Living buddhas: the self-mummified monks of Yamagata, Japan
"Northern Japan is home to the tradition of self-mummifying Buddhist monks. Long after death, these ascetics continue to be revered as living Buddhas. The biographies of various monks are presented within this history of self-mummification, as is an examination of the religious beliefs involved...
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Format: | Print Book |
Language: | English |
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WorldCat: | WorldCat |
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Published: |
Jefferson, N.C [u.a.]
McFarland
c2010
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In: | Year: 2010 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Präfektur Yamagata
/ Buddhism
/ Shugen (Sect)
/ Monk
/ Mummy
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Further subjects: | B
Mummies (Japan) (Yamagata-ken)
B Shugen (Sect) Customs and practices |