Title: Living buddhas
Description: "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, an amalgamation of three distinct religious traditions"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Mummies, Customs and practices, Shugen (Sect), Buddhist sects, Japan, antiquities
Places: Yamagata-ken, Japan