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The extreme and spiritual practice of self-mummification by Japanese Buddhist monks for enlightenment.#history #ancient #buddhism #japan | The Real Moment

Sokushinbutsu is a practice followed by certain Buddhist monks in Japan, primarily from the Shingon sect, aimed at achieving self-mummification. This ritual, considered a path to enlightenment, requires years of intense preparation and ultimately results in the monk’s death and preservation as a mummy. The process begins with a phase known as Mokujikigyō, or “tree-eating.” During this period, which lasts for about 1,000 days, monks consume a very restrictive diet consisting of nuts, seeds, and b