The Buddha Mummies of North Japan.
At select temples throughout northeastern Japan, the robed bodies of self-mummified Buddhist monks are worshipped as "Living Buddhas." They are thought to heal the sick, protect the living, and continue to inspire monks with the intense dedication of their ascetic discipline centuries befo...
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Online Access: | A Kanopy streaming video |
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Format: | Video |
Language: | English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
Documentary Educational Resources,
2017.
Kanopy Streaming, 2020. |
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