Buddhist Monk Mummy

The image depicts a Sokushinbutsu Buddhist monk mummy, sitting in a meditative posture, wearing a traditional yellow robe. The monk's body is preserved through the ancient and intense practice of Sokushinbutsu, where monks would pursue extreme asceticism, ultimately reaching the state of mummification while still alive. The monk's posture reflects serenity and calmness, a deep connection to the spiritual journey, even in death. The yellow robe is a symbol of the monk’s commitment to asceticism and religious devotion. The preserved body, although a mummy, retains a sense of peace and stillness, indicative of the monk's long years of meditation and discipline.

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