A book that goes beyond the historical aspects of self-mummification, Living Buddhas is a unique masterpiece in which the author talks about the diverse religious influences that led to the sect of Shugendo, on life and death being two sides of the same coin (and how these mummified monks are neither alive, nor dead, but…… Continue reading Living Buddhas and Japanese mummies
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Book Review: My Spiritual Autobiography
The evolution of His Holiness’ soul along his current life is depicted in the book’s 3 parts – firstly as a human being, secondly as a Buddhist monk and thirdly as Dalai-Lama, representing the spiritual culture of his Tibetan ethnic origins. The first two parts start out full of hope – underlining the importance of…… Continue reading Book Review: My Spiritual Autobiography