Living buddhas

"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.

שנה

2010

שפה

English

הוצאה

McFarland & Co., Inc.

מהדורות

2

עמודים

236

ISBN

9780786448807

מקור הנתונים: Wikidata