Sokushinbutsu (即身仏)

Sokushinbutsu (即身仏) were Buddhist monks or priests who caused their own deaths in a way that resulted in theirmummification. This practice reportedly took place almost exclusively in northern Japan around the Yamagata Prefecture. It is believed that many hundreds of monks tried, but only between 16 and 24 such mummifications have been discovered to date. The practice is not advocated or practiced today by any Buddhist sect.

i have been absorbed by the thought of this
via inquiry
buddhism v. jainism
and the magic words of olaf stenberg
re: the buddhist mummification process
after he stumbled upon the diverse anonymous/wikileaks demo
15 january 2011
wikileaks day of action
he offered alternative alternative perspectives