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BL
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1027891
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b782261
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| Main Entry
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Jeremiah, Ken.
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| Title & Author
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Living buddhas : : the self-mummified monks of Yamagata, Japan /\ Ken Jeremiah.
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| Publication Statement
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Jefferson, N.C. :: McFarland & Co. Publishers,, ©2010.
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1 online resource (vi, 236 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0786456027
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: 9780786456024
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0786448806
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9780786448807
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-232) and index.
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| Contents
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pt. 1. Mummification and immortality -- pt. 2. Self-mummified monks -- pt. 3. Religious beliefs and secret teachings -- pt. 4. Asceticism and the pursuit of death -- pt. 5. Death and immortality.
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| Abstract
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"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.
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Mummies-- Japan-- Yamagata-ken.
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Shugen (Sect)-- Customs and practices.
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Mummies.
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RELIGION-- Buddhism-- Rituals Practice.
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Japan, Yamagata-ken.
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| Dewey Classification
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294.3/43880952116
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| LC Classification
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BQ5680.M85J47 2010eb
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