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Churenji and sokushinbutsu（注連寺と即身仏）

ちゅうれんじとそくしんぶつ Churenji and the Living Buddha

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The mummified body of a monk who fasted himself to death; six such figures survive in this plain alone.

FAQ

Where is Churenji and the Living Buddha?: It is in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Churenji and the Living Buddha?: The mummified body of a monk who fasted himself to death; six such figures survive in this plain alone. The focus is Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Churenji and the Living Buddha established?: It dates from 825 by tradition.

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