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[Buddhist mummies in Japan]

I Morimoto1

  • 1Department of Anatomy, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan.

Kaibogaku Zasshi. Journal of Anatomy
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
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Japanese Buddhist mummies, including artificial preservation methods, have been categorized into four groups based on religious beliefs. Research identifies three main mummification types, with artificial methods primarily linked to the Shingon sect.

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Area of Science:

  • Anthropology
  • Religious Studies
  • Archaeology

Context:

  • Japanese Buddhist mummies, particularly those from the 17th-19th centuries, challenge assumptions about preservation in humid climates.
  • The existence of artificial mummification in Japan was not widely recognized until 1961.

Purpose:

  • To classify and analyze the different types and ideological backgrounds of Japanese Buddhist mummies.
  • To differentiate between natural, intentional natural, and artificial mummification techniques.

Summary:

  • Japanese Buddhist mummies are categorized into four groups (A-D) based on religious affiliations (Amitabha, Shingon sect/sokushin-butsu, Maitreya).
  • Three mummification types are identified: natural (Type I), intentional natural (Type II), and artificial (Type III).
  • Artificial mummification (Type III) is exclusively associated with sokushin-butsu mummies of the Shingon sect (Group B).

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Impact:

  • Provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the diversity of mummification practices in Japan.
  • Highlights the unique artificial mummification techniques employed by the Shingon Buddhist sect.
  • Contributes to the study of religious practices, preservation methods, and cultural history in Japan.