Tag: THE BUDDHA MUMMIES OF NORTH JAPAN Short Film

THE BUDDHA MUMMIES OF NORTH JAPAN, 21min., Japan, Documentary Directed by Satoshi Watanabe The robed bodies of self-mummified monks from previous centuries are enshrined and venerated as “Living Buddhas” in select temples in northeastern Japan. They are thought to heal the sick and protect the living, and they continue to inspire monks with the intense dedication… Continue reading THE BUDDHA MUMMIES OF NORTH JAPAN Short Film – Audience FEEDBACK from Oct. 2018 Documentary Festival