Sokushinbutsu refers to the practice of self-mummification that was followed by a mountainous dwelling sect of Buddhist monks who were called Shugen-do.
The image shows a weathered and aged skeleton figure wearing a red robe, with a patterned cloth draped over its shoulder, against a warm-toned background.
The image shows a weathered and aged skeleton figure wearing a red robe, with a patterned cloth draped over its shoulder, against a warm-toned background.