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  • Followers of Shugendo, an ancient form of Buddhism, the monks died in the ultimate act of self-denial.

    Archive 2007-07-01 2007

  • Followers of Shugendo, an ancient form of Buddhism, the monks died in the ultimate act of self-denial.

    The Self-Mummified Monks of Japan 2007

  • Are you going to be doing something related to Shugendo/the yamabushi?

    what i'm working on... 2008

  • Talking about enlightenment, have you ever thought of exhibiting your enlightened state through a spot of Shugendo self-mummification?

    The Truth Will Out. Fathorse 2008

  • On Sunday, His Holiness will tour the holiest Shinto shrine of Ise before presiding over an interfaith forum participated by Shinto, Buddhist and Shugendo faiths at the Kogakkan University.

    Dalai Lama Arrives In Ise City To Fulfill Key Commitment 2007

  • On Sunday, His Holiness will tour the holiest Shinto shrine of Ise before presiding over an interfaith forum participated by Shinto, Buddhist and Shugendo faiths at the Kogakkan University.

    Dalai Lama Arrives In Ise City To Fulfill Key Commitment 2007

  • You will find it in both Shingon and Tendai Buddhism and also within the Shugendo practices that have connections to both Shingon and Tendai.

    Speedlinking 11/21/07 William Harryman 2007

  • Shugendo is an old Japanese way of searching and knowing better what the Man and Nature are.

    waterdiluted Diary Entry waterdiluted 2005

  • Instead of being masterless Samurai who (usually) still upheld Bushido, Yamabushi were monks who gave up many worldly vices in favor of their own code, Shugendo.

    waterdiluted Diary Entry waterdiluted 2005

  • "According to Zao, this Niigata is something of a recluse and has become a Shugendo monk."

    Floating City Lustbader, Eric 1990

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