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Mummified Mongolian monk 'not dead'
Topic Started: Feb 6 2015, 12:21 AM (287 Views)
CJ
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A very minor case of serious brain damage

:mongolia: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-31125338 :mongolia:

A mummified monk found preserved in Mongolia last week has been baffling and astounding those who uncovered him.

Senior Buddhists say the monk, found sitting in the lotus position, is in a deep meditative trance and not dead.

Forensic examinations are under way on the remains, found wrapped in cattle skins in north-central Mongolia.

Scientists have yet to determine how the monk is so well preserved, though some think Mongolia's cold weather could be the reason.

But Dr Barry Kerzin, a physician to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, told the Siberian Times that the monk was in a rare state of meditation called "tukdam".



Okay, so "not dead" might be a bit far-fetched, but even so, it's amazing how well-preserved he is!
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Zero Revolution
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Wow, I wasn't expecting to see that when I clicked on the article link. :P That's certainly a very well-preserved body...I guess they can believe what they want about him being "in a meditative state" and "not dead," but it's definitely in a strange position. Very weird-looking. XD
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GrieferLord
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Tank Sniper

incredibly well preserved, even has a full head of hair!
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CJ
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A very minor case of serious brain damage

Well, you know what this means?

All things die and decay over time....unless you are the Mongols!
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GrieferLord
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Tank Sniper

lol so true.
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