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| Mummified Mongolian monk 'not dead' | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 6 2015, 12:21 AM (287 Views) | |
| CJ | Feb 6 2015, 12:21 AM Post #1 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-31125338 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 | Feb 6 2015, 03:31 AM Post #2 |
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Wow, I wasn't expecting to see that when I clicked on the article link. 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 | Feb 6 2015, 08:30 AM Post #3 |
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Tank Sniper
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incredibly well preserved, even has a full head of hair! |
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| CJ | Feb 6 2015, 10:01 PM Post #4 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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Well, you know what this means? All things die and decay over time....unless you are the Mongols! |
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| GrieferLord | Feb 7 2015, 10:50 AM Post #5 |
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Tank Sniper
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lol so true. |
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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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