Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh  For nearly a thousand years, the remote mountains of northern Japan held a profound and haunting ritual—Sokushinbutsu, the practice of self-mummification. Driven by their beliefs in transcending life to reach eternal enlightenment, Buddhist monks engaged in this deeply meditative journey that pushed the boundaries of the human spirit and body. This ritual, believed to bridge the earthly and divine, is one of the most intense and chilling practices ever recorded in religious history. The Ritual of Sokushinbutsu: Journey to Enlightenment or Starvation? 🪔🍂 Beginning as early as the 11th century and lasting until the 19th century, Sokushinbutsu was practiced in the secluded mountains of Yamagata Prefecture by the monks of the Shingon sect. The aim? To achieve nirvana through unimaginable sacrifice. This process was not just symbolic; it was a meticulously planned and executed ritual that required years of preparation. It was the ultimate test of endurance,...

By Jude Obuseh  Step into the mystical city of Varanasi, where ancient traditions intertwine with spiritual enlightenment in a way that might astonish you! 🇮🇳💀 In the heart of Varanasi, a group known as the Aghori Babas embrace a belief that challenges the very core of human existence—the fear of death. According to their profound philosophy, the greatest fear a person faces is the fear of their own mortality, and this fear becomes the barrier to achieving true spiritual enlightenment. Their extraordinary solution? Confronting this fear head-on. In the Aghori tradition, one can attain spiritual enlightenment by directly facing the fear of death. This unique belief system propels them to engage in an unimaginable practice: the consumption of the deceased. While this may sound shocking, it carries a deep spiritual significance for the Aghori Babas. Celebrating Life in Spectacular Colour: The Vibrant Tradition of Día de Muertos! In Hinduism, there are five categories of...