Ok, ok. Not strictly the living dead. Well, at least not anymore. Japundit recently featured a description of the end results of the practitioners of a set of Buddhist rituals called shugendo. Though the term itself refers to the actualization of the self and developement of spiritual power through asceticism, austerity, and intense physical tests and rituals known as shugyo. Some practitioners would go so far as literally mummify themselves using a extreme diet bark and tree roots, and drinking a tea made from tree sap to induce vomiting, diarrhea, et al. in order to toxify the body and stave off decomposition.

The monk would then be sealed in a tomb with only a small tube to provide him with air. That is, until he perished at any rate. Monks would check daily and listen for the ringing of a bell within the tomb. Once the ringing stopped, the tomb would be entirely sealed and airless for the remainder of the ritual. Once complete, the body would be removed and, if successfully mummified, venerated as a Buddha. Voila, enlightenment in 10,000 days.

Or, a fantastic method of preserving your zombie horde from the cruel ravages of mother nature. You be the judge.

Time to get me some tree sap….

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