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Self Mummified

Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon in its new location in 2020

The Jeremy Bentham Auto-Icon: Why This Legendary Philosopher Put His Own Body on Display

You can visit the father of utilitarianism anytime you like. But will it make you happy?

The Podcast Team July 3, 2025

At the Center of Russian Buddhism, a Festival Reveals an Undead Lama

Zand Martin February 27, 2014

Ko Samui, Thailand

Mummy of Luang Pho Dang

Self-mummified monk who wears sunglasses and has become a gecko hatchery.

Mummy of Sangha Tenzin

Buddhist monk remarkably preserved because he started the mummification process while still living.

Tsuruoka, Japan

Sokushinbutsu of Dainichibou Temple

The self-mummified monks of Japan.

The greatest good for the greatest number: Jeremy Bentham has his head between his knees.

Mummy Madness: 10 of the most amazing mummies in the world

Dylan Thuras November 5, 2009

Ivolginskiy datsan, Russia

Ivolginsky Datsan

The mummified remains of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, Russia's most important Buddhist.

Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon in its new location in 2020

London, England

Jeremy Bentham's Auto-Icon

The remains of the great moral philosopher reside in a university in London.