Ever since I knew about the ritual practiced in the isolated Buddhist settlement of Larung Gar, there has been a fascination with understanding the idea of pushing detachment to its utmost limits: the complete disappearance of the body through natural means.
This Tibetan practice bewilders outsiders, especially those emotionally attached to the physical form even after death. Letting go of the lingering attachment to the remains can be challenging, while the intense and energetic act overstimulates the senses and evokes various emotions.
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