The Path of Self-Mortification in Buddhism
…denial such as lying on a heap of thorns, burning oneself in the sun, burning oneself in front of a fire, beating one’s shins with a piece of wood, walking around under the weight of a burden of sand or s…
In Buddhism, the practice of self-mortification is deemed fruitless by the Buddha. He elucidates that these practices, such as lying on thorns and severe fasting, do not genuinely rid individuals of d