{"id":502,"date":"2023-10-24T03:58:45","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T19:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2023\/10\/24\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones-and-a-brain-in-china\/"},"modified":"2024-05-21T16:52:25","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:52:25","slug":"the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/","title":{"rendered":"The Golden Mummy Has Healthy Bones And A Brain in China"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>The mummified body of a Buddhist Master from 1,000 years ago still has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/jobs?type=marketing\">healthy bones<\/a> and a complete brain, a CT scan has revealed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><b>The mummified body of a Buddhist Master from 1,000 years ago still has healthy bones and a complete brain, a CT scan has revealed.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FvayVOKPBF2rrb9h7QGsgrb3JacS?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"&#096;1.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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in China Photo:Dinghui Temple\">The preserved body of Buddhist Master Ci Xian underwent a CT scan last week in China Photo:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/#The_temples_management_arranged_a_CT_scan_for_master_Ci_Xians_body_on_July_8_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\" title=\"The temple&#8217;s management arranged a CT scan for master Ci Xian&#8217;s body on July 8 \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple\">The temple&#8217;s management arranged a CT scan for master Ci Xian&#8217;s body on July 8 \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/#Monks_were_shocked_when_doctors_said_Master_Ci_Xian_still_has_healthy_bones_and_a_brain_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\" title=\"Monks were shocked when doctors said Master Ci Xian still has healthy bones and a brain \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple\">Monks were shocked when doctors said Master Ci Xian still has healthy bones and a brain \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/#An_X-ray_provided_by_Ding_Hui_Temple_shows_the_skull_of_Master_Ci_Xian_from_1000_years_ago_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\" title=\"An X-ray provided by Ding Hui Temple shows the skull of Master Ci Xian, from 1,000 years ago \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple\">An X-ray provided by Ding Hui Temple shows the skull of Master Ci Xian, from 1,000 years ago \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/#His_upper_jaw_the_upper_teeth_the_ribs_the_spine_pictured_and_all_the_joints_are_all_complete_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\" title=\"His upper jaw, the upper teeth, the ribs, the spine (pictured) and all the joints are all complete \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple\">His upper jaw, the upper teeth, the ribs, the spine (pictured) and all the joints are all complete \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/#The_mummified_monk_is_kept_at_the_Dinghui_Temple_in_Wuan_The_temples_monks_had_the_Ci_Xians_remains_gilded_last_year_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\" title=\"The mummified monk is kept at the Dinghui Temple in Wu&#8217;an. The temple&#8217;s monks had the Ci Xian&#8217;s remains gilded last year. \nPhoto:Dinghui Temple\">The mummified monk is kept at the Dinghui Temple in Wu&#8217;an. The temple&#8217;s monks had the Ci Xian&#8217;s remains gilded last year. \nPhoto:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/the-golden-mummy-has-healthy-bones\/#Master_Ci_Xians_remains_were_found_in_a_cave_in_the_1970s_It_has_been_kept_at_the_Dinghui_Temple_since_2011_The_temple_decided_to_add_a_golden_layer_to_the_remains_to_show_its_respect_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\" title=\"Master Ci Xian&#8217;s remains were found in a cave in the 1970s. It has been kept at the Dinghui Temple since 2011. The temple decided to add a golden layer to the remains to show its respect \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple\">Master Ci Xian&#8217;s remains were found in a cave in the 1970s. It has been kept at the Dinghui Temple since 2011. The temple decided to add a golden layer to the remains to show its respect \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_preserved_body_of_Buddhist_Master_Ci_Xian_underwent_a_CT_scan_last_week_in_China_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>The preserved body of Buddhist Master Ci Xian underwent a CT scan last week in China Photo:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The discovery was made last week after the gilded remains of Master Ci Xian was given a medical check at the Dinghui Temple in Wu&#8217;an, northern China&#8217;s Hebei Province.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FvwUUH59l4KqzvhDC0gpV3zBdhX7?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"2.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_temples_management_arranged_a_CT_scan_for_master_Ci_Xians_body_on_July_8_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>The temple&#8217;s management arranged a CT scan for master Ci Xian&#8217;s body on July 8 \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Master Ci Xian was said to be a respected monk who had <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/travelled\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travelled<\/a> from ancient India to ancient China to promote Buddhism.<\/p>\n<p>The CT scan took place on July 8 and was witnessed by monks, media and prayers.<\/p>\n<p>People were shocked when doctors said Master Ci Xian still had a full skeleton, and a complete brain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FvOZvvzWjR_P-l4Dy-5xmYqVdAFo?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"3.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monks_were_shocked_when_doctors_said_Master_Ci_Xian_still_has_healthy_bones_and_a_brain_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>Monks were shocked when doctors said Master Ci Xian still has healthy bones and a brain \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dr Wu Yongqing told Pear Video after the scan: &#8216;We can see his bones are as healthy as a normal person&#8217;s.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FnepsgM8OW4syFWVkLWRzi5lvLZ9?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"4.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_X-ray_provided_by_Ding_Hui_Temple_shows_the_skull_of_Master_Ci_Xian_from_1000_years_ago_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>An X-ray provided by Ding Hui Temple shows the skull of Master Ci Xian, from 1,000 years ago \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&#8216;The upper jaw, the upper teeth, the ribs, the spine and all the joints are all complete.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;It&#8217;s incredible to see this.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FhJyRSuVvfOt8ut3mN5vNV2Lm4Wh?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"5.jpg\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"His_upper_jaw_the_upper_teeth_the_ribs_the_spine_pictured_and_all_the_joints_are_all_complete_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>His upper jaw, the upper teeth, the ribs, the spine (pictured) and all the joints are all complete \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>According to historic records, Master Ci Xian was originally from India.<\/p>\n<p>He <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"inside_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/tag\/travel\/\" title=\"View all posts in travel\">travel<\/a>led to the Kingdom of Khitan (916-1125) in north-east part of modern China near the Korean Peninsula to spread Buddhist philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>He is said to have translated 10 major Sutras into Chinese characters. Later, he was named the national Buddhist Master of Khitan by the king.<\/p>\n<p>Some of his translations were engraved into stone tablets and can be seen today.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fv4cFXp7LzIqg26pSrgqraSFa4Yv?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"10.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"856.5041666666667\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/Fnoz-6lSfPasq0Z6wXdER8bIL_ya?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"66.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"854.05\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_mummified_monk_is_kept_at_the_Dinghui_Temple_in_Wuan_The_temples_monks_had_the_Ci_Xians_remains_gilded_last_year_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>The mummified monk is kept at the Dinghui Temple in Wu&#8217;an. The temple&#8217;s monks had the Ci Xian&#8217;s remains gilded last year.<br \/>\nPhoto:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>After Master Ci Xian passed away, his disciples had his body preserved but it later went lost over the years.<\/p>\n<p>His remains were re-discovered in 1970s inside a cave.<\/p>\n<p>Master Du from the Dinghui Temple said Buddhist Master Ci Xian&#8217;s preserved body had been worshipped at the Dinghui Temple since 2011.<\/p>\n<p>The temple decided to have the remains gilded last year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FoVaUnVznXoc7R4gWIVBKaOkTqVs?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"17.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"414.656\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FsJ-fb6OKl8c1PE7zh7_SjNk7vVO?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"118.jpg\" width=\"589\" height=\"412.3\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Master_Ci_Xians_remains_were_found_in_a_cave_in_the_1970s_It_has_been_kept_at_the_Dinghui_Temple_since_2011_The_temple_decided_to_add_a_golden_layer_to_the_remains_to_show_its_respect_Photo_Dinghui_Temple\"><\/span>Master Ci Xian&#8217;s remains were found in a cave in the 1970s. It has been kept at the Dinghui Temple since 2011. The temple decided to add a golden layer to the remains to show its respect \u00a0Photo:Dinghui Temple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Master Ci Xian is expected to be moved from the Dinghui Temple to the Shendu Temple on Xiangtang Mountain, which is being constructed.<\/p>\n<p>Master Du said the public could still worship Master Ci Xian at the Dinghui Temple from now to the end of 2017.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.hiredchina.com\/FlXXlKXBxtykYAuKbjvAxKMwIbVH?imageView2\/0\/format\/webp\/q\/75\" alt=\"GIC.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"488.9643463497453\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The mummified body of a Buddhist Master from 1,000 years ago still has healthy bones and a complete brain, a CT scan has revealed. 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