So, you've died in Japan. Let me help you navigate the underworld and if we can, avoid the nastiest hells.

What does Japanese Buddhism suggest happens after death? I found these traditional afterlife concepts fascinating - there's this whole intricate spiritual bureaucracy that kicks in once you die. I'm talking about a 49-day underworld journey, fearsome judgment ceremonies, and some surprisingly specific strategies for avoiding the worst punishments.

Come with me as I explore what I've discovered about these ancient Japanese Buddhist death traditions and how they still influence Japanese culture today.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00 ) Introduction & SpectreVision Announcement
(05:15 ) Japanese Death Journey Overview
(12:30 ) Buddhist Hell Concepts & Emma-ō Judge
(20:45 ) The 49-Day Underworld Navigation
(28:20 ) Karma Assessment & Reincarnation
(35:40 ) Practical Hell Avoidance Strategies
(41:15 ) Modern Buddhist Death Beliefs

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Music by Julyan Ray Matsuura

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