BEYOND TABOO: Sky Burial in Tibet-An Ecological Mortuary Practice #tibet #skyburial #ecology

Sky Burial is one of the most misunderstood funerary practices in the world. In Tibetan society, this ritual is not driven by extremism or spectacle, but by Buddhist philosophy, environmental constraints, and ecological adaptation. At high altitudes where the ground is frozen and resources are limited, Sky Burial developed as a sustainable mortuary system— returning the body to nature and supporting the fragile plateau ecosystem. Anthropologists describe this practice as an example of cultural ecology, where belief systems evolve alongside geography. This video explores Sky Burial through an academic lens, moving beyond myths, fear, and cultural bias. #skyburial #tibet #ecology