A popular story from the Golden Light Sutra tells of how the Buddha did this action after seeing a hungry lioness.
A popular story from the Golden Light Sutra tells of how the Buddha did this action after seeing a hungry lioness. In one of the Jatakas, the Buddha does this action as a hare, only to find out it was a test of virtue by Sakka. Islamic scholars differentiate this action from the prohibited intiḥār and one who does it is known is called a shahid. This non-fasting action is often performed by Jains who have obtained inner peace and is called sallekhanā or santhara. The Judaic idea of "Yehareg ve'al ya'avor" refers to doing this to avoid committing a cardinal sin. Another form of it was banned by the British government in 1829 and is named for a wife of Shiva. For 10 points, name this action exemplified by sati, in which Hindu women set themselves on fire on their husbands' pyres, and by some terrorists because they believe it will guarantee them entry into heaven.
A popular story from the Golden Light Sutra tells of how the Buddha did this action after seeing a hungry lioness.
self-sacrifice [or martyrdom; or killing oneself for one's faith; or religious suicide]