article_snippet.sent: Zhu Guosheng, a mummification master who has preserved the bodies of dozens of monks since 1990s, told Guangzhou Daily that a large porcelain vase is the key to the success of the Buddhist tradition. '
article_snippet.sent: The process can be divided into resting the body in the vase, sealing the body in the vase and opening the vase,’ said Mr Zhu.
article_snippet.sent: To help with the preservation, a variety of ingredients are put into the vase, such as ground lime, shredded wood, coal and sandalwood.
article_snippet.sent: the body is usually kept in the container for three years before being taken out.
highlights_snippet.sent: Skin, hair and facial features are all clearly visible years later .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: A large porcelain vase is the key to the success of preserving bodies .