This Village Sleeps in Coffins—And They Say It Makes Them Live Longer
Across the globe, people are searching for the secret to a longer and more meaningful life. Some invest in organic diets, others follow strict fitness routines, and many turn to meditation apps and spiritual retreats. Entire industries are built around slowing aging and improving mental health. But in one remote village, the idea of living better has taken a shocking and deeply unconventional form. Here, people sleep in coffins. Not as a punishment. Not as a dare. And certainly not because they are obsessed with death. For the villagers, sleeping in a coffin is a daily practice meant to sharpen the mind, humble the ego, and remind them of the fragile value of life itself. To many outsiders, it sounds disturbing. To the people who live here, it feels perfectly natural. A Daily Encounter With Mortality In most societies, death is hidden. Hospitals, funeral homes, and euphemisms keep it at a distance. People are encouraged to think about success, youth, and the future—but rarely about the...