The concept of the incorrupt body of dead saints, monks, or holy people is common to both Buddhist and Christian traditions. Christians don’t worship such people, nor do Buddhists.
Its simply an inexplicable sign of their holiness, which is worthy of respect.
Holiness??? WTH is that?? Define it in terms of how are they better then you or me or anyone else.
I do appreciate your reply and understand that it’s a tradition in their religion and in many others. The glass encased uncorrupted body of St. Bernadette of Lourdes comes to mind. Parts of the Buddha himself have supposedly been preserved as relics. But I still think it’s curious when juxtaposed to the man’s teachings. But so are a lot of the various practices in the different forms of Buddhism. I think there was a lot syncretic mixing with the Animist religions Buddhism replaced.
Well said. There is a difference between worship and reverence.