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A revered monk who died in 2012 has been given the ultimate post-death treatment; he has been covered in gold leaf and is to be used as a shrine.

Fu Hou spent most of his life in the Chongfu Temple on a hill in the city of Quanzhou, in southeastern China.

The temple mummified him after his death because of his dedication to Buddhism.

It is hoped he will be an inspiration to others who follow the religion.