The drug users and the "apparent" suicide ...

 https://www.northpointrecovery.com/blog/anthony-bourdains-fight-with-addiction-and-apparent-suicide/

Buddhism, Spirit worship, Idolatry and Monotheism

Buddhism among cultures is usually a complementary form of practice. Complementing Idolatry, Hindu Gods and pagan ways of other cultures usually Dharmic in their Tenets of belief.

The relationship of Idol worship, spirit worship and new age philosophy is so intertwined that a common theme emerges. Sharing many features some of these can be listed:

1.  Dharmic tenets of belief (such as reincarnation, past lives).
2 . Use of channeling contacting the spirits.
3. Worshiping of Idols. 
4.  Belief of the importance of celestial objects. Energy, determining our future, or a point of worship.
5. Use of occult practices in various forms/representations.

 The "Western" version of this is within the new age framework philosophy and satanism. The old age "Sun, Moon worship" has become "Astrology and Age of Aquarius" types of beliefs. 

Jinn or spirit worship have become in the West" the "kundalini" experience "awakening" and channeling,

The occult is used as a framework in practice within Pagan religions. Often adverse affects, paranormal, psychotic and delusional are either controlled or uncontrolled. 

Let us not forget that Paganism has it's opposite in the Message of Moses, Jesus and Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon them all). The Abrahamic rooted faiths. The clear message of the prophets came in opposition to these ways and its avoidance. The message of worshiping the Creator alone with no partners, how to worship the creator inline with ones nature,  how to understand the nature and avoidance of the the devils and the limits of life in all respects (moral laws) and laws related to eating, drinking, and interactions.

From a quranic, Islamic perspective we can say that the "idol worship" in the time of Abraham and the "Celestial worship" (Sun, Moon) worship at the time of Abraham, Jinn (spirit worshipers) of old are ALL alive and "kicking" in today's world.

Practices/experiences within Buddhist types of worship:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7403193/ 

The greeks had intellect the Prophets brought wisdom

 With intellect you can study, solve puzzles, create things, investigate relationships and can enquire.

With wisdom of the prophets you can understand everything and apreciate the intellect.

Exorcism tradition in islam - PDF .. Abu Ameenah Bilal Phillips

 

https://kalamullah.com/exorcist-tradition-in-islam.html