Buddhist Funeral Rite Flashcards
In Eastern Asia, religion is understood as
TAO
Religion means
Devotion to religious observances
A personal set of religious attitudes and practices or principles of beliefs held to with ardor
The TAO is a process of nature by which all things change and is to be followed by a life of
Harmony
The teaching of Guatama Buddha is that suffering is inherent in life and that one can be liberated from it by mental and moral self-purification.
Buddhism
The place of worship for Buddhism is called
Pagoda
The teaching of Confucius is related to the path of virtuous conduct, moral and ethical principles which regulate individuals and society
Confucianism
The place of worship for Confucianism is the
Temple
A mystical philosophy founded by Laotzu, teaching the conformity to the TAO by unassertive action and simplicity
Taoism
The place of worship for Taoism is called a
Temple
The Deceased Altar is related to
Confucianism
The Buddha Altar is related to
Buddhism
The Burning Paper of Joss things or votive money is related to
Toaism
The family notifies whom of their preferences concerning the funeral and disposition
Pagoda and the Bonze
The family may wish to put these in the mouth of the deceased before the closing of the mouth
Rice, gold, or coins
Wealthy people may put these in the mouth
Rice, three pieces of gold, and pearls
Less wealthy people may put
new or shining coins in the mouth so that the deceased might use these items as provisions for food and money
When the Bonze arrives, he begins the
Service of Encasketing
After consulting this, he decides the accurate time to put the body in the casket
Book of Dates
The Time of Encasketing is very significant for the survivors who believe that the lack of this observance may cause what?
Bad events for the family in the future
The family and Bonze may ask the funeral director to provice tables which can be set up as two separate altars. What are they?
The Deceased Altar and the Buddha Altar
This altar is placed before the casket with the deceased’s photo, candles, oil lamp, incense vase, flowers, fruits and food
Deceased Altar
This altar is usually placed at the right angle of the Deceased Altar and contains incense, flowers, candles, and fruits
Buddha Altar
This is encouraged and should the final disposition be this, the committal service is held prior to it at the funeral home
Cremation
Post burial services are held where?
At the home or the Pagoda
Post burial services last how long?
7 weeks
How many post burial services per week?
Once
Why are post burial services important?
Because these services help the deceased’s soul to pass and go through the best reincarnation
