Buddhist Funeral Rite

Question 1

In Eastern Asia, religion is understood as

Answer 1

TAO

Question 2

Religion means

Answer 2

Devotion to religious observances

A personal set of religious attitudes and practices or principles of beliefs held to with ardor

Question 3

The TAO is a process of nature by which all things change and is to be followed by a life of

Answer 3

Harmony

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

Buddhism

Question 5

The place of worship for Buddhism is called

Answer 5

Pagoda

Question 6

The teaching of Confucius is related to the path of virtuous conduct, moral and ethical principles which regulate individuals and society

Answer 6

Confucianism

Question 7

The place of worship for Confucianism is the

Answer 7

Temple

Question 8

A mystical philosophy founded by Laotzu, teaching the conformity to the TAO by unassertive action and simplicity

Answer 8

Taoism

Question 9

The place of worship for Taoism is called a

Answer 9

Temple

Question 10

The Deceased Altar is related to

Answer 10

Confucianism

Question 11

The Buddha Altar is related to

Answer 11

Buddhism

Question 12

The Burning Paper of Joss things or votive money is related to

Answer 12

Toaism

Question 13

The family notifies whom of their preferences concerning the funeral and disposition

Answer 13

Pagoda and the Bonze

Question 14

The family may wish to put these in the mouth of the deceased before the closing of the mouth

Answer 14

Rice, gold, or coins

Question 15

Wealthy people may put these in the mouth

Answer 15

Rice, three pieces of gold, and pearls

Question 16

Less wealthy people may put

Answer 16

new or shining coins in the mouth so that the deceased might use these items as provisions for food and money

Question 17

When the Bonze arrives, he begins the

Answer 17

Service of Encasketing

Question 18

After consulting this, he decides the accurate time to put the body in the casket

Answer 18

Book of Dates

Question 19

The Time of Encasketing is very significant for the survivors who believe that the lack of this observance may cause what?

Answer 19

Bad events for the family in the future

Question 20

The family and Bonze may ask the funeral director to provice tables which can be set up as two separate altars. What are they?

Answer 20

The Deceased Altar and the Buddha Altar

Question 21

This altar is placed before the casket with the deceased’s photo, candles, oil lamp, incense vase, flowers, fruits and food

Answer 21

Deceased Altar

Question 22

This altar is usually placed at the right angle of the Deceased Altar and contains incense, flowers, candles, and fruits

Answer 22

Buddha Altar

Question 23

This is encouraged and should the final disposition be this, the committal service is held prior to it at the funeral home

Answer 23

Cremation

Question 24

Post burial services are held where?

Answer 24

At the home or the Pagoda

Question 25

Post burial services last how long?

Answer 25

7 weeks

Question 26

How many post burial services per week?

Answer 26

Once

Question 27

Why are post burial services important?

Answer 27

Because these services help the deceased’s soul to pass and go through the best reincarnation