Ch 2f: Buddhism Flashcards
What is Buddha’s full name?
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha
Which Orient is this:
- Built on teachings of Buddha
- Human predicament *insatiable cravings yield misery
- Strive to be like him (happy and enlightened)
- Suffering is inherent in life, may be liberated by mental and moral purification
Buddhism
Which Orient is this:
- Teachings of Confucius
- Related to path of virtues conduct, moral and ethical principles
- Teachings to be a good person
Confucianism
Which Orient is this:
- Founded by Lao Tzu
- Teaching conformity to the TAO (way of life) by unassertive action and simplicity
Taoism
During the removal, what does the family usually do?
On their hands and knees meditating
What is Nirvana?
Heavenly peace or Pure Land
One’s ability to find freedom from causes of bondage
Can be found in heaven or Earth (but never found here except Buddha)
What are the 3 branches of Buddhism?
National (born into it)
Immigration (married into it)
Conversion (convert into it)
Who is the Bonze?
Buddhist priest
Head monk
Who will notify the Bonze of the death?
Family probably will
Are there any religious restrictions during the removal of the remains?
No
Monk may have a short prayer service though
If traditional, what may be placed in the mouth of the decedent?
Coin and rice
What is the official position on the preparation of the remains?
No official position
Embalming often chosen
What are the dressing and casketing requirements?
None
Family chooses clothing and casket
What symbolizes the decedent’s family role?
Headbands - the closer the relationship, the longer the headband
Color of flowers
What are the 2 types of alters that are set up during the visit/wake?
Deceased Alter
Buddha Alter
If funeral is at funeral home, what should we provide?
Covered table at food (for deceased) with cloth and runner
Covered table at head (for Buddha) with cloth and runner
Place in/on which to burn incense (take out battery of fire detectors)
What is the traditional mourning period?
49 days
What is used during the monk and family chant during the service?
A gong-like bell
What is prepared to take to the grave or crematory after the service?
A meal
What do pallbearers wear?
*Best to have in vehicle extras for in case need to provide
White gloves
What may the funeral director need to provide for the Funeral Service?
Pillows
If the deceased is cremated, who “ignites” the fire (aka press the start button)? And what does it signify?
The eldest son
To signify “man of the house”
What happens if the deceased is buried?
Chanting and incense ritual
What is a Book of Dates?
A calendar that’s used to determine an accurate time for casketing the body
What is the Gatha?
The first 2 and last 2 verses of a Buddhist hymn sung at the Funeral Service
What is the Makura-gyo?
A bedside prayer which may be performed by the bonze before funeral arrangements are made
What is the Pagoda?
The Buddhist place of worship
What is the Service of Encasketing?
A service performed as a part of casketing the body
What are the Words of Appreciation?
Family representative (typically eldest son) speaks in response to condolence messages from the congregation
How do we greet Buddhists?
Do not shake their hands
Bow to them (the straighter and lower the bow, the more you respect them)
