Death And Mourning Flashcards
In Theravada funerals, very little money is spent on the funeral (given to charity). Why is this?
good karma can be transferred to the deceased so they will have a more favourable rebirth.
In Theravada funerals, what is displayed on the shrine?
A picture of the deceased alongside and image of the Buddha.
At Theravada funerals, flowers are given to reflect anicca. What does this remind Buddhists of?
That everything must pass, and that they too will die one day.
What kind of burial do Tibetan Buddhists practice?
Sky burials
What does a sky burial involve?
The body being left in a high place (mountain) as a gift for the vultures.
Why are sky burials a practical solution for Tibetan Buddhists?
Tibet is a mountainous country where there is little wood and the ground is frozen so burials are difficult to carry out.
What are sky burials a reminder of?
Of impermanence and that our physical bodies return to the universe.
What type of Buddhism are Tibetan Buddhists part of?
Mahayana Buddhism
What kind of burial do revered (especially respected) teachers have?
Cremation and stupa is built to house their remains.
What does the mound on the bottom of a Stupa represent?
Built with a mound at the bottom to represent Earth.
On a stupa, what do the different shapes represent on the tower?
Water, fire and air
What does the point/spire symbolise on the Stupa?
Wisdom
