Funeral rites Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two rites in Theravada Buddhism?
A
Relatives donate to a worthy cause or give cloth to monks for new robes.
A shrine is made with a photo of deceased and offerings.
This helps transfer merit for the deceased
2
Q
What are two rites in Japanese Buddhism?
A
Coffin points west towards Pure Land and mourners chant Amitabha’s name.
Relatives pick out bones from ashes with chopsticks.
3
Q
What are two rites in Tibetan Buddhism?
A
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is read to the dead person
Sky burial performed on a hillside, act of gwneoristy and represents anatta.
