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Traditional Chinese Burial Customs

How ancient beliefs continue to inspire Chinese funeral rites

There are many interesting aspects of traditional Chinese funeral practices, but because there is so much to discuss, in this post I’m going to focus solely on the burial component. This is something that is taken very seriously in Chinese … Continue reading

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A Look into Baha’i Faith Burial Rites

And the Controversy that Surrounds them in Iran

The Bahá’í Faith is a monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia which emphasizes the spiritual unity of humankind. An estimated 5 to 6 million Bahá’ís live in more than 200 countries around the world.

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