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Rutgers Health Study May Improve End-of-Life Care:
Medicare data analysis finds that people typically follow one of nine paths -
Mary Oliver’s “Heavy” Speaks to the Weight of Grief:
The poet eloquently conveys the dizzying effect of loss -
Did Our Ancestors Leave Behind a Map of the Afterlife?:
Archaeological discoveries suggest link between ancient monuments and burial sites
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Tag Archives: Buddhism
Why Do We Wear Black Funeral Attire Versus White?
A look at the religious and cultural meanings behind the colors of funeral attire
For many Americans, black seems to be the most common color to wear as funeral attire. Why is that? And why do some religious and cultural groups tend to wear white to funerals? Much of the color choice within religious … Continue reading
Embracing Death with the Jain Ritual of Santhara
A look at the spiritually liberating Jain ritual of fasting to death at the end of life
For most of us, learning to embrace death is the most difficult challenge of our lives. We all die, whether we want to or not. Many of us may find out more about ourselves in our final moments than we … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Buddhism, Death, Hospice, India, Jain, Jainism, Karma, Karma reincarnation, Mental health, Santhara, Suicide
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Taking the Time to Say Goodbye: Vietnamese Funeral Customs
Traditional Vietnamese culture allows plenty of time for the grieving and burial process
We often anticipate the emotional and physical energy the death of a loved one will require from us, but seldom do we stop to think about the time it will demand from us as well; there is the time it … Continue reading