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Tag Archives: Buddhist Rituals
A Look at Japanese Funeral Practices
Cultural traditions in a country with a cremation rate of almost 100 percent
Japan has the highest cremation rate in the world at over 99 percent, with some local governments even banning burials. Cremation was reserved for the rich until after World War II. However, once the cleanliness and efficiency of the practice … Continue reading
Corpse Meditation: A Buddhist Practice
A cultural practice of looking at death in order to be reminded of life
It may sound macabre or unusual, but corpse mediation is real — and, in many parts of Thailand and some other parts of Southeast Asia, a fairly normal occurrence, specifically among Buddhist monks. It’s typical for monks to meditate while … Continue reading
