Funeral Home Directing Revised Part 8 - Asian Religions/buddhism/jehovah's Witness

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1. Asian Religions –

teaching of Guatama Buddha

Sufferinginherent in life

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Buddhists/Buddhism

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1. Asian Religions –

Pathof virtuous conduct, morals and ethics

Temple – place of worship

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a. Confucianism –Confucius teachings

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1. Asian Religions –

Mysticalphilosophy teaching conformity to TAO

Burningof Paper Joss or votive money

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a. Taoism –founded by Laotzu

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Burning of paper Joss (votive money) is related to

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To Taoism

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Buddah altar is related to?

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To Buddhism

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Deceased altar is related to?

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To Confucianism

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Bonze

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A buddhist monk typically from China, Japan or the surrounding areas. The 'priest' or 'minister' in Buddhism. Title of a Buddhist Priest

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Lama

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A Buddhist Monk or Spiritual Leader in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition

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Pagoda

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Place of worship for Buddhists

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Temple

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Place of worship for Taoists and Confucianists

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Paper Joss

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Votive money burned in the Taoist funeral rite

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Buddhism

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Teachings of Guatama Buddha is that suffering is inherent in life and we can be liberated from it by mental and moral self-purification. Place of worship is called a Pagoda

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Confucianism

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Related to the path of virtuous conduct, moral and ethical principles which regulate individuals and society. The place of worship is a Temple

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Taoism

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Mystical philosophy founded by Lao-Tzu, teaching the conformity to the Tao by unassertive action and simplicity. Place of worship is a temple

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The funeral rite derives from?

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From the principles and practices of all three religions

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Who notifies the Pagoda/Temple and the Bonze (priest)

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The family

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The family may request what to be placed in the mouth before setting features.

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Rice, gold or coins

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1. Buddhism

Makura-Gyo

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funeral prayer

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1. Buddhism

Book of Dates

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a. consulted byBonze to determine best possible reincarnation for deceased

Whento be casketed and have funeral

Reincarnation – come backto life

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Buddhism

Gatha

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Buddhist hymn or song

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1. Buddhism

Nirvana

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place of afterlife

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During the Ceremony of declaration of death during dressing or casketing what might the family wear and do?

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White clothes including hoods or turbans made of white cotton gauze. They will lament loudly while waiting for the Bonze. At this time the body is dressed and placed on a table next to the casket

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Words of Appreciation

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family expresses gratitude to those who havecome to pray with them

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Buddhist Funeral – Burial

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accepted but Cremation encouraged

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Buddhism - Post-Burial

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a. services oncea week for 7 weeks to help deceased soul pass and go for best reincarnation

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a. Kingdom Hall –their church

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1. Jehovah’s Witnesses –

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Jehovah's witness

Funeral Services

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a. in funeralhome or Kingdom Hall

i. Non-JehovahWitnesses – not permitted to participate

2. Elder of Congregationconducts service