Buddhist funeral
Monastic death rite
A Buddhist funeral is a ceremony for the deceased conducted according to Buddhist traditions, typically involving chanting of sutras, offerings of incense and flowers, and rituals intended to help the spirit transition peacefully.
Practices vary widely across Buddhist cultures—from Thai cremation rites to Japanese memorial services—but generally emphasize impermanence and the continuation of the cycle of rebirth: The Buddhist funeral included monks chanting the Heart Sutra.
- cremationBurning the deceased
- incenseAnger greatly, or aromatic resin
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- monksCloistered religious men
- templeSacred worship structure
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