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Cheondojae
Cheondojae () is a Korean umbrella term for Buddhist rituals based on reincarnation. Cheondojae is also known as after-death ceremonies or Buddhist funeral rites. Buddhists believe when someone dies, their soul is held for 49 days between death and rebirth. Because a soul without a body in a transient state can better accept the law of truth, it can gain enlightenment and move on to the next life. Cheondojae helps the soul reincarnate to a better place. Etymology "Cheondo" means to go to a better state in the next life. "Jae" relates to Uposatha, a Buddhist day of observance. Origin The origin of Cheondojae comes from an ancient Hindu ritual called śraddhā. A preta, or hungry ghost, is the soul that exists after death but before karmic reincarnation. Hindus believe the soul needs guidance. Without guidance, the soul is unlikely to reincarnate. Rituals are needed to remove bad karma. In Buddhism, Preta is also a soul in the transient state. Rituals give knowledge of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhist Funeral
Among Buddhists, death is regarded as one of the occasions of major religious significance, both for the deceased and for the survivors. For the deceased, it marks the moment when the transition begins to a new mode of existence within the round of rebirths (see Bhavacakra). When death occurs, all the karmic forces that the dead person accumulated during the course of their lifetime become activated and determine the next rebirth. For the living, death is a powerful reminder of the Buddha's teaching on impermanence; it also provides an opportunity to assist the deceased person as they transition to a new existence. There are several academic reviews of this subject. In Buddhism, death marks the transition from this life to the next for the deceased. Theravada traditions For the non-Arhat, death is a time of transitioning to another rebirth; thus, the living participate in acts that transfer merit to the departed, either providing for a more auspicious rebirth or for the relief o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Won Buddhism
Won Buddhism () is a Buddhist modernism, modern Buddhist religion originating in Korea. The name "Won Buddhism" comes from the Korean words 원/圓 ''won'' ("circle") and 불교/佛敎 ''bulgyo'' ("Buddhism"), literally meaning "Circle Buddhism" or interpreted as "Consummate Buddhism". It can be regarded as either a Religious syncretism, syncretic new religious movement or a reformed Buddhism. The stated goals of Won Buddhism are for people to realize their own innate Buddha nature and to save all sentient beings by serving others. Emphasis is on interaction with daily life, not "stilling the impulses", but rather acting in accord with "appropriate desires". Won Buddhism's founder, Sotaesan (Bak Jungbin, 1891–1943) believed that overemphasis on the material world in relation to the spiritual world would create undue suffering; his founding motto was, "With this Great Opening of matter, let there be a Great Opening of spirit." Founder and early his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |