Buddhism: Rituals of Death & Mourning (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What determines next rebirth in Buddhism?
What determines next rebirth in Buddhism?
Karma
What does death remind Buddhists of?
What does death remind Buddhists of?
Impermanence (anicca)
Why are bodies cremated in Buddhism?
Why are bodies cremated in Buddhism?
Following Gautama Buddha's example
Skilful actions in Buddhism
Skilful actions in Buddhism
Good, ethical actions leading to happiness
Unskilful actions in Buddhism
Unskilful actions in Buddhism
Bad, unethical actions leading to suffering
Countries where Theravada is practised
Countries where Theravada is practised
Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar
Timing of rebirth in Theravada Buddhism
Timing of rebirth in Theravada Buddhism
Immediate rebirth after death
First memorial service timing in Theravada
First memorial service timing in Theravada
One week after death
Monk visit schedule after death in Theravada
Monk visit schedule after death in Theravada
One week, three months, one year
Countries where Mahayana is practised
Countries where Mahayana is practised
China, Japan, S Korea, Vietnam, Mongolia, Bhutan
What is whispered to dying person in Mahayana?
What is whispered to dying person in Mahayana?
Buddha's name
Duration of rebirth stages in Mahayana
Duration of rebirth stages in Mahayana
Up to 49 days (or seven weeks)
Sky burial symbolism in Tibetan Buddhism
Sky burial symbolism in Tibetan Buddhism
Impermanence and generosity
Samsara definition
Samsara definition
Cycle of birth, life, death, rebirth
How often are prayers said after sky burial?
How often are prayers said after sky burial?
Every seven days