Compassion and Remembrance (An Overview of Funeral Practices in the Snowland)

Author: Feng Zhi
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Publish Date: 1999-09-01
Features: This book aims to examine, analyze, and research the history and society of Tibetan-specific spaces from a theoretical perspective and the overall cultural angle of Tibetans, in order to explore the rich connotations and essential characteristics of Tibetan funeral practices. It also delves into the behaviors surrounding the phenomenon of death and the underlying concepts of these behaviors, including initial death, funeral rites, burial rites, burial methods, (sacrificial ceremonies), and other rituals and customs. By doing so, it reveals the ideological, cultural, and historical origins of Tibetan burial customs, as well as the traditional Tibetan views on the soul, life and death, worldview, and religious beliefs that serve as the deep theoretical foundation of Tibetan funeral culture. It further explains the roles and significance these concepts reflect within the context of funeral culture.