The Contents and Functions of the 49-Day Funeral Rites in Modern Korean Buddhism

This article explores the history and procedures of the 49-day Buddhist funeral ceremony, which functions as a ritual for the dead and a healing tool for the bereaved. The significance of this ceremony has its origins in <i>The Treatise of the Great Commentary of the Abhidharma</i> (아비달마...

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Main Authors: Hyungong Moon, Brian D. Somers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/12/1482