Buddhist Rituals of Death and Rebirth

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"In Buddhist thought and practice, death has always been a central concept. This book provides a careful and thorough analysis of the rituals and social customs surrounding death in the Theravāda tradition of Sri Lanka. The author describes the rituals of death and rebirth and analyses social issues of the relationship between monks and lay people in this context."--Back cover.

subjects: Buddhism, sri lanka,  Buddhism, rituals,  Funeral rites and ceremonies,  Death, religious aspects,  Sri lanka, social life and customs,  Buddhism,  Rituals,  Buddhist funeral rites and ceremonies,  Death,  Religious aspects,  Theravāda Buddhism,  Religious life and customs