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Buddhanet Buddhist Ceremonies: Personal Ceremonies: Marriage/ Funeral Rites
Marriage and funeral rites and rituals of various Buddhist cultures.


Buddhist Music and Ritual
Buddhist music has been a part of Buddhist rituals and services throughout Korean history since the introduction of Buddhism in the 4th century.


Buddhist Rituals & Observances
Based upon talks given at Cittaviveka by Ajahns Sucitto and Candasiri


Buddhist weddings
Of the many traditional events that take place during a Buddhist wedding, the ‘Poruwa’ ceremony is the most important.


The Buddhist Wedding Ceremony
Buddhist wedding ceremonies are becoming increasingly popular in the west, and are not just restricted to those who follow the faith.


Zen Buddhist Funeral Rituals
When Ch'an Buddhism came to Japan, in the sixth century, funerals began to be performed with Buddhist rites for lay people. It was known as Zen Buddhism in Japan, and in time, the Zen monks, following the Chinese tradition of sharing their enlightenment, started to perform Zen funeral rites for lay people



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Baptism and Rites of Life Passage
Rites of passage are those communal symbolic processes and acts connected with important or critical transitions in the lives of individuals and communities.


Catholics And Cremation
The purpose of this page is to briefly explain the catholic funeral rites.  It also offers a few simple guidelines that may help families when placed in the situation of making funeral arrangements.


Christian Observances and Rituals
A description of Christian observances and rituals


Christian Rites
These rites are central to our faith but are practiced in a more personal way.


Orthodox Funeral Planning
Here is some practical information about Orthodox rites and funeral planning.



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American Museum of Natural History: Hinduism
Elements for Hindu devotion.


Diwali Festival
Information on festival celebrations for diwali, bhai duj, dhan teras, govardhan puja, lakshmi puja, kali pooja. Also find pooja process, gift traditions, importance, calendar, rangoli patterns, divali cards and divali recipes."


Durga Puja
Covers pooja, myths and legends of the Goddess. It also offers a tour of the idol making industry. Durga idols are created by observing complex rituals, customs and rules informs the site.


Durga Puja
Find information on Durga puja festival, traditions, celebrations, temples, myths, importance and different forms of Goddess Durga. Also find Durga aarti, bhajans, recipes, cards and much more.


Hindu Rituals
A description od Hindu Rituals


Hindu Traditions in Weddings
Features background on the origin and meaning of Hindu wedding rituals.


Hindu Wedding Rituals
A description of Hindu Wedding Rituals.


Hindu Weddings
Resource for Hindu marriages.


Karwa Chauth
Find information on Karwa Chauth fast, its origin, significance, regional names, traditions, festival celebrations, vrat katha, mehndi designs, recipes, karvachauth thali decoration, cards and gifts.


Last Rites
A desription of last rites


Mind Atlas
Ritual and Rites in Hinduism


The Significance of Rituals performed in a Hindu Marriage
A Hindu Wedding is not simply an exchange of vows and rings. It includes a number of religious rites before and during the nuptials, which are performed in the presence of family deities.


Vivaaha
Significance and Rituals of Hindu Marriage & Alliances and Matrimonials through Smart Modern Swayamvaram



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Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation
Under Jewish Law, children are not obligated to observe the commandments, although they are encouraged to do so as much as possible to learn the obligations they will have as adults.

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