Kitsch22 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I had understood (perhaps wrongly) that Theravada Buddhists believe in reincarnation forthwith after death. If that is correct, then does it follow that there is no Buddhist equivalent (short of Enlightenment) to the (hazy) Christian concept of "eternal rest"? Perhaps I am being simplistic, but in strict terms, to wish "R.I.P." upon the death of a devout Buddhist seems at first glance to be grossly inappropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camerata Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 R.I.P. doesn't make a lot of sense in a Buddhist country. The equivalent would probably be to wish the deceased a fortunate rebirth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brucenkhamen Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Considering the bible talks about the bodies of the dead being reunited with their souls on resurrection day (at least that's the way some christians interpret it) I'd think R.I.P was pretty inappropriate for christians also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetaroi Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Considering the bible talks about the bodies of the dead being reunited with their souls on resurrection day (at least that's the way some christians interpret it) I'd think R.I.P was pretty inappropriate for christians also. I think you're reading that wrong. I don't think it means just lay there moldering. I think it refers to spiritual peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 in hebrew we say 'zicaron l'bracha' meaning bless their memory.... maybe that works better although i hate that also. i havent noticed any thai say anything like that when talking about someone who died. they just say the person died and thats that. bina israel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 in hebrew we say 'zicaron l'bracha' meaning bless their memory.... maybe that works better although i hate that also. i havent noticed any thai say anything like that when talking about someone who died. they just say the person died and thats that. bina israel I like that benediction I also like that character in The Great Gatsby who says something like "honour the person while he's alive and not after he is dead. After that my own rule is to let everything alone.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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