East Asia Veneration
Chinese veneration is rooted in the Confucian concept of respect. Except this is on a deeper level as this shows filial piety even in the afterlife. This is and was a
sure sign of a strong family heritage. It is thought that any relationship
lasts through death and it was considered even stronger after death because it
was more spiritual. These deceased family members were seen as sort of deities
and were highly worshiped and called upon in times of need.
sure sign of a strong family heritage. It is thought that any relationship
lasts through death and it was considered even stronger after death because it
was more spiritual. These deceased family members were seen as sort of deities
and were highly worshiped and called upon in times of need.
Vietnamese veneration had the same roots as Chinese and share traits in that they offer
offerings such as food, sweets and ghost money (to the left) which they burn. Though they differ in the specific method of continuation. For example, in the Vietnamese household it is the oldest son’s duty to venerate his parents once they’ve passed.
offerings such as food, sweets and ghost money (to the left) which they burn. Though they differ in the specific method of continuation. For example, in the Vietnamese household it is the oldest son’s duty to venerate his parents once they’ve passed.
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http://www.vietnam-culture.com/articles-107-3/Ancestor-worship.aspx
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