What happens in a Buddhist marriage ceremony?

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What happens in a Buddhist marriage ceremony?

2007-01-03 02:07:42 · 2 answers · asked by iou 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups

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As mentioned, it depends on the Buddhist sect.

I had a Zen Buddhist marriage ceremony and have helped with them.

They tend to involve a Katsu, bit of chanting, burning of incense, an exchange of rings, more chanting, and a pronoucement of marriage by the priest. This is the Cliff notes version.

Except for the rings and the pronouncement of marriage, it's remarkably close to how a funeral is run.

2007-01-03 02:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It depends on the Buddhist sect. Buddhism is spread from Japan to Tibet to Thailand and the rituals and ceremonies differ.

2007-01-03 10:25:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sinka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋