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Old 07-27-2008, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Trakehner View Post

I'd also be interested in knowing why Buddhism is always connected with death and Shinto is usually associated with birth and positive things.
My condolences Paul...

Soto Zen funeral rites are the standard for all Buddhist Schools in Japan and most funerals are still Buddhist.

Shintoism and life? Other than it was a state religion and was more ingrained with daily life, no idea.

If you learn more about Buddhism, namely Zen, it isn't associated with death.
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