RE: Jijangjeon, a place for the dead.
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A beautiful and colourful post today, @slowwalker.
I'm struck by the similarities between Buddhistic prayers for the dead and Catholic practices.
The monk in your photo stands before an altar lit by candles wearing vestments that resemble those of a Catholic priest.
As in Catholicism, prayers are offered for the dead and candles lit - I know your mother is Catholic and I'm sure she can't help but notice theses similarities.
Regardless of differing doctrines regarding heaven, hell and purgatory, the common thread is compassion - the desire of the living to help the dead.
There is an old saying in the Catholic tradition: we have loved them in life; we will not forget them in death.
I just had to remark on the similarities, my friend.
A beautiful photo essay.
You're right! There are certain similarities between religions. Especially, compassion and love are the commonly found elements of religions! Thanks to you, I learned similarities in practices for the dead between Catholicism and Buddhism.
Have a nice day!!