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Article
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Reflections on Death (Buddhist Hospices)

For Students 9th - 10th
A good introduction to Buddhist funerary practices. Provides links to Buddhist death rituals in various countries.
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Primary
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Benefits of Prayer Wheels

For Students 9th - 10th
A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the use of the Tibetan Prayer Wheel. Explains why Tibetan Buddhist use the prayer wheel. Discusses the different kinds of prayer wheels and the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung. Includes a glossary of...
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Article
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Thai World View: Buddhist Funerals

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed description of a Thai Buddhist funeral. Includes pictures.
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Handout
City University of New York

Chinese Cultural Studies: Faxian Fa Hsien: A Record of the Buddhistic Kingdoms

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource discusses the history of the Buddhist kingdoms, and how their godlike monarch worked. Discusses Buddhist religious rituals and beliefs as well.
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Activity
Buddha Dharma Education Association

Buddha Net: Buddhist Ceremonies: Personal Ceremonies: Marriage/funeral Rites

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on Buddhist ceremonies in several countries where the religion is practiced. The site provides information on what should be done and how the ceremonies are performed.
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Primary
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Lily De Silva: Giving in the Pali Canon

For Students 9th - 10th
A long essay from Lily de Silva on the scriptural basis for the Buddhist concept of "dana". Discusses the qualities the donor must posess, the reasons one should give, and the proper items to offer.
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Website
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Practicing the Dhamma in Ordinary Life: Generosity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains an essay on how Buddhists can practice generosity in their everyday lives. It describes the different kinds of giving and generosity.