First thing while setting the funeral pyre, one should tread (Trod) the cremation spot and then place the Buddha Akshobya Manala. Stacking earthen pot filled with sesame oil on top of Mandala would be more beneficial than using modern oil tin.
As mentioned in the earlier post, the tightened corpse should be placed in the center of the fuel wood face down and the head directing towards the lama. The book do not mention about the tradition of the layers of fuel wood stack required (for men and Women) while preparing Pyre (FST will get it back with the information in next post).
Lighting pyres in practical requires utter attention. However, natural burning without slightest disturbances is advised to complete the process of burning.
If in case the corpse is completely burnt into ashes and one needs to extinguish the fire, it should be done by Saffron and Camphor mixed in clean water or by milk. The remains of ashes and bones are then collected in ash bags and thrown into the stream or river. There is custom of gathering some bone remains and making Tsa Tsas. The blessed Tsa Tsas are put into rivers, mountains and clean places.
The monks recite Moenlam and lay people Vajra Guru Mantras while throwing remains of ashes and bones into the river. Crying in this moment will affect in swift transition of the soul. So it is not advisable.
Lastly, the cremation spot should be sealed. During the cremation, alcohol and meat are to be avoided as the practice of Buddha Akshobya during the funeral ceremony is Kriya Tantra. Moreover consumption of impure meal can harm the deceased soul.
Kriya Tantra: The Kriya tantras or action Tantra, are concerned mainly with external conduct, the practices of ritual purification and cleanliness which includes meals.
Note: Referred the book: Guidelines to benefit the Deceased by Khenpo Nima Shar while writing the post.
Khenpo NIma is a researcher with Tago Dorden Tashithang Buddhist University.
As mentioned in the earlier post, the tightened corpse should be placed in the center of the fuel wood face down and the head directing towards the lama. The book do not mention about the tradition of the layers of fuel wood stack required (for men and Women) while preparing Pyre (FST will get it back with the information in next post).
Lighting pyres in practical requires utter attention. However, natural burning without slightest disturbances is advised to complete the process of burning.
If in case the corpse is completely burnt into ashes and one needs to extinguish the fire, it should be done by Saffron and Camphor mixed in clean water or by milk. The remains of ashes and bones are then collected in ash bags and thrown into the stream or river. There is custom of gathering some bone remains and making Tsa Tsas. The blessed Tsa Tsas are put into rivers, mountains and clean places.
The monks recite Moenlam and lay people Vajra Guru Mantras while throwing remains of ashes and bones into the river. Crying in this moment will affect in swift transition of the soul. So it is not advisable.
Lastly, the cremation spot should be sealed. During the cremation, alcohol and meat are to be avoided as the practice of Buddha Akshobya during the funeral ceremony is Kriya Tantra. Moreover consumption of impure meal can harm the deceased soul.
Kriya Tantra: The Kriya tantras or action Tantra, are concerned mainly with external conduct, the practices of ritual purification and cleanliness which includes meals.
Note: Referred the book: Guidelines to benefit the Deceased by Khenpo Nima Shar while writing the post.
Khenpo NIma is a researcher with Tago Dorden Tashithang Buddhist University.
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