Sunday, May 3, 2009

第七日 The seventh day

Today marks the seventh day of the funeral which is also known as 第七日, in chinese custom specific to taoism, this marks the completion of the transition journey for my grandmother in law..

Tonight, three priests, looks in their fifties, did the final rituals, sadly, i dun really understand the true meaning and purpose to it.. What I assume is the rituals is done to appease her and prepare her for her next destination and life.. We pray as the priests sing their prayers with breaks in between prayers.

During the prayers, it also occurs to me how much the young generation understood this and how many could or would replace these priests and their honourable job.. I am ashamed.. How many more out there are?

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