jeanluc_pippen_merry
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I was reading something about people loving animals but also understanding that they are sustenance for many living things and therefore wouldn't deprive people of eating them or something to that effect (i feel that way myself, but wouldn't eat animals i keep as pets myself). It made me think about the Tibetans and how they have the same thoughts about human beings.
Were sustenance for other living things as well, and the Tibetans believe that once you die, your body is nothing but an empty vehicle, a carcase that can be used to sustain other animals. Though it may seem grousome to some (i thought it was myself when i first learnt of it), but when i really sat down and thought about it, it's actually an honorable thing to do. A final act of kindness even.
What do you guys think about the tradition? Would you ever consider doing this instead of a Ground burial or cremation? If so, why or why not?
FYI this isn't a discussion about religion or what i think about others religious beliefs, this is just about learning and sharing thoughts and opinions on this particular tradition the Tibetans have (im not even sure if this is part of their religion, i believe it's more part of a philosophy).
Here's a wiki link for anyone who doesn't know about it but is interested to learn. I won't link pics or vids because i don't think it's appropriate, and it's easy enough to look up anyway.
Tibetan Sky Burial
Were sustenance for other living things as well, and the Tibetans believe that once you die, your body is nothing but an empty vehicle, a carcase that can be used to sustain other animals. Though it may seem grousome to some (i thought it was myself when i first learnt of it), but when i really sat down and thought about it, it's actually an honorable thing to do. A final act of kindness even.
What do you guys think about the tradition? Would you ever consider doing this instead of a Ground burial or cremation? If so, why or why not?
FYI this isn't a discussion about religion or what i think about others religious beliefs, this is just about learning and sharing thoughts and opinions on this particular tradition the Tibetans have (im not even sure if this is part of their religion, i believe it's more part of a philosophy).
Here's a wiki link for anyone who doesn't know about it but is interested to learn. I won't link pics or vids because i don't think it's appropriate, and it's easy enough to look up anyway.
Tibetan Sky Burial