Bodies bodies bodies: burial, belief and death across faith
God Forbid
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Maori Perspectives on Body, Spirit, and Death Rituals
This chapter explores the cultural significance of 'wairua' in Maori beliefs, illustrating the connection between spirit and nature, and how this informs their death rituals. It contrasts these practices with Christian and Buddhist approaches to death, highlighting the belief systems that shape their treatment of the body and the rituals surrounding mortality.
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