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Religion in Genealogy Part 5: Buddhists

Buddhists are followers of a variety of practices and beliefs known as Buddhism. Whether Buddhism is a religion or philosophy is controversial. Some sources say that to be a religion, there must be a belief and worship of a supernatural entity, which Buddhists do not have. Other sources describe religion as an organization that practices beliefs based on a higher power or ultimate truth. Buddhism is based on the latter. Buddhism can be traced back to circa 563 to 460 BCE (or BC) in what is now called Nepal. Siddhartha Gautama, who is more commonly referred to as the Buddha, … Continue reading →

What Is Ancestor Veneration?

In some cultures, the deceased are believed to have the ability to shape the circumstances of the living. In these cultures, the descendants of those who have passed away continue to provide for the well-being of their deceased family members through the practice of ancestor veneration. Sometimes, people confuse the concept of ancestor veneration by calling it “ancestor worship”. This is incorrect because cultures that practice ancestor veneration usually separate their acts of caring for deceased ancestors from their acts of worshipping whichever deity they worship. The acts associated with ancestor veneration are generally done out of a sense of … Continue reading →