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Ancestor Worship

Reverence for ancestors across East and Southeast Asia.

What is the significance of ancestor worship in East and Southeast Asian cultures?
How did ancestor worship originate and evolve in countries like China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand?
What are the main rituals and offerings used in ancestor veneration ceremonies?
How does ancestor worship relate to the concept of filial piety in Confucianism?
What roles do ancestral altars and spirit tablets play in homes and temples?
How do major festivals like Qingming, Obon, and Vu Lan honor ancestors?
What is the purpose of burning joss paper or spirit money?
How do Buddhist traditions in Southeast Asia incorporate ancestor veneration?
What are the differences between public temple rituals and private family practices?
How has urbanization and modernization affected ancestor worship practices?
What are common foods and symbolic items offered to ancestors?
How do diaspora communities maintain ancestral rites outside Asia?
What is the difference between ancestor worship and other forms of spirit worship?
How do beliefs about the afterlife influence ancestor veneration rituals?
What roles do feng shui and geomancy play in ancestral altar placement?
How do societies address neglected or forgotten ancestors in rituals?
What are the ethical or environmental concerns around burning incense and paper offerings?
How do young generations perceive and participate in ancestor worship?
How do interfaith marriages navigate differing ancestral traditions?
What scholarly debates exist around the classification of ancestor worship as religion?