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GLOSSARY ABOUT BUDDHIST WEDDING

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General Buddhist Wedding Terms

  1. Buddhist wedding

  2. Sacred union

  3. Marriage ceremony

  4. Buddhist traditions

  5. Dharma in marriage

  6. Mindful marriage

  7. Noble truths of love

  8. Wedding vows

  9. Spiritual connection

  10. Buddhist culture

Buddhist Wedding Rituals

  1. Chanting of sutras

  2. Offerings to Buddha

  3. Blessing ceremony

  4. Meditation session

  5. Recitation of prayers

  6. Exchange of vows

  7. Flower offerings

  8. Lighting of candles

  9. Offering incense

  10. Bowing to the Buddha

Pre-Wedding Traditions

  1. Parental blessings

  2. Astrological matching

  3. Family consultations

  4. Offering of alms

  5. Pre-wedding meditation

  6. Gathering of monks

  7. Temple visit

  8. Offering dana

  9. Mindfulness practice

  10. Wedding planning

Post-Wedding Traditions

  1. Sharing of merits

  2. Couple’s blessing

  3. Community meal

  4. Monk blessings

  5. Gratitude to family

  6. Tree planting ceremony

  7. Pagoda visit

  8. Donation to charity

  9. Meditation retreat

  10. Prayer recitation

Cultural
Practices

  1. Thai Buddhist weddings

  2. Sri Lankan traditions

  3. Tibetan wedding customs

  4. Japanese Zen weddings

  5. Chinese Buddhist marriage

  6. Vietnamese traditions

  7. Korean Buddhist weddings

  8. Burmese wedding culture

  9. Laotian customs

  10. Cambodian traditions

Religious
Symbols

  1. Lotus flower

  2. Prayer beads

  3. Buddha statue

  4. Golden robe

  5. Mandala designs

  6. Incense burner

  7. Dharma wheel

  8. Offering bowls

  9. Temple bell

  10. Bodhi tree

Attire
and Style

  1. Traditional robes

  2. Elegant simplicity

  3. Gold silk outfits

  4. Red and gold attire

  5. Saffron dresses

  6. Cultural embroidery

  7. Heirloom jewelry

  8. Lotus flower crowns

  9. Beaded necklaces

  10. Sandalwood bracelets

Wedding
Venues

  1. Buddhist temple

  2. Pagoda weddings

  3. Sacred monastery

  4. Meditation hall

  5. Garden settings

  6. Mountain retreats

  7. Waterfront venues

  8. Zen gardens

  9. Family homes

  10. Cultural centers

Spiritual
Elements

  1. Chanting of mantras

  2. Blessings by monks

  3. Offering of fruits

  4. Recitation of Dhammapada

  5. Meditation for peace

  6. Spiritual equality

  7. Path of enlightenment

  8. Acts of compassion

  9. Gratitude prayer

  10. Eightfold Path

Wedding
Party Roles

  1. Bride and groom

  2. Senior monks

  3. Witnesses

  4. Parents’ blessings

  5. Siblings’ support

  6. Family elders

  7. Temple coordinators

  8. Community leaders

  9. Friends and family

  10. Officiants

Festive
Details

  1. Floral decor

  2. Lantern lighting

  3. Golden hues

  4. Simple elegance

  5. Temple music

  6. Gong sounds

  7. Vegetarian feast

  8. Rice offerings

  9. Tea ceremonies

  10. Community gathering

Buddhist Philosophy in Marriage

  1. Karma in relationships

  2. Mindful love

  3. Compassionate union

  4. Interdependent harmony

  5. Equanimity in marriage

  6. Path of love

  7. Altruism in partnerships

  8. Respect for life

  9. Spiritual growth

  10. Sacred trust

Diverse Buddhist Wedding Traditions

  1. Mahayana practices

  2. Theravada rituals

  3. Vajrayana influences

  4. Zen simplicity

  5. Pure Land recitations

  6. Forest monk blessings

  7. Cultural fusion

  8. Cross-faith marriages

  9. Global Buddhist traditions

  10. Modern Buddhist ceremonies

Additional
Themes

  1. Love and compassion

  2. Unity and harmony

  3. Eternal bond

  4. Mindful living

  5. Shared path

  6. Respect in relationships

  7. Ceremony planning

  8. Cultural respect

  9. Meditation practices

  10. Wedding photography