Death and Those Beyond

Introduction 

Bangladesh – Sergio Targa

• The Hindu Conceptualization and Ritualization of Death
• The Rishi Conceptualization and Ritualization of Death
• Appendix: The Death of Mina Rani Das (22): A Case of Okal Mrityu?
• Comments 

Indonesia – Matteo Rebecchi

• The Javanese Spiritual World
• The Funeral
• The Journey to Heaven
• Interaction between the Departed and the Living 
• Conclusion 

Japan – Tiziano Tosolini

• The Concept of Death
• Funerary and Commemorative Rites
• Those Who Are Beyond
• Conclusion
• Appendix: Practical Guide for Catholics 

Philippines – Eugenio Pulcini

• What is Your Religion? 
• Living Together with the Ancestors
• Ancestors Rituals and Christian Tradition in Modern Times
• Conclusion

Taiwan – Fabrizio Tosolini

• Ancient Texts
• Confucius and His Early Disciples
• The Daoist Philosophical School
• The Search for Immortality in Daoist Religion
• Early Buddhism in China and Daoism
• The Chinese Pantheon
• The Cult of the Ancestors and Its Rite
• Caring for the Dead in the Underworld
• Conclusion

Conclusion

Cumulative Index