Indian Wedding Makeup

Khush Singh (Celebrity Makeup Artist) Brings you all the tips you need for your special day. Indian Bridal Makeup, Hairstyle - Wedding Makeup, Hairstyle - Mehendi and Heena - Khush Singh Bridal Make up

-

Benefit Cosmetics LLC
Custom Search
6:55 PM

The Traditions & Rituals of Modern Buddhist Weddings

Posted by Khush Singh-Celebrity & Indian Bridal Makeup Artist

Buddhist weddings are secular in nature, so the marriage itself is usually a civil ceremony. The reception is often held in someone’s home and is small, with only family and close friends invited. Unlike many religions, Buddhists are allowed to marry a person of any faith, provided the spouse respects the teachings of the Buddha. Traditionally, a Buddhist monk blessed the couple at the ceremony temple, reciting sacred passages in the Pali language (you can find English translations of passages as well). Depending on where you and your spouse reside, a temple and a monk may be difficult to find. Many couples today erect their own shrines, complete with a Buddha image, flowers, and candles. Following down this road, it’s common for all gathered to recite a procession of hymns—Vandana, Tisarana, and Pancasila (English translations are widely available on the web).
   
If you are having a ceremony ritual in a temple, with a blessing, you only need to reserve the space. You don’t need to meet with monks beforehand or have a rehearsal. There is no organ or other music, and the guests do not participate in the blessing. Guests are allowed to wear whatever they like—good taste rules the day here. Be mindful of your footwear, however, as you’ll have to take your shoes off before entering a shrine. And don’t throw confetti (that’s considered tacky). The bride generally wears a dress, while the groom dons a suit. Although Buddhists are allowed to get married on any day of the year, that has not always been the case. It used to be that a monk determined through astrology the appropriate day for the wedding.
   
Personalize your wedding! 
Here are some popular traditional touches that may be added:
On the morning of the wedding, the groom’s family brings to the temple trays of fruit, wine, cake (and in olden days, jewelry for the bride), and candles lit by either the bride and groom or the parents. The candle lighting signifies the unity of the couple. Do not bring seven or eight trays, as those are considered unlucky numbers (six or nine is common).

A good thing to remember is that, since Buddhism practices tolerance of other religions, most of the flourishes at a Buddhist wedding are not set in stone; reception ceremonies usually reflect the customs of the site and background of where your party is held and what you’d like to incorporate yourselves. Fascinating also, as a contrast to Western vows, are the customary undertakings as inscribed in the Buddhist Sigilovdda Sutta.

The groom says, “Towards my wife I undertake to love and respect her, be kind and considerate, be faithful, delegate domestic management, present gifts to please her.”
   
The bride follows with, “Towards my husband I undertake to perform my household duties efficiently, be hospitable to my in-laws and friends of my husband, be faithful, protect and invest our earnings, discharge my responsibilities lovingly and fastidiously.”
   
After the ceremony, there is generally a large feast with dancing and singing. There is no protocol for a first/dance, father/son dance, etc., so do as you please, and love in harmony.
 

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...

Beauty & Style

Beauty & style

Badges & Links

IndiBlogger - Network of Indian Bloggers makeup tips, beauty tips, makeup artist, Khush Singh, beauty secrets, beauty tips and techniques Blog Awards Winner World Blog Archive Featured Fashion BlogChickAdvisor.com Love it, Share it, Rate it Weddingbee the wedding blog | wedding vendor reviews | Khush Singh - Celebrity Makeup Artist - Indian Bridal Makeup Artist | Jersey City NJ wedding beauty | Project Wedding vendor reviews | Wedding Dresses, Wedding Songs, Wedding Ideas, Bridal Shower
The Little Wedding Guide
Local Wedding Vendors
Wedding, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Invitations, Wedding Cakes, Catering, DJs, Wedding Photographers, Limos, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Dresses, Reception Halls
wedding connections vendor resource guide WeddingLenox
WeddingLenox - Wedding planning directory inlcuding the best wedding photographers, DJs, planners, wedding videographers, makeup specialist, hairstyle specialist, wedding decorators, florists, musicians, caterers and planning services all in one place.Wedding Planning - Wedding Websites - Wedding IdeasNew Jersey Wedding Vendors -New Jersey Reception Sites Directory - The most comprehensive New Jersey wedding reception sites directory.See Our Listing on WeddingReportsNJ.comWeb Directory
OnToplist is optimized by SEO
Add blog to our directory. BecomeGorgeous.com

Ad Aware