How does China view the afterlife?

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In Chinese culture, you will find a mixture of traditional beliefs that date back centuries, and more modern attitudes that reflect western ideas. Beliefs and practices in China relating to death and dying have been impacted by the country’s three dominating religions: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

We interviewed Author Tomás Prower about his book Morbid Magic: Death Spirituality and Culture from Around the World.

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About Morbid Magic: Death Spirituality and Culture from Around the World:

The Ultimate Book on Macabre Lore & Spiritual Traditions from Yesterday & Today

Written with a mix of reverence, approachability, and deadpan wit by a funeral industry insider, Morbid Magic is the first multi-cultural guide to death spirituality and traditions from all over the world and from different historical eras. Tomás Prower presents an impressive array of topics, including each culture's views on the hereafter, mourning periods, the deceased's legacy, handling of remains, and more.

Discover the lore and magic of death, both on the physical and spiritual planes. Explore hands-on activities, spells, and prayers that will open your eyes to new practices. Experience personal stories and anecdotes by modern people from various regions and religions. This fascinating book makes death a more approachable topic and helps you understand and utilize the profound wisdom of cultures around the globe. From Judaism in the Middle East to shamanism in East Asia, Morbid Magic presents an amazing, in-depth look at how the world deals with death.

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