6B01 - Sky Burial – The traditional Tibetan Funeral Custom

What is the traditional way to dispose of dead relatives in Tibet?

• Cremation

• Burial

• Sky burial

• Mummification

What is the religious significance of sky burial in Tibet?

• To honor the deceased

• To save the lives of small animals

• To provide a peaceful afterlife

• To confront death and understand the impermanence of life

What are Dakinis in Tibetan culture?

• Holy birds

• Monks

• Angels

• Vultures

Why is donating human flesh to vultures considered virtuous?

• It helps vultures find food

• It saves the lives of small animals

• It brings good luck to the deceased

• It ensures a peaceful afterlife

How long is the deceased left untouched before the sky burial?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

What is the position of the corpse during the sky burial?

• Standing

• Sitting

• Lying flat

• Fetal position

When does the ritual of sky burial usually begin?

• At sunrise

• At sunset

• At midnight

• At noon

Where are charnel grounds usually located in Tibet?

• Near monasteries

• In the mountains

• In the cities

• In the forests

Why do few people visit charnel grounds in Tibet?

• They are scared of the vultures

• They are not allowed to visit

• They find it disrespectful

• They are not aware of their existence

What are the vultures of the mountains in Tibet considered to be?

• Holy birds

• Sacred animals

• Messengers of the gods

• Dakinis