2009/01/14 by Chiung-Yin Hsu, Margaret O’Connor, Susan Lee · 270 citations
Medicine · Psychology · #Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health #Medicine #Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues #Psychology
paper · doi:10.1080/07481180802440431
published in Death Studies 33(2), 153-174 (Taylor & Francis)
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This article introduces the primary beliefs about ancestor worship, Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and traditional Chinese medicine that have influenced Chinese people for thousands of years, particularly in relation to death and dying. These cultures and traditions remain important for Chinese people wherever they live. Over a long period, Chinese people have integrated these philosophies and religions to form the basis of their culture and traditions. Although they agree that death is a natural part of the life span, a unique belief about death and dying has emerged among the Chinese from this integration. From this, the people find a significant definition of death and dying.