Many people often say "rest in peace" ("RIP") when wishing someone who
had died. It occurs to me that it is actually a quote with Christian origins,
particularly Catholic (refer to Wikipedia). But most Christians believe that
when a person dies, he just "rest" until he (and everyone else) is
re-surrected by the 2nd coming of Christ. I believe there are other versions by
other Churches within Christianity. But basically I try not to wish anyone
using that term anymore (unless I forget). In Buddhism we do not rest in eternity or wait to be re-surrected by anyone. We continue into the next rebirth. Hence, as a Buddhist, it is more appropriate
that we wish that the deceased will be reborn in the Buddha's Pure Land or reborn as a
perfect human again or just a happy rebirth.
But it is just a small thing. It is not a big thing even if you say it because you are used to saying it. But I just want to clarify.
#Restinpeace #BuddhismandChristianity #RIP #death
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