The Consistency of the Yeongcheong(迎請) Rite in Buddhist Rituals(施⻝儀) - Focusing on Ritual texts and Actual Practice -

Key Points

• The aim is to examine the consistency between traditional guidelines and the actual execution of the Yeongcheong rite in Buddhist rituals.
• Analysis of traditional ritual texts and their prescribed practices.
• Observation of current Buddhist rituals, particularly focusing on Yeongcheong and related ceremonies.
• Comparative assessment of execution locations and methods over time.
• Identified discrepancies in the execution of rituals compared to traditional texts.
• Current practices show a lack of alignment with the prescribed rituals, particularly regarding spirit invitations.
• Noted variations in the placement and role of ritual leaders during the ceremonies.

Abstract