Buddhist Weddings

 

Buddhism is classed as being a faith and not a religion and therefore the concept of marriage is not considered relevant to the Buddhist faith.

As far as marriage is concerned, there are no directions given for a Buddhist. With marriage being a secular affair, its success depends on both partners creating a harmonious and progressive unit together. As long as your commitment to family life as a Buddhist is serious you are considered married, even without a formal registration. Many Buddhists however do still choose to have a formal marriage and as this becomes more popular, temples are beginning to offer services. Many however, choose the alternative of a blessing from the Bhikkhu or Lama before or after a civil wedding.

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On the Day (click links for detail) With a temple marriage being a social occasion rather than a religious one, there is no set pattern for how the day is planned. You could choose to celebrate the blessing in any way you see fit, as long as you respect the rules of the temple. A Buddhist Blessing Vows of determination and commitment