Balwoo Gong-Yang: The Korean Buddhist Ritual of Eating

Synopsis

In Buddhism the purpose of eating is only to maintain one’s health for the self-enlightenment; hence the ritual of having meals, ‘Balwoo’ Gong-Yang, is part of the practice of Buddhism. The film explains the ritual and its embodiment of both spiritual and practical aspects of Buddhism. Covers the food, preparation, prayers and thanks, etiquette of eating, sharing of food, turning rice, cleaning the bowls, the basket of Chunsoo.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.

Year of production

1999

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £14.99 (inclusive)

Subjects

Religious studies

Keywords

Buddhism; religious belief and practice

Sponsor

Name

Buddhist Cultural Heritage of Korea

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

 

Available from retail outlets