2015年3月9日星期一

【你要變成什麼樹？】

這是義大利的設計師 Anna Citelli 和 Raoul Bretzel發明的有機且可分解的生物膠囊，在我們往生之後，埋入這個膠囊中，可以滋養樹木，變成盆栽或是森林都可以。

好處是自己生前就可以選擇要變成什麼樹，而且價錢比買棺材還要便宜，也不用建立墓碑，佔用土地資源。

但是義大利的法規尚未通過，Anna說她期望有一天讓我們離開世界的時候變成一棵樹。

詩人吳晟也是鼓勵樹葬的新觀念，目前台灣各縣市政府也在推動這樣的樹葬，不少承辦公務員都說『供不應求』，看起來整個社會對於生死無常和環保觀念確實有極大的進步了。

我們估計如果這可以推廣開來的話，以後我們看到樹會更尊敬一點，不會隨意的亂修剪，還會有一顆虔敬的心去看待樹木了。

想不想要恐怖陰森的公墓變成森林呢？

你會想要變成什麼樣的樹呢？

報導來源：（有很多照片喔）
http://www.boredpanda.com/biodegradable-burial-pod-memory-…/

Forget Coffins – Organic Burial Pods Will Turn Your Loved Ones Into Trees

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25 days ago by Dovas

The idea of coming full circle and returning whence we came from is one that appeals to many of us, regardless of our faith (or lack thereof), and this is an idea captured perfectly by this beautiful new burial method developed in Italy. The Capsula Mundi project by designers Anna Citelli and Raoul Bretzel has developed an organic, biodegradable burial capsule that will turn the deceased’s body into nutrients for a tree that will grow out of their remains.

After being encapsulated in the fetal position, the deceased is buried and either a tree or tree seed is planted above their capsule. The project’s site already has a number of trees to choose from.

The project is currently only a concept because Italian law forbids such burials. If it were allowed to proceed, however, the project’s aim would be to create entire memorial parks full of trees instead of tombstones. And instead of destroying and burying wood for wooden coffins, we would, at the end of our lives, provide sustenance for new trees instead. And indeed, the idea that our loved ones and descendants could visit our tree, care for it and rest in its shade is truly a comforting one.

More info: capsulamundi.it | Facebook (h/t: aplus)