What are the rules and taboos about going to temples to worship Buddha and burn incense?

Just relax first and have sincere respect. Practice Buddhism. Monks in monasteries are also the main force in promoting Buddhism. Paying homage to Buddha, listening to scriptures, and making offerings are also planting the most extraordinary blessings in the world for yourself. , you can get associated with some scriptures and good teachers, resolve to stop evil and practice good, and study hard.

●In the temple, needles and threads are not allowed to be used at will. Permission is required. Water, electricity and public facilities (such as telephones, etc.) should be saved. Don’t waste meals. Eat as much as you can (the temple is for believers from all over the world). The offerings are wasted and cannot be afforded)

●You are not allowed to use tobacco, alcohol, meat, or foods containing onions, garlic, leeks, eggs, etc. when making offerings to the Buddha

●Read the scriptures : If there are scriptures for public reading in the temple, you can sit and read them casually. You must clean your hands first and put them on the table to read them flatly. Do not hold a scroll or put it on your lap. Clothes, hats, etc., especially do not add to the scriptures.

●Worship the monk: When you meet, you are called the Dharma Master, or the Great Monk. When you bow to him, if he says a bow, you don’t have to continue to bow. Ordinary people worship the Buddha, sit in meditation, chant sutras, eat, sleep, and walk. , when going to the toilet, do not bow to him.

●Dharma implements: Do not knock bells, drums, fish and pans in the temple, and do not play with tin sticks, clothes, bowls and other objects.

●Listen to the Sutra: Follow the crowd and take your seat. If you arrive later and the Dharma Master has already ascended the throne, you must first bow to the Buddha and take a step back. Then bow to the Master, and after sitting down, do not greet the newcomers, and do not sit unsteadily, cough, or talk. If you cannot finish listening, you should fold your hands to the Master and leave quietly, and do not wave others to retreat.

●Do not enter from the middle door when entering the Buddhist hall. When entering from the side door, the foot closest to the door frame goes in and out first. When the left foot is close to the threshold, lift the left foot first...

Relax first. Just have sincere respect and practice Buddhism. Monks in monasteries are also the main force in promoting Buddhism. Paying homage to Buddha, listening to sutras, and making offerings are also the most extraordinary fields of blessing in the world. You can associate with some scriptures and good teachers, and develop knowledge. Stop evil and practice good deeds, and study hard.

●In the temple, needles and threads are not allowed to be used at will. Permission is required. Water, electricity and public facilities (such as telephones, etc.) should be saved. Don’t waste meals. Eat as much as you can (the temple is for believers from all over the world). The offerings are wasted and cannot be afforded)

●You are not allowed to use tobacco, alcohol, meat, or foods containing onions, garlic, leeks, eggs, etc. when making offerings to the Buddha

●Read the scriptures : If there are scriptures for public reading in the temple, you can sit and read them casually. You must clean your hands first and put them on the table to read them flatly. Do not hold a scroll or put it on your lap. Clothes, hats, etc., especially do not add to the scriptures.

●Worship the monk: When you meet, you are called the Dharma Master, or the Great Monk. When you bow to him, if he says a bow, you don’t have to continue to bow. Ordinary people worship the Buddha, sit in meditation, chant sutras, eat, sleep, and walk. , when going to the toilet, do not bow to him.

●Dharma implements: Do not knock bells, drums, fish and pans in the temple, and do not play with tin sticks, clothes, bowls and other objects.

●Listen to the Sutra: Follow the crowd and take your seat. If you arrive later and the Dharma Master has already ascended the throne, you must first bow to the Buddha and take a step back. Then bow to the Master, and after sitting down, do not greet the newcomers, and do not sit unsteadily, cough, or talk. If you cannot finish listening, you should fold your hands to the Master and leave quietly, and do not wave others to retreat.

●Do not enter the central door when entering the Buddhist hall. When entering from the side door, the foot closest to the door frame goes in and out first. If the left foot is close to the threshold, lift the left foot first to enter the main hall

●The foot in the center The worship mat is used by the abbot of the temple, and the lay people use two mats on both sides to worship the Buddha, men on the left and women on the right

●No talking, shouting, lying down, running or jumping, and no spitting

●Have a respectful title for the master, and do not address the master directly by name

●When brushing your teeth or washing your face in the temple, you are not allowed to face the Buddha's golden body or the monk's master

●You are not allowed to walk in front of someone who is worshiping the Buddha.

●You are not allowed to speak loudly or fart in the hall and the abbot’s room

●You must wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt with a collar when entering the temple, no smoking, and slippers

< p>●It would be better to disturb the water of a thousand rivers than to disturb the hearts of Taoists. Women should not wear tight or revealing clothes, but should dress appropriately

●Men and women are not allowed to sleep in the same room when sleeping in the temple, and they are not allowed to wear shorts and nightgowns when sleeping

●At 9 o'clock in the evening, the banquet is heard You must turn off the lights to fall asleep

The above is an excerpt for reference only. The specific rules of the temple must be followed, and the temple rules shall prevail.