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When you go to a temple to worship Buddha, you need to know these 5 taboos, do you know which 5 they are?
Release time:
2023-06-08
Religion is an important spiritual and cultural phenomenon in human society, including religious beliefs, religious practices and religious systems. Buddhism is an important religion in Chinese history, for religious believers, incense is burned every morning and evening to worship the Buddha, and temples are important places for believers to worship Buddha. However, for people who have not received relevant cultural and traditional education, they lack respect for Buddha, understand Buddhist cultural habits, and even do not understand the relevant taboos, and their behavior in the temple may seem impolite and irregular. Today we will talk about the five taboos that we need to know when going to the temple to worship the Buddha, deepen our knowledge and understanding, and increase our respect and awe for Buddhist culture.
Religion is an important spiritual and cultural phenomenon in human society, including religious beliefs, religious practices and religious systems. Buddhism is an important religion in Chinese history, for religious believers, incense is burned every morning and evening to worship the Buddha, and temples are important places for believers to worship Buddha. However, for people who have not received relevant cultural and traditional education, they lack respect for Buddha, understand Buddhist cultural habits, and even do not understand the relevant taboos, and their behavior in the temple may seem impolite and irregular. Today we will talk about the five taboos that we need to know when going to the temple to worship the Buddha, deepen our knowledge and understanding, and increase our respect and awe for Buddhist culture.
Do not stain oil
"Buddhas are compassionate and cannot kill." Buddhism advocates "living all beings" and opposes killing, so when people go to temples to worship Buddha, they should try to avoid eating meat and eat more vegetarian dishes, which is a kind of respect for Buddha culture and belief. In addition, many Buddhist believers will release some small animals every month to express their respect and sympathy for life, and their awe is worth learning from.
Entry and exit should be ordered
Temples are generally divided into main entrance and side gate, monks usually use the main gate, while visitors need to pay attention to the order, using the difference between the left and right doors to distinguish between men and women. Generally, men use the left door and women use the right door. On the one hand, such regulations increase the sense of etiquette norms, and on the other hand, show respect for the cultural distinction between men and women and the expression of gender characteristics.
Hold the incense carefully
Incense is an important symbol in Buddha worship, and the way of "holding incense" is also exquisite. The left hand should be placed on the incense, the right hand should hold the bottom of the incense, and the incense should be held high on the head to show respect for the nobility of the Buddha, which is the traditional way to express Buddhist beliefs and one of the most basic respect for the Buddha. For home worship, this method should also be followed.
Burning incense requires attention
Burning incense is an essential ritual in temples, but there are also some details to be paid attention to in the process. Do not use the killing hand to light incense, the appropriate way is to hold the incense in the left hand, light it with a candle, and then gently put it in the incense burner to let the incense burn naturally. If the incense has been inserted into the incense burner, it cannot be pulled out again, otherwise it will be considered disrespectful to the gods. In addition, you should not blow it out with your mouth after igniting, which will appear impolite and irregular.
The way to kowtow
Kowtowing is a way to show respect and gratitude to a god in Buddhist culture, and the way to kowtow is also delicate. The kowtowing method is generally three times, or nine times, and each time it is necessary to express the mentality with "first the world's worries and worries, and then the world's joy and happiness". When meditating on your wishes, clasp your hands, raise them above your head, and then slowly lower them, so that you can show respect and awe for Buddha and faith.
Summary:
We still have a long way to go in terms of knowledge and understanding of Buddhist culture. Observing the relevant rituals and taboos when going to a temple to worship Buddha is a basic way for us to pay homage to Buddhist culture and beliefs. In addition to these common senses, we also need to learn more about the teachings and connotations of Buddhism, and respect the Buddhist cultural heritage, which will not only help to demonstrate our cultural self-confidence, but also contribute to the prosperity and evolution of human spiritual culture.
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