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What do you wear to a Buddhist temple service?

Joe Ford

What do you wear to a Buddhist temple service?

Shoulders should be covered and long pants should be worn rather than shorts. Some temples in tourist places may be more lenient, but your modesty will be appreciated. Some, but not all temples, may provide a sarong or other cover-up for a small fee if the gatekeeper thinks you’re not covered up enough.

What do I need to know before going to a Buddhist temple?

9 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Buddhist Temples

  • No Short Pants and No Sleeveless Shirts.
  • Take Off Your Hat and Sunglasses.
  • Be Respectful When Photographing.
  • Turn Off Your Phone.
  • Back Away From The Buddha Statue.
  • Be Mindful Of Worshipers.
  • Remove Your Shoes.
  • Don’t Raise Yourself Higher Than Buddha.

Does Buddhism have a dress code?

No specific rules exist for ordinary Buddhists about what they should wear, and most will conform to the local traditions and customs in their appearance. Buddhists who have taken vows and become a monk or nun may shave their heads and will often wear robes. …

What do Buddhist eat on Bodhi Day?

Some Buddhists eat rice and milk on Bodhi Day because it is the same meal the Buddha ate after he reached enlightenment.

What holiday do Buddhist celebrate instead of Christmas?

Bodhi Day

What Buddha said about meditation?

In a Theravada tradition, mindfulness might be developed by paying attention to the breath, or to body and feelings, or the current of ideas and images that moves through the mind as meditators sit and observe themselves. But what Buddhists get from meditation is more than just calm.

Can you be agnostic and Buddhist?

Secular Buddhism—sometimes also referred to as agnostic Buddhism, Buddhist agnosticism, ignostic Buddhism, atheistic Buddhism, pragmatic Buddhism, Buddhist atheism, or Buddhist secularism—is a broad term for a form of Buddhism based on humanist, skeptical, and agnostic values, valuing pragmatism and (often) naturalism.

What do I say in my prayers?

What to Say When You Pray?

  • Make the Right Environment.
  • Praise Your God.
  • Ask For Forgiveness.
  • Pray For Blessings.
  • Thank God and Chant “Amen”