(Baonghean.vn) - One of the habits of Vietnamese people on the first day of the new year is to go to the temple to pray for peace, luck, health, and fortune. However, not everyone understands the standards and values when going to the temple and the rules of respect in the temple. Below are some notes that you should not ignore when going to the temple.
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| Do not run around, talk, comment, sit or lie down in the Buddha hall. Do not sneeze, spit, or blow your nose around the Buddha hall or the Three Jewels. These sins will result in burning in hell. No matter how dedicated a practitioner is, he will not attain enlightenment. |
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| Do not walk around swaggeringly or act casually or unserious. Walking slowly and gently shows that you are a cultured person and at the same time shows solemnity and respect. |
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| When visiting the temple to worship or sightsee, do not arbitrarily film or take photos of the temple. When praying, stand to one side of the altar and absolutely do not stand facing the altar. |
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| When going to the temple, absolutely do not take or use any items of the temple without permission. Because according to the scriptures and traditional rituals, this is called the act of “using the ten directions to live forever”, which means stealing and using offerings from sentient beings. Those who violate this precept will be imprisoned in the 9 levels of hell when they die, suffering endlessly. |
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| Be serious and respectful. No matter what your position or power is in society, when you enter a temple, everyone is equal. Therefore, do not be arrogant or have disrespectful gestures or words towards other believers and the temple. |
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| One should not look at a Buddha statue as a work of art. One should be respectful and solemn in front of the Buddha statue. One should not look around or act arrogantly in front of the Three Jewels. If one wants to admire a Buddha statue, one should stand outside and observe. |
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| Dress simply, politely, modestly. Don't dress too casually but don't dress too flashy either. |
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| When going to the temple, you should burn incense at the top outside, avoid burning incense inside the temple, because it can affect the Buddha statue and Dharma instruments. |
Kim Ngoc
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