The National Day holiday is coming, presumably many brothers are already planning to go to the temple to pray for the Buddha. First of all, the enlightenment number reminds everyone that there are many people on the holiday. Remember to wear a mask and take good protection! Secondly, Buddhism is solemn and solemn, and there are some etiquettes for entering the temple. Today, the Awakening Number will give you a brief overview. I hope I can help you.
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Rusi Notes
■ purification bath, do not eat meat or fish
are prepared to burn incense and pray, It is best to take a bath in advance and enter the temple with a clean body and mind.
Meat, garlic, green onions, tobacco, alcohol, etc. are best not to eat before praying to the Buddha.
■ Neat and tidy clothes and polite manners
When entering the temple, it is advisable to wear untidy clothing, shoes and hats. No smoking, chewing gum, or playing around in the Buddhist hall.
when entering the Buddhist temple,It is best not to enter through the middle door, but to enter from the side door, let alone step on the threshold and raise your foot to enter.
After entering the temple door, it is not advisable to walk straight in the center. You should walk in the direction of your left arm to enter and retreat. When entering the temple door, hats and sticks cannot be placed on the table or seat.
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2p0 _span10sp _strong Drums, fishes, chimes, etc. are not allowed to be knocked without permission, and tin rods, mantles, and other objects are not allowed to be manipulated. Such as fruits and plants cannot be picked at will.
The worship mat in the center of the main hall is for the temple owner. It is not allowed to worship at the temple, and the stools on both sides should be used. When anyone worships the Buddha, they must not walk in front of his head. When worshiping the Buddha, it is best to approach the Buddha table, lest others pass by you and disturb your worship.
■ Read the scriptures respectfully, pay attention to monks
_9span , if there are classics in the temple, you can read it. But you must clean your hands before reading, put the case on the table and look at it.Do not hold a roll or put it on your lap. Clothes, hats, etc. especially should not be added to the sutra.
When I see a monk, he is called a mage, or a great monk, and he should not be called a monk or a monk. The common way to salute when meeting a monk is to unite the two hands, bow your head slightly to show respect, and avoid shaking hands, hugs, and touching the monks as improper etiquette.
■ listen through the ritual
worship with the congregation seated, if after themselves to, the Master has been enthroned , You must bow to the Buddha, take a step back, and then bow to the master.
After you have taken your seat, you should not greet your acquaintances, sit up uncertainly, or cough and talk. If you can't listen to it, you should join the master and exit silently, and you should not beckon to others.
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Instructions for Shangxiang
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2pDoes it have to be incense?
Not necessarily. There are many ways to make offerings to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, usually with flowers (for the appearance) and fruits (for the appearance). If the conditions are not met, only a glass of water (the appearance is pure and equal) is also acceptable. However, there is absolutely no need for meat or wine to offer to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The six offerings of "fragrance, flower, lamp, paint, fruit, and happiness" are usually used, any of which can be used.
■ What is the meaning of Shangxiang?
First, it expresses sincere and respectful offering to the Three Jewels, as a demonstration of attracting sentient beings.
Secondly, it means to convey information to the world of void law, and to feel the blessing of the three treasures of the ten directions.
Thirdly, it means to burn oneself, to spread incense and ten directions, to remind Buddhist disciples of selfless devotion.
Fourth, it means to ignite the true incense of Buddhist precepts, which contains the silent oath to "practice precepts, concentration, wisdom, and extinguish greed, hatred, and delusion". The Buddha is not fond of the great incense of the world , But like the real incense of the precepts of the Buddha's disciples.
■ Can Shangxiang ask for money?
No.
It is said in the Buddhist scriptures: "In the door of the Buddha, all requests are responsive." The key is to understand the truth, and to ask for money in the same way as the law.
When all living beings seek wealth and blessings, they must first give up their wealth. Generating wealth is the cause, and wealth is the result. To give up is the cause, to get is the result, and to give up is not two. Therefore, a person's blessings are cultivated by himself, not from Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.
Buddhism often says: "Life is created by yourself, and blessings are sought by yourself." Does burning great incense make a fortune? This is purely "saving the belly of the Buddhas with the heart of ordinary people." How can Buddhas and Bodhisattvas with great enlightenment, great compassion, like ordinary beings, caring about your big incense and small incense and giving them riches separately? of course not.
■ What kind of wish should the Buddha pray to?
When offering incense to the Buddha, you should be pure in your heart, and the fruit will be spotless, and you will be blessed. If you want to make a wish, you should give up the idea of selfishness and self-interest, and make great aspirations for the benefit of society and all living beings, and you will have boundless merits. It is said in the Buddhist scriptures that "one worship to the Buddha will destroy sins and rivers and sand; when one recites the Buddha, the blessings increase infinitely".
■ How many incense sticks are suitable for worshiping Buddha and Bodhisattva?
Three incense sticks are suitable.This means "precept, concentration, and wisdom" three nos. It also means offering to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha to live in the Three Jewels. This is the most complete and civilized Shangxiang offering. There is not much incense, but sincerity, the so-called "burn three civilized incense, respect a sincere heart."
■ What is the best way to make offerings to Buddhas and Bodhisattvas?
It is said in the Buddhist scriptures: "In all offerings, Dharma offerings are the first." The so-called Dharma offerings are the teachings in the Buddhist scriptures, which are taught in the Buddhist scriptures. That is, in daily life and in dealing with others: "every evil is never done, all good is committed."
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■ You must walk lightly
is the most prestigious human appearance and visual instrument. It is necessary to put an end to disorder, frivolousness, and procrastination.Walking lightly is not only self-cultivation, but also solemnity.
■ Speak lightly
_9span is a respect for others. It is necessary to put an end to loud noises, chattering, arguing, and swearing both inside and outside the hall.
■ Do things lightly
Should converge the body and mind, be clean, rigorous, and meticulous.
should be light
In the monastery, you must lower yourself, be brave to shrink yourself, subdue yourself, and you must not be arrogant, and bring fame and gain to the society. temple.
■ Worries should be light
learns to relieve the trouble of The best way is to "just look at the good looks" and "the person is neither me nor me". The severity of the troubles can precisely measure the size of the progress.
■ focusing green channel
by saying: "channel is the parent channel element merit, and nurture All the good roots.” The “five roots and five powers” mentioned in the Amitabha Sutra are first of all “faith roots” and “faith powers”. The fifty-two positions from ordinary people to Buddhahood also start from the ten-belief position. It can be seen that the belief in suspicion is the basis of entering the Tao.
■ The emphasis is on respectfulness
and the temple must be respected. As everyone knows, etiquette is very important, but more important is that pious and respectful heart.
focuses on seeking methods
You should not get close to the dojo with secular greed and comparison, let alone treat the temple as a place for recreation, sightseeing, and play. If the heart is not clean enough,If you don't know how to come for the Dharma, you will lose the special significance of entering the temple.
■ The emphasis is on altruism
span_9span: "The Bodhisattva was born in the 10th span of the bodhisattva, " All suffering in the world comes from self-interest.” Altruism is the essence of Buddhism, and it is also an important cause for the longevity of Buddhism.
focuses on liberation
came to Buddhism by destiny. If you ignore the method of liberation and only seek the blessings of the people, and even the fame and fortune of the world, it would be a misunderstanding and betrayal of Buddhism. The ultimate goal of studying Buddhism is to be free from all kinds of pain and troubles, and to transcend the cycle of life and death.
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wish everyone a happy holiday
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