In ancient times, temples were located in deep mountains and forests, or far away from cities.
The first reason is that if a person enters the temple and the merit box or the decorations on the offering table are missing, it cannot be explained clearly.
The second reason is that most temples are in the suburbs. If you go to the temple alone, the wandering monks will seek out the temple visitors for friendship and alms because of their poverty. If you do not follow the wishes of the alms monks, disputes may easily arise.
The third reason is that in the past, many temples were unguarded and the places were relatively remote. They were often haunted by bandits and bandits. Visiting temples alone could easily lead to danger.
In the past, there was no running water. Many people drank from wells and went to the wellheads to fetch water. After a long time, the wellheads were polished and smooth. In winter, the wellheads were still frozen or mossed. If two people went to see the well, one of them would One slipped into the well, and the other couldn't tell. The two people's statement about not looking into the well became an experience to protect themselves.
In the past, when we went to deep mountains and old forests to cut wood, we usually went together. If three people went to cut wood and met good medicinal materials, good wood, and good animals in the wild, it was easy for them to make money. People are tied to trees, or they seek wealth and death, so there is a saying that three people do not cut down trees.
The above three statements are all to prevent accidents. They are easily doubted by others. Even if they are reasonable, it is difficult to explain them clearly.
