Compile what should be prepared to go to the temple in the right way

Monday February 5th, 2018  News

Tet to spring is the time of families, descendants in the family; units of organizations go to pagodas early to pray for a new year of peace; abundant health and prosperity. However, not everyone is fully aware of the tradition of the temple early in the year; Are you going to the temple properly? And what to prepare the temple ceremony in the beginning of the year?

1. Which temple should the temple ceremony?

In the new year, you and your family should go to the temple together for the children to know more about the customs of the nation. You can choose the temple nearby to where you live to go to the sewing or select the sacred pagoda sacred to the bridge, health and peace. Possible include sacred pagodas such as: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Su Pagoda; Tay Ho Temple, Quan Thanh Temple, Kim Lien Pagoda; Ngoc Son Temple, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, Ha pagoda, Huong pagoda; Yen Tu Pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tran Temple … Each temple has its own spiritual meaning, so you can choose to come to the bridge; blessing, praying, health; Peace for the whole family.

2. How to go to the temple early year

The same people of Vietnam, but if not understand many people do not understand the customs of the nation; and especially the ceremony of the temple year. There are rules that many people do not yet know, do not understand.

When going through the gate to the temple, go to the gate (right) and go out by the door (left); Do not step into the middle door (as the middle door) as stepping on the door; Otherwise, the offense will be disrespectful. According to the ancient view, the Middle Door is reserved for the emperor; Higher elevation, entrance to the temple. So everyone needs to pay attention to go to the temple properly. And if you pay attention, you will see and often days many pagodas do not open the main door.

3. Go to the temple early

Preparation for the temple, or the ceremony of the temple; The ritualist should know the basic rules of the temple that the ritual performers must follow:

– To incense incense at the temple can only buy vegetarian offerings: incense, fresh flowers, ripe fruit, products; … tea is not prepared salted dishes (buffalos, goats, pigs), bait, chicken, sausage …

– The ceremony can only be accepted if in the temple area worship the Saints, Temples and only offer there. Absolutely not be offered salt ceremony in the area of ​​the Buddha (electricity); The temple itself. On the incense of the main electricity is only offered vegetarian, net. Salty feasts (but often simply chicken, spring rolls, grilled chopped pork, etc.) are also often placed at the altar or shrine (if built separately) of the Lord – the deity administering the entire work of a pagoda.

– Do not buy gold, money to cover the Buddha worship offerings at the temple. If this ceremony is to be held at the altar of the Spirit, Holy Mother or at the altar.

– Honey paper or blanket set on the altar of the Buddha, Bodhisattva. The real money should not be put on the incarnation of the main electricity, but should put into the box of merit.

– Fresh flowers are Buddhist lotus flowers, lilies, peony, flowers … not using flowers, wild flowers …

4. How to write to the temple ceremony early

Paper is a must have and need because many times because of the crowded crowded crowded. I do not listen to the ears of you / I go but not secure a need to list the name of the address, what to worship to show the whole thing.

The trick is to read the name of the address for the writer. Asking people what to ask their vows, after they finished writing them open to read the address / name is correct (if you read again,% safe to meet the teacher is much more)

5. The vows to go to the temple early

Vows to go to temple early this year is something that every Buddhist should know. The notion that the star is negative. At the ceiling of communication or can be with the other person, poor communication, no one wants him. Should pray properly and vowed enough that everything will be more active. In the vow there should be many but definitely have enough 5 factors:

Name of address (lunar calendar, district ward)

Holidays (lunar calendar)

1 – Taekwondo: Thank you Buddha for blessing yourself in the past.

2 – Penalty: due to greed and greed for forgiveness for mistakes that he committed.

3 – Promise: Promise not to relapse, volunteer to do good, avoid doing evil.

4 – Bridge: ask for what you want / work is difficult problem.

5 – Feast: The most basic is the hands of three vases – depending on your cardboard that can seal / hold hands to support the heel of the Buddha – not follow the tone is 3 is.

6. Costumes to go to temple early

According to the Buddhist concept, the place of worship is sacred; simplicity, sanctity is always on the top. If possible, choose the attire to the pagoda color courteous. Types of Buddhist robes usually wear the temple ceremony is brown and blue. Buddhists need to limit the costumes are cumbersome, too short to avoid causing offensive to those around. Create a dignified respect in the bud.

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