What do you call a Buddhist temple?

Sommario:

1. What do you call a Buddhist temple?
2. Which country is famous for Buddhist temple?
3. Is it disrespectful to go to a Buddhist temple?
4. What is a Buddhist temple used for?
5. What days do Buddhist worship?
6. How do you greet a Buddhist?
7. What can you not do in a Buddhist temple?
8. How do you say hello in Buddhism?
9. What do Buddhist call each other?
10. Why can't Buddhist shake hands?
11. Can Buddhist drink coffee?

What do you call a Buddhist temple?

A Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery, is the place of worship for Buddhists, the followers of Buddhism. They include the structures called vihara, chaitya, stupa, wat and pagoda in different regions and languages.

Which country is famous for Buddhist temple?

The Mahabodhi (Great Enlightenment) Temple is a Buddhist stupa situated in the Bodh Gaya in the state of Bihar, India. The main complex of the stupa has an inheritor of the original Bodhi Tree under which Gautama Buddha attained the enlightenment. It is the most sacred place of Buddhism.

Is it disrespectful to go to a Buddhist temple?

At anyone, or anything, basically. In the confines of the temple, this is considered extremely rude. DO greet the Buddha. ... While Buddhists in different countries pay respect to the Buddha in different ways, a bow is a sure bet.

What is a Buddhist temple used for?

Buddhists visit their local temple for services and teaching, taking offerings of flowers, candles and food. Buddhists can worship both at the temple and at home. In a Buddhist home, there will be one room or area used as a shrine with a statue of Buddha, incense and candles.

What days do Buddhist worship?

Buddhism Religious Holidays

• --Chinese New Year. ...
• 02/2/20--Nirvana Day. ...
• --Losar. ...
• 04/13-15/2020 - Songkran Festival.
• 05/7/20--Wesak. ...
• 07/5/20--Wassana. ...
• 07/13-15/20 - Obon.
• - Dhamma Day.

How do you greet a Buddhist?

There are a few different ways to greet someone in Buddhism. Probably the most universal way is to say "Namo Buddhaya" ("A bow to the Buddha"). Pure Land Buddhists might prefer to say "Namo 'Mitabhaya" ("A bow to Amitabha"). Or you can say "hello" in your own language.

What can you not do in a Buddhist temple?

Never touch, sit near, or climb on a Buddha statue or the raised platform the statue sits on. Get permission before taking photographs and never do so during worship. When exiting, you should walk backwards and get some distance between you and the Buddha before turning your back.

How do you say hello in Buddhism?

Probably the most universal way is to say "Namo Buddhaya" ("A bow to the Buddha"). Pure Land Buddhists might prefer to say "Namo 'Mitabhaya" ("A bow to Amitabha"). Or you can say "hello" in your own language. On other subreddits, I've seen newcomers saying "Namaste".

What do Buddhist call each other?

ଭିକ୍ଷୁ, Bhikhyu. A bhikkhu (Pali: भिक्खु, Sanskrit: भिक्षु, bhikṣu) is an ordained male in Buddhist monasticism. Male and female monastics ("nun", bhikkhunī, Sanskrit bhikṣuṇī) are members of the Sangha (Buddhist community).

Why can't Buddhist shake hands?

Do not touch people you meet and shaking hands is considered bad manners. Also, do not touch monks ever.

Can Buddhist drink coffee?

Most practicing Buddhists in Asia and the Western nations adhere to a guideline known as the fifth precept, which by definition prohibits the taking of intoxicants. There's always plenty of lively discussion among Buddhists about whether this rule prohibits the drinking of caffeine, and thus tea and coffee.