Throughout the ages, wearing bracelets has become a fashion trend. When people go to temples to burn incense and worship Buddha, the monks there will give pilgrims a string of Buddhist beads as a souvenir. The Buddhist beads can protect people's subconscious mind and keep them safe. mascot. What are the taboos and rules about wearing Buddhist beads? Let the editor of Feng Shui Knowledge Encyclopedia take everyone to take a look!
1. Taboos on wearing bracelets
Wear a certified bracelet on the left hand
Most people believe in "men are on the left and women are on the right" This is why it is believed that when women wear bracelets, they should wear them on their right hand. However, there is an unwritten rule in Buddhism: as long as the bracelet is consecrated in a temple, it must be worn on the left hand. .
The pagoda should be upward
No matter whether the bracelet needs to be worn on the hand or hung without wearing it, we must put the pagoda on the bracelet upward, so that it is From a playing perspective, the visual effects will be richer.
Avoid being touched by others
Everyone loves beauty, especially when you see others wearing unique and innovative bracelets, you can’t help but think in your heart. You have to step forward and touch it, but bracelets are not different from jewelry. We must not touch or play with the bracelets worn by others at will.
Touch with clean hands
Not only can we not touch other people’s bracelets, but we can also not touch the bracelets we wear. Never touch them with unclean hands. Touch your own bracelet, especially with dirty hands under these circumstances: you have just touched raw meat, your hands are stained with blood, your hands are dirty and oily, etc. Do not touch the bracelet.
2. Pay attention to wearing Buddhist beads
1. When buying Buddhist beads, you can’t say “buy” but “please”. Just like a Buddha statue, please buy a string of Buddhist beads or a Buddha statue.
2. If you want to take off your prayer beads temporarily, you cannot put them in your pants pocket. You should wrap them and put them in your coat pocket, preferably your shirt pocket, to show respect.
3. For normal placement, do not put it under objects, but place it on top; do not place it in an unclean and tidy place, but wrap it up and put it in a safe and tidy place.
4. Buddha beads cannot touch water. Therefore, when bathing, swimming, washing clothes, or other situations where they are exposed to water, you must remove the beads. If you accidentally touch water, wipe them as soon as possible. Go to water.