Some famous temples welcome many believers every day. Some come to fulfill their vows, some come to pray, and some come to listen to the teachings of eminent monks. So, in Feng Shui, which foot does a woman take first when leaving the temple? What's the saying about worshiping Buddha with your left and right feet? Next, let’s take a look!
Which foot should a woman step first when leaving the temple to worship the Buddha?
When entering the temple, you must enter by one side of the door. If one side enters, which foot will be taken first. Generally speaking, men should enter from the left side of the temple door and step with their left foot; women should enter from the right side of the temple door and step with their right foot. Neither men nor women can enter from the middle of the temple, and they must step over the threshold of the temple without letting their feet step on the threshold. When leaving the temple, it's just the opposite. Men are on the right and women are on the left. The emphasis is on not turning back.
Taboos for women going to temples
Do not wear clothes that are too revealing
Temple is a pure monastery far away from the worldly world. Every believer must abide by this when going to the temple. Corresponding rules, the so-called "every point of respect, a point of benefit", especially female believers when going to temples to worship Buddha, must pay attention to their dressing image. The weather is hot in summer, and many women may wear less and expose more parts in order to keep cool. This is very unethical in a monastery. Wearing too revealing clothing is not only disrespectful to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, but also disrespectful to others.
Of course, men are not allowed to go shirtless and must dress appropriately.
Keep a certain distance from the monks and masters
Even if you are a lay believer who has converted to Buddhism and accepted the Bodhisattva precepts, you must keep an appropriate distance from the monks. The distance cannot be exceeded. Monks are treasures of the Sangha, messengers who continue the wisdom of the Buddha, and teachers of all living beings. As a layperson, if you ask for Buddhist teachings or make offerings to your master, you should do so without disturbing your master's practice. Moreover, for women lay people, special attention should be paid to avoiding suspicion and not to cause unnecessary trouble to male ordained teachers and create karma.
Don’t make a lot of noise or walk around in the hall
Most women have the habit of joining in the fun and chatting together. We can do this at home or on other occasions. But in the temple, you must remember: stop talking. Temples are pure sanctuaries, not lively places where we discuss right and wrong.
Do not wear heavy makeup or expensive ornaments
The temple is not secular and does not require elaborate dressing up. Wearing too much make-up and expensive ornaments shows that we have not given up our worldly worries and vain fame and fortune, and are still filled with vanity. Secondly, it is not conducive to purifying the hearts of other believers who come to worship. If you really feel that it is impolite to show your face barefaced, you can choose to be comfortable and clean without any makeup or make-up to show respect.