The temple in your dream may symbolize a quiet and conservative life. When you think of that sentence, when the monk rings the bell every day, I think it has nothing to do with faith.
At the foot of the mountain, it refers to your current living conditions, and some things have just begun.
The spacious steps show that it looks simple without obstacles or difficulties.
But you can't see the end point, which means that in your heart, that goal is still unclear and you feel confused.
Darkness means no prospect, gloomy and depressed, full of unknowns.
Someone calls you up, which means someone around you is hinting at your choice. Of course, this person may also be yourself.
If you refuse, you also refuse that life goal and way.
That person laughs at you and looks at the meaning of the smile. I believe it won't make people laugh happily.