What are the rules for worshipping Buddha at Lama Temple? What is the most effective thing to pray for at Lama Temple?

The Lama Temple is located in the northeast corner of downtown Beijing. On the first day of every Lunar New Year, many people choose to go to the Lama Temple to burn incense and worship Buddha. So what are the etiquettes for worshiping Buddha in the Lama Temple? What is the most effective thing to pray for in Lama Temple? Let’s learn about it together.

What are the rules for worshipping Buddha at Lama Temple?

1. When worshiping Buddha and burning incense in Lama Temple, the first thing to consider is the number of incense sticks, which is usually three. The more incense sticks, the better. Light three incense sticks respectfully, worship the Buddha devoutly, and then insert them, which is a sign of respect for the Bodhisattva. The extra incense can be placed on the altar so that others who have no money to buy incense can also worship the Buddha and burn incense. The Bodhisattva will see your kindness.

2. When worshiping Buddha and burning incense in Lama Temple, you should fan with your hands when lighting the incense and candles instead of blowing with your mouth.

3. When worshiping Buddha and burning incense in Lama Temple, tourists who have the conditions can offer a colorful flower to express their piety to the Buddha. However, you cannot smell the incense, flowers, and offerings with your nose, nor can you take them at will.

4. When worshiping Buddha and burning incense in Lama Temple, you are not allowed to yawn, have a runny nose, spit, etc. in the temple hall, as this is disrespectful to the Bodhisattva. In addition, you should also pay attention to dressing neatly, elegantly and simply, avoid making loud noises, talking or laughing, and do not step on the thresholds of the temple.

5. When worshiping Buddha and burning incense in Lama Temple, please note that when the wind is strong, for safety reasons, tourists should stop burning incense. Many parts of Lama Temple are made of wood. To avoid fire, tourists can burn incense instead.

What is the most effective prayer at Lama Temple?

Lama Temple is the most effective place for praying for success

Seeking career in Yongyou Hall of Lama Temple, after exiting the main hall of Lama Temple, you will see Yongyou Hall, which has a single-eaved hip roof and a "visible five and hidden ten" structure. Yongyou means to protect the soul of the late emperor forever. On the lotus throne in the center of the hall are three 2.35-meter-high Buddha statues carved from sandalwood. The middle one is Amitayus (i.e. Amitabha), the left one is Medicine Buddha, and the right one is Lion's Roar Buddha.