Who can't go to burn incense and worship Buddha? What are the taboos of burning incense and worshipping Buddha in temples?

When we worship Buddha, we should put our hands together like a lotus, indicating that our heart is like a lotus, pure and untainted by the mud. But in fact, some people are not suitable for worshiping Buddha. So who can’t burn incense and worship Buddha? What are the taboos when burning incense and worshipping Buddha in a temple?

Who can't burn incense and worship Buddha?

1. Pregnant women

Because temples are filled with incense, some substances in the pervasive fragrance may have a very bad impact on the fetus in the pregnant woman's womb, and may even directly cause miscarriage. Moreover, there is a large flow of people in the temple, so pushing and crowding are likely to occur. Therefore, pregnant women are very likely to encounter sudden accidents, and if the fetus is impacted, the consequences will be terrible. Therefore, pregnant women should not rush to burn incense. They can wait until the baby is born and after the confinement period, and then go to the temple to pray for themselves and their family.

2. People who do not believe in Buddhism

The people in the temple must be monks or people who are devoted to Buddhism. Since you don’t believe in Buddhism at all, there is definitely no need for you to go to the temple to worship Buddha. Some people may still believe in Christianity, Islam, Taoism, etc., which may conflict with Buddhism in terms of doctrine, so it is better not to cause trouble for yourself. In addition, when worshiping Buddha in a temple, you must dress neatly and keep clean. You cannot be too revealing, and you cannot laugh and joke around, showing disrespect.

3. People with bad intentions

When you go to a temple, you must have a pious heart. Generally speaking, if you pray for the health and safety of your family and a smooth life, the possibility of your wish coming true is quite high. But if you have bad intentions and hope to burn incense and ask the Buddha to bless you to become rich overnight or achieve success immediately, then you'd better not go. Those who try to live a high-quality life without working for it will definitely not get help from the Buddha. There are also a small number of people who want to steal when there are many people in the temple. Not only are these people's thoughts terrible, but the consequences will also be terrible.

4. A very evil person

Those who are cruel and evil by nature should never go to the temple. No matter what your purpose is, you cannot go there. Otherwise, not only will you not receive the Buddha's blessing, you may also be punished. Of course, there is one exception, that is, these people had done a lot of bad things and even been to prison, but later they reflected deeply, realized their mistakes, and decided to turn over a new leaf and start a new life. Under this premise, it is natural to go to the temple. After purification and salvation, you will definitely become a better person.

What are the taboos when going to a temple to burn incense and worship Buddha?

1. You cannot touch animal oil in the temple

Buddhists or Bodhisattvas are all vegetarians. They are unwilling to harm small animals and turn them into their meals. Therefore, if you want to go to the temple to burn incense and worship Buddha, it is best not to eat meat in the next few days. You should eat more vegetarian food. Of course, there are also some Buddhist disciples who, influenced by the Buddhist concept of great compassion, will not eat meat or oil. From time to time, they even rescue some poor animals from hunters and merchants and let them return to a free life.

2. Etiquette

Temples usually have several gates. Of course there is only one main gate, but you can't just enter any gate you want. For example, the main gate is open to monks only, because this temple is a place for monks to practice. If you are an ordinary tourist, you can only enter and exit through the side door. Also, one must pay attention to etiquette when offering sacrifices. When entering and exiting the door, men go on the left and women go on the right, and they should not be confused.

3. Rules for holding incense

When holding the incense, don't forget that your left hand is on top of your right hand, and don't get the order mixed up. In addition, you have to hold the incense in your hand high up until it is above your head. This expresses a kind of respect for the Bodhisattva. Only if you show respect to him will he be able to fulfill your wish. Another point that needs to be explained is that this method is not only applicable in temples, but should be used wherever you are, at home or anywhere else.

4. Do not light incense with hands that are usually stained with meat

For ordinary people, it is inevitable to slaughter some animals when cooking, and these people are used to holding the knife with their right hand, so you cannot use your right hand when lighting incense. So you can light the incense with your left hand, thus avoiding disrespect to the Buddha. Of course, left-handed people should take the opposite approach. In addition, after lighting the incense, do not blow out the burning flame with your mouth, wait for it to go out naturally. Once the incense is inserted into the burner, you cannot pull it out. If it is inserted crookedly or not firmly, do not move it. Remember this.