Many people still don't know why you can't take photos in temples

Why can't you take photos in temples? The temple is a solemn and serious place, and many places have rules that prohibit taking photos of statues of gods. Next, let’s take a look at the reasons why we cannot take photos in temples.

Why can't you take photos in temples?

Statement 1

The temple itself is a place to enshrine ancestors and Buddha statues. We go to the temple not only for a belief, but also to pray and ask for blessings from the gods. At this time, we should respond with a respectful attitude. It's like when we go to someone else's house and the guests are disrespectful and take photos everywhere in front of others. Do you think this is appropriate? Therefore, taking photos is not allowed in temples, especially of statues, as this is a very disrespectful act to the gods.

Explanation 2

In fact, logically speaking, taking photos of statues of gods has no effect on the gods, because the statues of gods are clay sculptures and wood carvings, not the true bodies of the Tao, and there is no reason to disrespect them. Therefore, taking photos is still allowed in some places, but you still have to follow the relevant rules. For example, if you "invite" the Buddha statue back with a camera, you must worship it. If you can't do that, don't take photos casually.

Explanation 3

From a scientific point of view, taking photos is not allowed in temples, which is also a way to protect cultural relics. On the one hand, the flash used for shooting will accelerate the aging of pigments and oil paints to a certain extent, which is not conducive to the preservation of the statue itself. On the other hand, if a cultural relic thief sneaks in to take pictures and study plans to steal the statue and replace it with another one, wouldn’t that be very dangerous?

Precautions

The regulations of different temples are different, and most of them have rules that prohibit taking photos of statues of gods. So before we take photos in the temple, we must remember to follow the following points:
1. Obtain the consent of the staff on duty;
Second, don’t use the flash;
3. Be respectful. It is best to kowtow or bow to the statue before taking photos.
4. Avoid taking photos with statues of gods.