Buddhist Etiquette

What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is the education of learning the Buddha's sprit. The Buddhist spirit emphasizes the mind. Disciples of Buddha refer to themselves as people who are learning Buddha's spirit and behavior. To put it simply, to be Buddhist is to "refrain from doing all bad things, diligently do all good deeds, and purify the mind."

What are the Four Noble Mannerisms?
Walk like the wind, stand like a pine tree, sit like a temple bell, and lie down like a bow.

Eating
Before meals, say, "To the Buddha, to the Dharma, to the Sangha, and to all living beings."
When you start eating, take the first mouthful from the left side of the plate and say, "I will abstain from all evil." Take the second mouthful from the middle and say, "I will cultivate all goodness." Take the third mouthful from the right side and say, "I vow to redeem all living beings from their suffering."

Enter the Buddhist Temple
When you enter the main hall of a Buddhist temple, make a half bow, three prostrations and then a half bow. The kneeling pad in the center of the hall should not be touched by anyone except the abbot or abbess.
When two people make the prostration at the same time, they must do it together. When there are more than two, have one person call out the movements and lead them.

Bowing
Half bow: This greeting praises the merits of the other person. If bows are not appropriate for the occasion, you can simply put your palms together, smile and nod.

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