”How to Visit a Temple”

1

Bring your palms together in front of the front gate, then bow and enter the temple grounds.

2

At the water purification basin, purify your hands and mouth.

3

Visit the main hall, and offer a candle, incense, or coins.

4

In front of the Buddha, press your hands together in prayer, and pray by reciting a sutra, etc.

5

Receive a go-shuin from the conferment desk.

6

When you leave the front gate, once again bring your palms together and bow.