Can I go to the temple to shoot Buddha statues?

The architectural environment of the temple can be photographed, but the Buddha statues in the temple can't be photographed.

Taking pictures of temples is also a kind of propaganda, but some taboos should also be respected. For example, try not to disturb others when taking pictures and keep quiet. Better turn off the shutter sound. Don't shoot the ongoing Buddhist ceremony without authorization, so as not to cause interference; It is forbidden to take pictures in places where photography is forbidden.

The temple does not allow tourists to take photos with the Buddha statue, with the aim of protecting the Buddha statue, especially the historic sites that have been preserved for thousands of years. Once thousands of Buddha statues like the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang are damaged, they can't be repaired. This kind of photo will be banned. Many Buddha statues built in modern times are painted with gold foil or stone carvings, and the influence of camera flash is almost negligible. Generally, this kind of statue will not be forbidden to take pictures.

Matters needing attention in going to the temple

Don't take pictures beside the Buddhist altar, let alone take a flat picture of the Buddha.

Even if you don't have the habit of burning incense, you should respect the Buddha in the temple. You can cross your hands and worship after entering the door. Don't swear, don't point at Buddha, don't make noise and laugh.

If there are several doors, they usually go in the left and out the right. Don't take the middle door, which door is not for ordinary people. Don't sit or stand on the threshold. If there are gods on the threshold, respect them. There are generally three sticks of incense, first in the middle and then on both sides.

When entering the temple, you need to pay attention to your steps. There are usually three doors in a temple. In addition to the central gate, there are two small doors on both sides. The middle door is called an empty door, which is specially for people who practice at home. The small doors on both sides are for pilgrims to enter and leave, and pilgrims are not allowed to step on the threshold with their feet when entering and leaving.

Moreover, male pilgrims need to enter the Buddhist temple with their left feet first, and female pilgrims need to enter with their right feet. Don't wear colorful clothes, such as colorful clothes. Try to wear some clothes with elegant colors, such as gray, black, blue and cyan. If you have navy blue, you'd better wear navy blue.

After all, this color is more solemn and will not appear casual. Don't wear shorts and skirts. Although tight clothes and trousers are very popular in society and can show your figure, they are extremely inappropriate in temples. You should wear trousers and simple and loose clothes, such as casual clothes and sportswear.