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Can I wear a skirt to the temple?

You are not allowed to wear skirts when going to the temple.

A temple is a sacred and solemn place. Before going to a temple, people will pay more attention to whether they are properly dressed and groomed. This is because when going to a temple, you should dress neatly and rigorously, and do not wear flashy, fancy clothes, especially It's summer and the weather is hot. Women should be more cautious in dressing. They should not be too cool, and they should not wear short skirts, shorts, vests, etc. They should avoid wearing strange clothes or exposing their breasts.

When you go to a temple, don’t wear too bright jewelry. When going to a temple to worship the Buddha, just wear neat and tidy clothes, preferably made of plant fiber, and wear cloth shoes. Do not apply makeup or powder. When participating in Dharma meetings or reciting in the morning and evening, you should wear Haiqing. Lay people who have received the ordination should try to wear Manchu clothes. Wash your hands first before putting on clothes. Do not touch seaweed or unlined clothes with unclean hands.

Recommended famous temples

1. Foguang Temple: Located in Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province, it is China’s first national treasure. It has rich historical and artistic value and is known as the “Four Wonders”.

2. Puji Temple: Located in Putuo Mountain, it is a very effective temple for seeking marriage and one of the most popular temples.

3. Shanghai Donglin Temple: Located at No. 150 Donglin Street, Zhujing Town, Jinshan District, Shanghai, it is the largest single building area in the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties in Punan area, and has a high cultural heritage. value.

4. Huazang Temple in Mount Emei: Located on the main peak of the Golden Summit of Mount Emei, it is a Zen temple integrating palaces, gardens, and Buddhist culture. Its full name is "Yongming Huazang Temple".

5. White Horse Temple: Located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, it is the first government-run temple built after Buddhism was introduced to China. It is known as "the first ancient temple in China".

6. Lingyin Temple: Located on Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, also known as Yunlin Temple. It was founded in the first year of Xianhe in the Eastern Jin Dynasty (AD 326) and is the place where Jigong became a monk.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Foguang Temple