Is there a certain way to dress for girls to go into a Buddhist Temple?
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Southeast Asia's Buddhist temples live in two worlds: most of them are simultaneously sacred places of worship and major tourist attractions. Most travelers to the region find themselves in at least one—if not several—during their travels.
Governments find themselves in a bind when balancing locals' sensitivities and tourist revenue. And there's plenty of opportunity for offense: worshipers often get up in arms about travelers wearing too little clothing, wearing shoes while climbing a pagoda in Myanmar, and showing off a tattoo of the Buddha. Tourists and Buddhist temples can be a toxic mix.
But tourists who follow certain simp
Governments find themselves in a bind when balancing locals' sensitivities and tourist revenue. And there's plenty of opportunity for offense: worshipers often get up in arms about travelers wearing too little clothing, wearing shoes while climbing a pagoda in Myanmar, and showing off a tattoo of the Buddha. Tourists and Buddhist temples can be a toxic mix.
But tourists who follow certain simp
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Governments find themselves in a bind when balancing locals' sensitivities and tourist revenue. And there's plenty of opportunity for offense: worshipers often get up in arms about travelers wearing too little clothing, wearing shoes while climbing a pagoda in Myanmar, and showing off a tattoo of the Buddha. Tourists and Buddhist temples can be a toxic mix.
But tourists who follow certain simple, easy-to-remember rules are always welcome in Buddhist temples, usually with a smile even; there is no reason to be intimidated.
Best behavior: For specific dos and don't's that apply to one of Southeast Asia's Buddhist-majority countries, read up on our etiquette guides for visitors to Thailand, Cambodia,Vietnam and Myanmar.
Etiquette in Buddhist Temples
Full of history, intrigue, impressive architecture and carved reliefs, many temples are wonders to explore. Usually peaceful and hushed, wandering the grounds of a temple while lost in your own thoughts is a memorable experience no matter your religious preference.
You'll enjoy the experience even more if you remember the following rules.
Show respect: Turn off mobile phones, remove headphones, lower your voice, avoid inappropriate conversation, remove hats, and no smoking or chewing gum. You are likely entering an actual consecrated area, where locals go to commune with the sacred; any hint of irreverence might cause deep offense.
But tourists who follow certain simple, easy-to-remember rules are always welcome in Buddhist temples, usually with a smile even; there is no reason to be intimidated.
Best behavior: For specific dos and don't's that apply to one of Southeast Asia's Buddhist-majority countries, read up on our etiquette guides for visitors to Thailand, Cambodia,Vietnam and Myanmar.
Etiquette in Buddhist Temples
Full of history, intrigue, impressive architecture and carved reliefs, many temples are wonders to explore. Usually peaceful and hushed, wandering the grounds of a temple while lost in your own thoughts is a memorable experience no matter your religious preference.
You'll enjoy the experience even more if you remember the following rules.
Show respect: Turn off mobile phones, remove headphones, lower your voice, avoid inappropriate conversation, remove hats, and no smoking or chewing gum. You are likely entering an actual consecrated area, where locals go to commune with the sacred; any hint of irreverence might cause deep offense.
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