Why You Need to wai and How ?
Reasons for giving a wai
There are 4 main reasons to wai, although you do not always have to wai:
1.Greeting
2.Showing respect
3.Making an apology
4.Thanking someone
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How to wai
The different types differ mainly by the hand height:
1.Wai pra - fingertips at eyebrowse height
2.Wai poo yai - fingertips at nose height
3.Rab wai - hands chest height
You should keep your elbows tucked in and fingertips level with each other.
1.The Buddha
2.The Buddha's teachings
3.The Monks
Types of wai
When considering the wai, there are basically 3 different types:
1.Giving a wai to Buddha or a Buddha image wai pra