How often do you visit the temple ? Always, usually, often, rarely, or never? Test your Buddhism fever by matching these Buddhist i c o n s with the activity they are most closely connected to.
CANDLE, JOSS STICKS, and FLOWERS
This is the basic set for anyone visiting the temple to PAY HOMAGE TO BUDDHA and asking for blessing.
Sometimes we cover the Buddha image with gold leaf believing this will ensure we have perfect, glowing skin in the next life. Most temples also have a lamp at the entrance to allow devotees to keep the light shining by topping up the lamp with ‘life-giving’ fuel
FOOD
OFFERING FOOD TO MONKS – especially on Buddhist holy days or ‘Wan Phra’ – is an easy and acceptable way to make merit as it doesn’t necessarily involve a trip to the local temple. It is part of the monk’s routine to go out to receive food offering in the morning. However, remember eating after midday is not allowed, so if you want to offer cooked food’ do this before 11am.