Bow & Prostration

禮敬三寶的禮儀

From a simple bow to a full prostration, Buddhists of different countries pay homage to the Buddha in a variety of ways. Bowing to Buddha’s statue is a sign of respect for the Buddha. Lowering oneself before the Buddha is also an act of genuine humility.

凡經過有佛像處，應當整衣禮拜或合掌問訊。如在經堂、佛殿應當禮拜，如因時間、空間不便，可合掌或問訊。

Gassho position 合掌

Put the palms of your hands together with the thumbs aligned。

合掌手勢為雙手平舉當胸，五指合併向上，以能見無名指尖為度。合十為禮，以示敬意。

Bow 問訊

Bow is not a nod, you must bend to ninety degrees or less, not too low.

問訊不是點一下頭，一定要彎腰到九十度或稍弱，也不可過低。

Prostrations 頂禮

Bend forward, place your hands flat facing upward on the ground, lower your knees to the ground, and touch your forehead to the ground.

拜佛時要五體投地，不可翹臀。雙手翻掌，手心向上托起，觀想接佛足，雙腳，額頭都要著地。 則聽其意圖。