与“道”的缘分 MY FATE WITH TAOISM 4
Five Points for Attention in Visiting Taoist Palace
Taoist organizations have their own beliefs and custom taboos. Therefore, when visiting the Taoist temple, you must respect the traditional customs and taboos of life. You must not ignore the etiquette or inadvertently hurt them, causing disputes and unhappiness.
Note the title:
The names of Taoists should be respected as "Taozhang", "Master", etc., and should not be called "Chujiaren", "Taoshi", etc., even insulting. The elder Kun Tao cannot be called "aunt" or "grandma", etc., and is also called "Taozhang" or "master".
Pay attention to etiquette:
The common way of saluting when meeting Taoists is to hug your hands, hold your right hand to your chest, and bow your head slightly (that is, arching ceremony) to show respect; avoid shaking hands, embracing, touching the head of Taoists.
Note talk:
When talking with Taoists, one should not mention age and birthday, nor mention marriages, and ridiculous words, so as not to cause resentment of Taoists.
Pay attention to customs:
Taoists should not disturb when eating (meal), chanting, or sitting quietly, nor should they rise up as Taoists, because Taoism has the taboo of "three notables."
Pay attention to manners:
Don't make loud noises, discuss discussions, ridicule or irritate the donors, idols, etc. of the palace view, especially forbid touching and pointing idols, etc. In case of Taoism activities, you should stand silently to cooperate with the quiet mandala, and leave quietly if you don’t participate.
道教组织有自己的信仰和习俗忌讳，因此，在游览道教宫观时须尊重道众的传统习俗和生活中的禁忌，切不可忽视礼俗或由于行动上的不慎伤害他们，引起争执和不快。
注意称呼：
对道人的称呼，都应尊称为“道长”、“师父”等，忌直称为“出家人”、“道士”等，甚至有污辱性的称呼。对年长坤道，不能称为“大妈”、“奶奶”等，同样称为“道长”、“师父”。
注意礼节：
与道人见面常见的行礼方式为两手相抱，左手抱住右手举至胸前，微微低头(即拱手礼)，表示恭敬;忌握手、拥抱、摸道人的头等不当礼节。
注意谈吐：
与道人交谈，不应提及年龄和生辰，也不应提及婚配之事，和腥荤之言，以免引起道人的反感。
注意习俗：
道人在吃斋(吃饭)、诵经、静坐时，游人不要打扰，作为道人也不得应声而起，因为道教有“三不起”的禁忌。
注意举止：
不可高声喧哗、指点讨论、妄加嘲讽或乱动宫观的供器、神像等，尤其禁止乱摸和指点神像等。如遇道教活动，应静立默视以配合肃静的坛场,若不参加时应悄然离开。
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