Questions regarding visiting temples of various religions.
Questions tagged [temples]
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Japan's crumbling temples and shrines -- How can I find them?
I will be staying in Japan for a few weeks late this summer, and would like to find a bunch of back-woods, off-the-beaten-path temples and shrines, especially if they are dilapidated and not "new" looking.
On my last trip to Japan I made some photo…
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How to get a direct darshan, avoiding all the queues, in Tirupati Balaji Temple?
This is specific to India and Indian people. My wife and I visit Tirupati Balaji Temple regularly and take darshan after going through long queues. Even for a Rs 300/- ticket queue there is significant crowd.
This year we have our one year old son…
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Zen meditation in Kyoto, Japan
A while ago I've read that in the Engaku-ji or in the Kencho-ji in Kamakura everyone is welcome to try zazen (seated zen meditation) and that the zazen session is really noob-friendly.
Since I'm a noob myself and I always wanted to try this type of…
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Temple visits in Kerala - can you visit them alone?
As part of an upcoming trip to south India, I would like to visit traditional temples and old churches in Kerala. My question is whether it is allowed for a tourist to visit temples in Kerala alone?
As a side note, I've seen pictures of tourists…
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Temple visits in Greece
When one visits historic sights in Greece, such as the Acropolis, are they approachable? What I mean is, can an individual (not in a large tour) actually enter some of the temples, such as the Apollo at Corinth, or the Parthenon, or are visitors…
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Good manners in Temple
I'm going to Japan next week and I booked a night in a temple.
I would like know some of best manners. I think a temple is a quiet place, look like a church. I believe not make noise is one important.
Someone who has experience with japan can help…
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Sacred mountains in Japan?
I read about a sacred mountain in Japan that was not Fuji. You know - the kind with monasteries all around and nice hiking in the hills. So now I wonder if this is a common concept in Japan? And what are the best options to experience this out of…
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Where Is the Lugang Glass Temple?
Accidentally landed on an image of the Lugang Glass Temple which looks absolutely stunning on Google Images.
Unfortunately, searching for the same term on Google Maps says: We could not find lugang glass temple. Found one blogger that says its 20…
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Which is the temple where you can enjoy an herbal sauna in Vientiane?
A friend that stayed in 2008 in Laos has told us that he went to a temple (Wat) in Vientiane where you can get a massage or try the "amazing" (he loved it) herbal sauna.
Do you know more data about that (wat name, price, how to go, if it still…
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What are the typical/traditional events taking place during Christmas and New Year's day in Tokyo?
I am looking for traditional events taking place in Tokyo during either Christmas or New Year's day. Could you make some suggestion of cultural events you can only enjoy at these particular moments?
In particular, AFAIK it is a custom to visit…
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Do any temples or palaces in Japan have a dress code?
In Thailand it was common for temples to require that you wear pants or scarves to cover your shoulders.
Japan has many ancient places; if you wear shorts to a temple or a palace, are you risking the scorn of the gods, and your fellow temple goers?…
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How much to donate at Hindu temples in India?
At many Indian temples, on entering the inner sanctum, devotees and foreign tourists alike are often met by a priest who will apply a tilaka (dab of paste) to your forehead and perhaps "gift" you a jasmine flower... and hang around expectantly…
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Staying in Japan in a Zen temple for a few months for a foreigner
Are there Zen temples in Japan that allow staying there for a few months for meditation for foreigners? How much does that cost? Are there free ones? How about visa?
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Which cities should I visit in China to feel and live the three kingdoms era?
I am really interested in the three kingdoms era (Wei, Shu, Wu) in China. Next year in September I wish to go to China for my honeymoon. My primary purpose is to visit the temples dedicated to especially Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and also Liu Bei and…
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Time required to visit the Prambanan temple in Indonesia
In july, the day before we will go to Borobudur. Then we have the day for Prambanan (also been recomended Plaosan Temple and Ratu Boko which are close). How long would it take? After that I am headed to Solo and was wondering if I should plan the…
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