The Temple (2)

What are the reasons for the Buddha image on the shrine?

• For us to express our gratitude for the Dhamma

• We can calm our minds by looking at the image

• For us to pray for good health and prosperity

• To have peace and calm around our neighbourhood

How do we pay respect to Buddha in a shrine?

• Keep quiet and stare at the image

• Anjali (at chest level)

• Prostrate before the image

• Touch the image as much as you can

Name the body parts involved in Theravada's five-point veneration or five-limbed prostration

Which of the following is not correct?

• I can run around in the shrine hall

• I can meditate in the shrine hall

• I can wear shorts and singlets to the temple

• I can talk, sing and laugh loudly in the shrine hall

Can I give money to the monk?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

How should you behave in a Dhamma class?

• Listen attentively

• Sit appropriately

• Speak politely to the teacher and classmates

• Interrupt the teacher

• Disturb the class

What are the items offered during puja?

• Water

• Light

• Money

• Clothes

• Flowers

How do you greet a monk in a temple?

• Namo Buddhaya, Bhante

• Hello, Bhante

• Howdy mate!

• Keep quiet and stare at the monk

Buddhist express reverence and gratitude to the Triple Gems by prostrating how many times to the statue of the Buddha?

• Once

• Twice

• Three

• Four

• Five

Besides the image of the Buddha, what other sacred object of veneration that Buddhist prostrate to?