Wat Buddharatanaram

Monastery and Learning Center

13089 Sehapayak Road, Ft Worth, TX  76244

(817) 430-1365

~ Buddhist Etiquette ~

While in the Service Hall or the Ordination Hall:

• Shoes must be removed before entering.
  

• Revealing clothing, shorts, short skirts, and tank tops are inappropriate attire.
  

• Cell phone must be mute or turned off while inside the Service Hall and the Ordination Hall.
  

• Refrain from loud talk.
  

• Standing or going too close to the shrine is refrained.
  

• When the monks are present, it is respectful to sit firmly on heels, kneel, sit with your feet folded to one side (mermaid style) or cross-legged (semi-lotus style). 
  

• If you feel the need to stretch your legs, refrain from pointing your feet directly at the monks or shrine.
  

• Women are refrained from being close or touch the monks.
  

• Men are refrained from being close or touch the nuns.
  

• Do not step over or place any religious materials (meditation books, dhamma books or DVDs) on floor.
  

General Buddhist Etiquette

General Buddhist Etiquette