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​​​​​Wat Buddharatanaram

    Monastery Etiquette

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


  • Shoes must be removed before entering any halls.

 

  • Standing or going too close to the shrine is refrained.  If you must go near the shrine, lowering oneself before the Buddha is an act of respect. 


  • Do not sit with the legs outstretched, as this is a sign of disrespect.  If you feel the need to stretch your legs, refrain from pointing your feet directly at the shrine or the monks.

 

  • 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 that is difficult because of physical problem, it is permissible to sit in a chair in the back of the room.


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


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

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  • Cell phone must be mute or turned of while inside.​