Etiquette about Worshipping the Deities in the Temple
Hsing Tian Kong promotes introspection and moral cultivation. When visiting the temple, believers express their deep reverence to the God by putting their palms together and performing “the thrice kneeling and the nine kowtows” ritual (three kowtows per kneeling).
Main Point about Putting Palms Together
- Calm yourself down and do introspection.
- Pay your respects to the Deities.
- Put palms together comfortably at the level of your chest.
- Look down to your nose and then focus on your heart with sincerity.
- The meaning of putting palms together: It stands for turning to the virtuous side, discarding distractions, and being wholeheartedly mindful.
instructions for men
Three kneels, nine kowtows
instructions for women
Three kneels, nine kowtows
