Buddhist temples are different from shrines
At Buddhist temples, you bow and pray silently—no clapping. The atmosphere is similar but the rituals differ.
Do's
- Offer incense if available
- Bow once before and after praying
- Pray with hands together silently
Don'ts
- Don't clap at a Buddhist temple
Tips
Shrines often have torii gates; temples often have large incense burners and statues of Buddha.