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Ep. 034: Tourist or Pilgrim? How to Behave in a Temple
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Ep. 034: Tourist or Pilgrim? How to Behave in a Temple

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Apr 13, 2020
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I realize that some of you will never have the opportunity (or inclination) to visit a temple--in China or anywhere else.

Even so, I believe that this episode will be of some use. It will reveal something of the ambiance of temples; give some insight into the philosophy that underlies temple life; and in some ways serve as a substitute for a real visit. So without further ado, let's take a look at some of the "rules of etiquette" for outsiders visiting a Chinese Buddhist temple, in this episode of

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