There are certain rules of polite behavior that you should always respect when visiting a temple: Dress in an appropriate manner (a tee-shirt or shirt with long or short sleeves, long trousers for a man, a long skirt for a woman). In some cases, take off your shoes before entering a building.

You should do so at the foot of the steps leading to a building. Don’t point with your feet at any picture or statue of Buddha. Don’t sit or climb on any statue of Buddha, even if the temple is in ruins. Don’t take photos without asking permission.

If you have a conversation with a monk, “war” him first, remembering that he won’t return the greeting. If he is sitting down, you should sit in such a way that you are slightly lower than he is. If walking with a monk, walk slightly behind him. Women should be careful not to touch a monk or even his robe. If you want to give him something, get a man to hand it to him. over for you, or place it on the ground in front of the monk.