Longhua Temple: A Historical Buddhist Landmark in Shanghai

📍 Longhua Temple (龙华寺) is one of the oldest and most renowned Buddhist temples in Shanghai, China. With a history spanning over 1,700 years, this temple holds significant religious, historical, and cultural importance. 🙏 How to Worship at Longhua Temple Worshiping at Chinese temples is similar to Mahayana Buddhist practices and involves respectful and proper steps: 1. Prepare incense and candles: These can be purchased from shops within the temple. 2. Light incense and candles: Light the incense (usually three sticks) and hold them with both hands. 3. Worship in four directions (if applicable): Face the main direction and bow three times, or choose to worship in front of a Buddha statue or deity you revere. 4. Place the incense: Insert the incense into the incense burner in front of the Buddha or at designated worship points. 5. Walk clockwise: If entering a hall, walk clockwise around the Buddha statue. 6. Make wishes or offer donations: Donation boxes and areas for name registration/prayer requests are available. 🕯️ Incense Prices at Longhua Temple • Large incense (3 sticks): 20 RMB (approximately 100 THB) • Small incense (1 bundle): 3 RMB (approximately 15 THB) Upon entering the main gate of the temple (south entrance), you will find the incense shop on the right-hand side. You can choose the incense according to your needs. 🌟 Prayer Points Guanyin Bodhisattva Prayer focus: Love, health, compassion Three Buddhas (Past, Present, Future) Prayer focus: Career, fortune 500 Arhats Prayer focus: Specific wishes based on the characteristics of each Arhat Longhua Pagoda General prayers: Enhancing auspiciousness 📌 Additional Tips • Dress code: Wear modest clothing (avoid sleeveless tops and shorts). • Operating hours: Generally open from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. • Transportation: Take Metro Line 11 to Longhua Station (龙华站) and walk a short distance.