1. Burn incense before meals. You must burn incense before eating. It is very impolite to wait until you are full before offering incense to gods and Buddhas. Because gods and Buddhas don’t want to eat other people’s leftovers. So don’t eat before offering incense. Spend some time offering incense to the gods and Buddhas first, and then you can eat while the incense you just offered is still burning. This not only creates a good atmosphere, but also shows respect for gods and Buddhas.

2. Wash your hands. It is best to wash your hands before burning incense. Generally, the incense is held in the left hand. The incense should be lit at once, and the more powerful the incense, the better. When burning incense, hold the incense above your head with both hands. After bowing, you can put the incense in your hand into the incense burner. What you want to ask for, what you want in your heart, think about it secretly.

3. Kowtow. The most standard posture of kowtow is to kneel on the futon, put your hands together, and make a hollow shape in the palm. Raise it high above your head, lower it to your mouth and pause. You can make a wish and say it silently in your heart. As you think, open your palms again, with the palms of your hands facing up to your upper body and prostrate yourself. Put your hands in front of the futon and kowtow your head downward.

4. Be attentive and don’t be disturbed by anyone around you when burning incense, and don’t talk to others while burning incense. Do not point at any Buddha statues or say disrespectful words.