First, worship heaven and earth
Mongols worship heaven and earth. They worship heaven and earth very much and call them their parents. I think the sky is great and sacred, and it dominates everything in the world. The earth breeds all things and is the source of their growth.
Therefore, in some important activities and even in daily life, we all respect heaven and earth very much. For example, if we cook our breasts well, we should first throw sacrifices at the world. When drinking, dip your ring finger in the wine, sprinkle it in the air, and then drink it yourself; When swearing, show your mind to the world and so on. When there is drought, no rain or epidemic diseases of people and animals, we should offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, pray for heaven and earth, and express our pity and blessing.
Second, Vulcan worship.
Mongolians have the concept of fire with gods. They believe that fire has the function of exorcism and is sacred and inviolable. In the traditional concept, it is also the embodiment of the kitchen god, the head of the family and the rise and fall of the family.
When drinking or eating meat, sprinkle some into the fire to worship Vulcan. During the New Year in China, there is a special worship activity. When separated couples return to their parents' home, the wife must first obey the kitchen god. It is forbidden to throw water into the fire and stab the fire with sharp and hard objects such as knives.
Third, worship Buddha.
Mongolians believe in Tibetan Buddhism and especially respect and worship religious leaders and living buddhas. Old people think that the greatest and most respectable people in the world are religious leaders and living buddhas. Living Buddha is born with superhuman wisdom, rich knowledge and outstanding talent. He knows the present, the past and the future, and he is the most versatile person in the world.
If civilians can be moved by them, they will get happiness and peace. Therefore, the old people overcame all difficulties to pay tribute to the living Buddha and sincerely offered all precious things to the Buddha.
Fourth, guests should avoid it
Although the herdsmen are hospitable, they have many taboos when they are guests. When guests enter the yurt, don't wear sleeves or put skirts on their belts. Don't go in with a whip, but put the whip on the right side of the door and stand upright. Don't sit in front of the Buddhist shrine after entering the bag, otherwise it will be considered as ignorance of customs and disrespect for national customs, and will be coldly received by the owner.
Fifth, avoid stepping on the threshold.
Don't step on the threshold when visiting herdsmen's homes and entering and leaving yurts. Mongolians in agricultural areas, semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral areas also have similar taboos. In ancient times, if someone mistakenly stepped on the threshold of the Great Khan Palace in Mongolia, no matter who he was, he would be executed immediately. This taboo custom has been passed down to this day.
Sixth, avoid touching your head.
Mongolians taboo strangers touching children's heads, thinking that touching children's heads with unclean hands will be harmful to their healthy development.
Seventh, avoid hitting dogs.
When visiting a herdsman's house, don't beat and scold the dog in the owner's house, otherwise it will be considered as a great disrespect to the owner. As the saying goes, "it depends on the Lord to beat the dog". For the sake of the owner, never beat or scold the owner's dog. When riding to the herdsmen's house, you must rein in the horse and walk slowly near the yurt. Don't dismount before the owner comes out to meet and see the dog, so as not to be bitten by the dog, which will cause unpleasant things for both the owner and the guests.
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