What is common Buddhist temple etiquette?

What is common Buddhist temple etiquette?

Author: Nicholas Bright Haight March 12, 2022 Duration: 17:03

Bright on Buddhism Episode 21 - What is common Buddhist temple etiquette? What is the doctrinal foundation for this etiquette? How is this etiquette different between different schools of Buddhism?

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