FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of Buddhism is Wat Thammadevaraj?
There are 3 types of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Wat Thammadevaraj of Jacksonville is Theravada.
What is the dress code for visiting the temple?
Dress modestly like you would anyway in a religious facility. No shorts, sleeveless shirts, showing skin, tight clothing, etc.
Are donations required at the Thai temple?
Donations aren’t required nor expected. It is merely up to you if you decide to give the temple a donation or not. If you do, you may also ask for a receipt for tax purposes.
How are women expected to act around Buddhist monks?
Women aren’t allowed to touch a monk. If you need to offer something to them, either place the item down for the monk to pick it up themselves.
What other temple etiquettes should I be aware of?
Buddhist monks eat twice a day- breakfast at 7am and lunch at 11am. No eating is allowed after noon.
There are 3 types of Buddhism: Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. Wat Thammadevaraj of Jacksonville is Theravada.
What is the dress code for visiting the temple?
Dress modestly like you would anyway in a religious facility. No shorts, sleeveless shirts, showing skin, tight clothing, etc.
Are donations required at the Thai temple?
Donations aren’t required nor expected. It is merely up to you if you decide to give the temple a donation or not. If you do, you may also ask for a receipt for tax purposes.
How are women expected to act around Buddhist monks?
Women aren’t allowed to touch a monk. If you need to offer something to them, either place the item down for the monk to pick it up themselves.
What other temple etiquettes should I be aware of?
- Please remove your shoes before entering the temple
- Don’t touch sacred objects or Buddha images
- Don’t be loud or speak disrespectful
- Please sit properly without point your legs at the monks or Buddha images. Legs should be tucked underneath you or sit crossed-leg.
Buddhist monks eat twice a day- breakfast at 7am and lunch at 11am. No eating is allowed after noon.