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| − | + | 1 Place your hands together over your [[heart]] to greet a [[Buddhist]] [[monk]] and bow your {{Wiki|head}} in greeting. If you were referring to a [[monk]], you would call them '''Gen''', which means [[master]], {{Wiki|senior}} or [[teacher]]. The term is one of [[respect]] for a [[monk]]. | |
2 Say "'''Tashi Deley'''" when greeting a [[monk]]. The term means {{Wiki|auspicious}} and good health and is the [[traditional]] greeting given to [[monks]] and [[nuns]]. | 2 Say "'''Tashi Deley'''" when greeting a [[monk]]. The term means {{Wiki|auspicious}} and good health and is the [[traditional]] greeting given to [[monks]] and [[nuns]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:00, 8 September 2013
One of the most popular religions in the world is Buddhism. A central location for many Buddhists is Tibet where the Dalai Lama lives. He is the leader of the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. A Lama or Geshe is a follower that has attained the highest teaching degree of the order. Tibetan Lamas don't shake hands but instead raise their right hand as they greet you similar to a Christian priest raising his hand to bless you. Because Buddhism is not as popular in the West, most are uncertain how to greet a Tibetan Buddhist monk.
Instructions
1 Place your hands together over your heart to greet a Buddhist monk and bow your head in greeting. If you were referring to a monk, you would call them Gen, which means master, senior or teacher. The term is one of respect for a monk.
2 Say "Tashi Deley" when greeting a monk. The term means auspicious and good health and is the traditional greeting given to monks and nuns.
3 Take a Khata or white scarf with you when you meet a monk. The Khata is a symbol of purity and the length signifies a long life. Every time you pass or greet a Lama, you should place your hands together over your heart and bow your head saying "Tashi Deley".
