What do people do at a temple?

Answer 1

Many different religions have buildings they call "Temples". Each religion uses their temples for different things.

For example, the basic worship space for Buddhists is called a Temple. In the temple they burn incense, meditate, pray, and study. It is a place of peace and tranquility. It is also often a place where Buddhist monks will live and work.

Taoists have similar temples, but their temples contain statues of different dieties than Buddhist temples, and their prayers and meditations are performed slightly differently.

Hindus also worship in Temples. Hindus have many different dieties, and a temple may focus on one or more of these gods or goddesses. They worship, meditate, and make offerings to the gods in these temples. They are also sometimes home to classes or cultural events.

Sikhs also worship in temples. Sikhs are monotheistic, so they do not contain statues of different dieties, but they do usually contain an elaborate copy of their holy book, contained on an altar or shrine. Sikh Temples (sometimes called "Gurwara's") provide group worship and prayer services for the Sikh community.

In Judaism, the word "temple" is often used rather than the word "synogogue", but they are the same thing. Jewish temples are a place where the Jewish community gathers for worship and prayer services, and is also a place for community events, dinners, Hebrew classes, etc.

Muslims sometimes refer to their "Masjid" or "Mosque" as a temple. Here is where Muslims gather for prayer services and Friday lectures. Often, classes in the Qur'an are held for children and converts as well.

Some Protestant Christian Churches use the word "Temple" in the title of their church, such as the 'Parkway Baptist Temple'. Here, the word temple is used in place of church, but they are the same thing. A place where Christians go to worship services on Sunday, and participate in Bible Studies and ministry groups on weekdays.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (often called the "Mormon" Church) also worships in temples. Their temples are separate from their Churches, where they hold Sunday worship services and congregation and community events. Mormon temples are reserved for special occasions, such as weddings.

Also, many social groups and fraternal orders, such as the Masons, refer to their meeting halls as "Temples".

Answer 2

People visit temples to pray, seek spiritual guidance, participate in religious rituals such as offering prayers and lighting incense, and attend religious ceremonies and festivals. Temples also serve as places for reflection, meditation, and finding inner peace.