How should one pay respect to monks, nuns and the Buddha Statue? Home › Forums › Culture › Monks & Laypeople › How should one pay respect to monks, nuns and the Buddha Statue? Tagged: bowing, Monk, Triple Gem This topic has 1 reply, 2 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 1 month ago by Himalayan Book House. Viewing 1 reply thread Author Posts June 29, 2022 at 11:11 am #131532 Himalayas LifeKeymaster Is it acceptable to put two hands together in añjalii when paying respect to monks/nuns and Buddha Statue, or should one bow to show more respect? June 30, 2022 at 11:25 am #131569 Himalayan Book HouseParticipant One should show respect from one’s heart in the way that seems best to oneself, recollecting the Triple Gem and doing it mindfully. No good monk (or Buddha statue) is going to take offence if one does not bow. Learn more about the Theravadin Buddhist Monk’s Rules here: The Bhikkhus’ Rules – Guide for Laypeople Author Posts Viewing 1 reply thread You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Website CaptchaSVGCaptcha Log In