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Arrival(departure, welcome, farewell) rituals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Commander<\/strong><\/td>Lower Commander<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Kneel<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
The Supreme God 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
All Buddhas, Saints and Sages 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Master Maitreya 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Ancient Buddha Nan Hai 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Enlightening Master Ji Gong 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Yue Hui Bodhisattva 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Patriarch 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Matriarch 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Tao Transmitting Masters 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Introducer and Guarantor 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
All Tao Seniors 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
(If Tao Transmitting Master is present)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Tao Transmitting Masters 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
(If Tao Transmitting Master is not present, skip the above action)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Bow Retreat End of Arrival(Departure, Welcome, Farewell) Ritual<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Arrival: Master is ready in the temple, we later arrive
Departure: Master is still in the temple, we need to leave
Welcome: We are in the temple, Master later arrives
Farewell: We are staying in the temple, Master is leaving<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morning and Evening Praying Rituals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Temple to offer 15 incense sticks (Below is for public temple)
Family Temple to offer 9 incense sticks
Morning ritual to offer tea as well<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Commander<\/strong><\/td>Lower Commander<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 5 incense sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick, 4th Incense Stick, 5th Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 1 Incense Stick<\/td>1 Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
The Supreme God 10 Kowtows<\/td>12345678910 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
All Buddhas, Saints and Sages 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Master Maitreya 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Ancient Buddha Nan Hai 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Enlightening Master Ji Gong 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Yue Hui Bodhisattva 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
The Four Discipline Masters 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Kitchen God 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Patriarch 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Matriarch 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Marshal Zhen Dian 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
General Zhen Dian 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Jiao Hua Bodhisattva 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
All Heavenly Immortals 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Senior Elder 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Elder 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Tao Transmitting Masters 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Introducer and Guarantor 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
All Tao Senior 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Your Ancestors 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Repent in silence, please read out your name<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Kneeling sincerely before the supreme god, filled with honour and gratitude to receive the great Tao 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
The almighty Grand Master Maitreya, Benevolent and merciful to the sentient beings. Hence I shall repent under the witness of buddha to turn over a new life. And I am grateful to be registered in the heavenly registry 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Should I not follow and practise in the holy temple, or if I possess evil thoughts, I sincerely beg for forgiveness from our Grand Master Maitreya 10 Kowtows<\/td>12345678910 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Na Mo Ah Mi Tenth Buddha Tian Yuan 10 Kowtows<\/td>12345678910 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Master Jin Gong 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Ancient Buddha Tian Ran 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Holy Mother Zhong Hua 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Great Sage Bai Shui 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Never-Resting Bodhisattva 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
White-Yang Era Saints and Sages 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Gratitude to heavenly mater's compassion and mercy 100 Kowtows<\/td>1234567891...12345678910 100 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Bow Retreat End of Praying Ritual<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Offering Ritual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Commander<\/strong><\/td>Lower Commander<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Commencing Offering Ritual. Incense offeror, please be ready in praying position<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 3 incense sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Bow and Retreat<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Aligning on both sides Exchange Obeisance Ready in respective praying positions<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Kneel 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Advance to offering positions<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Rear volunteers to kneel<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Serve Kneel Raise with Appreciation<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Pass Raise with appreciation<\/td>Reflective Obeisance<\/td><\/tr>
Pass Raise with appreciation<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Sincerely presenting(If offering tea: Upper with water, Lower with tea)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Serve Kneel Raise with Appreciation<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Pass Raise with appreciation<\/td>Reflective Obeisance<\/td><\/tr>
Pass Raise with appreciation<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Sincerely presenting Upper at centre(sometimes Lower at centre)<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Repeat offering procedures until the last two dishes<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance together Retreat to praying positions<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Kneel 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Separating to both sides<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Exchange Obeisance Bow Retreat and end of offering ritual<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beginning, Mid Month Praying Ritual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upper Commander<\/strong><\/td>Lower Commander<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer first 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Kneel Offer Second 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>4th Incense Stick, 5th Incense Stick, 6th Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
3 Kowtows<\/td>456 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Kneel Offer last 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>7th Incense Stick, 8th Incense Stick, 9th Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
3 Kowtows<\/td>789 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 5 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick, 4th Incense Stick, 5th Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 5 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick, 4th Incense Stick, 5th Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
The Supreme God 10 Kowtows<\/td>12345678910 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
All Buddhas, Saints and Sages 9 Kowtows<\/td>123456789 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Master Maitreya 9 Kowtows<\/td>123456789 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Ancient Buddha Nan Hai 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Enlightening Master Ji Gong 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Yue Hui Bodhisattva 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
The Four Discipline Masters 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Kitchen God 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Patriarch 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Matriarch 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Marshal Zhen Dian 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
General Zhen Dian 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Jiao Hua Bodhisattva 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
All Heavenly Immortals 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Senior Elder 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Revered Elder 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Tao Transmitting Master 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Introducer and Guarantor 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
All Tao Seniors 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Your Ancestors 1 Kowtow<\/td>1 Kowtow<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Kneel Offer 3 incense sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Grand Master Jin Gong 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Ancient Buddha Tian Ran 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 3 Incense Sticks<\/td>1st Incense Stick, 2nd Incense Stick, 3rd Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Holy Mother Zhong Hua 5 Kowtows<\/td>12345 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 1 Incense Stick<\/td>1 Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 1 Incense Stick<\/td>1 Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
Great Sage Bai Shui 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Never-Resting Bodhisattva 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Offer 1 Incense Stick<\/td>1 Incense Stick<\/td><\/tr>
White-Yang Era Saints and Sages 3 Kowtows<\/td>123 Kowtows<\/td><\/tr>
Rise Reflective Obeisance Bow Retreat End of Praying Ritual<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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