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How Buddhists treat guests?
davez
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Hello!
I am new in Buddhism. I would like to know how buddhist treat guest in his house. Are there any special habits?
Thank you for your replies.
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I do not know about this... But even the Buddha got offered bad food... I would not worry to much about it just stay on the path/guidelines the buddha gave you, and there might not be something in it specific for treatment of guests, but there are things like do not lie, and such that can be used when there's guests as well.
Buddhists act in precisely the same way as any hospitable host would.
There is nothing intrinsically different between a good, kindly, generous and welcoming host, and a good, kindly generous, welcoming Buddhist host.
The ambience may be different, but the manners remain the same.
Now, being a Buddhist guest, may have different connotations....
Yes, of course I'm joking...
Buddhist people treat their guests like anybody else.
It might be more a case of which country you are in, and cultural differences rather than a specific religious issue.
You iz joking?
Sounded like a plan to me . . .
I have Buddhas above the door, in the bathroom, kitchen and living room. There is a giant lotus on the wall etc. The Buddhas are my primary guests. Others including me are just passing through. Of course I am an overtly Buddha fanboy. Will be looking out for Buddha paper napkins at Dharma 'r Us, as I believe mindful mouth wiping equates to Noble Silence.
With mindfulness and compassion _ /\ _
When I come for my visit, I will expect nothing less!
This OP reminds me of Rumi's poem "The Guest House"
Every morning a new arrival.
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.