Taoist taboos are gradually formed on the basis of ancient folk taboos and primitive Taoist beliefs in China. Whether visiting the city gate or sightseeing, we should pay attention to the etiquette and taboos of the city gate. This article will briefly introduce some taboos of doors. Taoist religious activities, also known as fasting, are manifestations of Taoist beliefs. The altar where Taoism conducts religious activities is a sacred and solemn place where gods descend to earth. Therefore, the utensils and activities around the altar are naturally very sacred, which also produces many taboos. The general spirit of altar taboo is that many filth cannot enter the altar. That is to say, when Taoism holds the Dojo to welcome the truth and pray for blessings, there must be no unclean things such as mourning, sickness and animal products entering the Dojo. People who visit the altar are mainly Taoist priests, and there are many taboos. According to "Wen Zhen Wo Fa Justice Dream Cheng Weiyi"? Thirteen books have seven taboos, that is, no drinking; Do not eat five spices; Don't sit with others; Don't treat life like death; Don't be angry; Don't be sad; Don't see blood. Besides, people in the altar should especially avoid eating beef. When Taoism holds religious activities, it should not only have a quiet altar, but also keep the Taoist himself clean. Before the ceremony, Taoist priests usually fast and bathe to purify their bodies and minds. Taoists take a bath to avoid laity. Therefore, bathing must be carried out in a secret room, and unclean water should be avoided. In Taoist sacrifices, five kinds of sacrifices such as incense, flowers, lamps, water and fruits are often offered to the altar, which is called fasting. There are rules and taboos for the five offerings in fasting. Incense is something that Taoist priests and believers can empathize with the gods. Taoist priests should burn incense, and believers should also burn incense when they pray to God. When burning incense, the incense holder should keep his fingers clean and avoid touching the incense with his hands. In modern times, plum blossom, orchid, chrysanthemum and bamboo are the top flowers, followed by narcissus, peony and lotus. Flowers used to worship god should not be used to worship god if they have fragrance but no fragrance at all, or if their fragrance is strong and annoying. The altar lamp must be lit with sesame oil, not with the oil of six-animal fat, otherwise it will touch god; The special water for the knife door is called Tanqibao slurry. Avoid using raw water and unclean water in this water; The fruits used in Taoism must be fresh and clean, and pomegranates, sugar cane and filth are forbidden. In addition, what you have eaten, such as white gourd, sweet pomegranate, guava, plum and single bowl of vegetables, can't be used to sacrifice to the gods. Burning incense and worshipping God is a belief in Taoism. The so-called incense burner must be sincere, and its prohibition is of course inevitable. The taboo of burning incense in Taoism mainly includes: avoid burning incense on May Day; Avoid offering sacrifices to the gods with double incense, and Taoist sacrifices to the gods are generally based on three incense; Avoid twisting incense with your right hand. You must hold incense with your left hand and protect it with your right hand. Avoid biting incense with your mouth, that is, you can't bite incense with your mouth; Burn incense to avoid review, wholeheartedly; Avoid burning incense in the kitchen. There is a strong sacred atmosphere and religious color inside the gate. The requirements for clothing and the emphasis on food cannot be arbitrary. There are many taboos in Taoist costumes, including: taboo and blasphemy; Avoid unclean clothes and slow appearance; Avoid mottled clothes; Avoid gorgeous clothes, no different from customs; Evade the law, serve the borrower and so on. In terms of diet, a very important content of Taoist health preservation is dietary taboo. Taoism especially emphasizes the prohibition of alcohol, meat and coriander. Nowadays, among the two major schools of Taoism, Quanzhen abides by the old adage, painstakingly manages, fails to become a family, and is strictly forbidden to be cruel. However, marriage is allowed. People can't help drinking except during fasting, but they just want to keep clean. There are also some etiquette that should be paid attention to when visiting temples. The first is the greeting etiquette of the Taoist priest. Say hello to Taoist priests, not with Buddhist folded etiquette, but with handing etiquette. Giving up is making a fist with both hands. Second, you can't live long when you meet a Taoist. Just don't ask the scholar's age. The third is the etiquette of burning incense. Taoist customs vary from place to place. In some areas, candles and incense can be burned in front of the altar, and paper ingots can be burned. In some areas, candles, incense and paper can only be burned in wax stands, incense burners and burners designated by Taoist temples. In some areas, only incense is allowed to sacrifice to the gods, and there are no other customs such as lighting candles. The fourth is the etiquette of kowtowing. The main ceremonies of Taoism and priests all use the traditional three-kneeling and nine-knocking ceremony in China. If you are forbidden to enter the country, do as the Romans do and bow before the altar. Taoist temple is an important place for Taoist priests to live, practice and hold various Taoist activities. No matter inside or outside the Taoist temple, we should keep it quiet, tidy and solemn, and avoid any words and deeds that are not prohibited. For example, when you enter the Taoist temple, you should dress neatly and pay attention to gfd. Don't go barefoot, and don't make any noise. In particular, Quanzhen Taoist priests are vegetarians, so entering Quanzhen Taoist temple must not be accompanied by meat dishes. The orthodox school of literati can eat meat on weekdays, but they must be vegetarian if they are vegetarian. Therefore, they can't bring meat and vegetables into Zhengyi Temple during the incense.