According to a generally accepted notion, worship is an expression of reverent honor shown to deities are capable of preventing misfortunes and dangers, or granting them certain boons and blessings.

Every religion has a system of worship. In some religions worship can be very elaborate and time-consuming, confusing and hard to understand. Others have more simple forms of worship. Some religions consider worship the most essential part, indispensable and vital, while others assign a secondary role to it. So although worship is there in all religions, it is not the same, nor is it equally important.

Worship in Buddhism has a different meaning from other religions. It is the expression of one's love and respect in the Holy Triple Gem, namely, the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, not in the so-called deities or supernatural beings as such. When we perform an act of worship, we do not "pray" for them to grant us anything, but in order that we may be further strengthened in our faith and inspired to do good and to perfect ourselves. We know that the Buddha is the paragon of perfection, and worshipping him will inculcate in us the wholesome aspiration to follow him in his teaching. We also know that all the blessings in life come from our own good deeds. So if we want those blessings, we must do good and conduct ourselves in a proper manner according to the Buddhadharma.

When we worship, we should therefore concentrate on the virtues of the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha, not allowing our minds to be clouded with other thoughts or worries. We should feel our faith and conviction in the Three Gems grow in our hearts, and our determination to do good strengthened with every word of worship we utter.

Things you should always bear in mind while worshipping:

1.You should not talk with friends or anybody close by. A good atmosphere of calm and quiet should be maintained. Do not disturb others with your gossip.

2.You should not laugh or make joke. To do such thing is considered great disrespect. It is a very contemptible act, a great blasphemy.

3.You should never do such things as eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing gum,etc.

4.You should sit (or stand) very still, make the body straight and firm. Do not shake your body, your head, hands or feet. You should not look around, but should pay full attention to the worship.