Question 41: IF ONE'S HOUSE IS NEAR A WAR VETERANS' SHRINE, A TRADITIONAL COMMUNAL SHRINE, OR A PLACE OF WORSHIP FOR OTHER RELIGIONS, HOW SHOULD A LAY PRACTITIONER BEHAVE?

Answer: If our house is near a war veterans' shrine, it's good to occasionally visit and pay our respects, bringing flowers, fruits, foods, etc. This practice helps teach children to be grateful for the sacrifices made by war heroes.If our house is near a traditional communal shrine, understand that it's a place where the local deity has been worshiped for generations. Whether the deity still resides there is unknown, but it's a good practice to occasionally visit and offer incense and other offerings.If our house is near a place of worship for another religion, show respect whenever we pass by. This is a way to promote religious harmony within the community.