Why Are Monks Barefoot?

The temple must remain as clean and as pure as possible. For many Buddhist monks, walking barefoot is a way of ensuring they keep themselves in touch with reality at all times.

Why do Buddhists take off their shoes?

Any place where an image of the Buddha is used in worship is known as a shrine , and many Buddhists also have shrines at home. Before entering the shrine room, people take off their shoes as a sign of respect and also to keep the shrine room floor clean.

Can a woman touch a monk?

Monks are forbidden from touching or coming close to women's bodies, because it is believed that a woman's body is contrary to a monk's vows. Thus, most temples in Thailand put an announcement which restricts women from entering.