Last week I walked into the doors of Seattle Betsuin, a Shin Buddhist temple. Before I went to the temple I read their entire website time and time again to make sure I didn’t do ‘the wrong thing.” Enter with your left foot and bow. Exit with your right.

The people I met were friendly and supportive of me. I was the only visitor that day so people were stoked to see me.

The temple (hondo) is beautiful. When you walk in it is breath taking. A beautiful golden shrine to the Buddha stands encapsulated in light, flowers and incense.