Does the old monk ring the bell to tell fortune _ Does the old monk ring the bell to tell fortune?

What's the point of ringing a bell in a temple?

It's nothing special. You can ring the bell three times.

It is said that ringing the bell three times represents blessing, luck and longevity respectively. Happiness here means happiness, wealth means high officials, and longevity means prolonging life. Therefore, most people who go to temples to burn incense and worship Buddha will ring the bell three times to pray for good health, prosperity, elimination of troubles and growth of good roots.

Ringing the bell is a temple activity, because you have to tell the time, give orders, and be alert to your own practice, so monks have to ring the bell.