What do you pray for when you go to a temple to burn incense?

In the traditional culture of China, going to the temple to burn incense is generally to show respect for the gods or Buddha and pray for well-being, peace, health, happiness and good luck.

Here are some common prayers:

1. Seeking peace: I wish my family peace and career stability, and prevent disasters, diseases or other misfortunes.

2. Seek health: pray for yourself or your family to be healthy, recover as soon as possible and live a long life.

3. Seek a career: pray for smooth work, successful career and prosperous fortune.

4. Seek happiness: I hope that I and my family can get good luck, happiness, well-being and increase wealth.

5. Gratitude: Express gratitude to family, friends, teachers and ancestors. And seek protection and blessing.