Can Ningbo Confucius Temple offer incense?

Ningbo Confucius Temple can offer incense.

1. Enter through the first side door, the Limen, which is also called the Depei Tiandi Archway and the East Archway. The rule for entering the Confucius Temple is to enter through the ceremonial gate, which implies that people must follow the etiquette and righteousness before they can enter the hall of Confucius, learn the essence of Confucius' thoughts, and become a true disciple of Confucius. We usually say the idiom "Be polite first, then fight." It turns out that the slogans on the road about courtesy are all about etiquette. To the south of the ceremony gate is the Wanren Palace Wall (shadow wall), which is the southernmost one on the central axis. It has parents and students who look like students to worship. If they want to study, they can just follow and worship. Further ahead is the white marble Panchi Pan Bridge (commonly known as Zhuangyuan Bridge). According to the ritual system of the Zhou Dynasty, the school established by the emperor was called Biyong, surrounded by walls and a circular pool outside the wall. The academic palaces established by the princes could only take half of it, that is, half surrounded by water, which was called Pan Palace, which was the symbol of official education. Confucius did not receive official recognition during his lifetime, and his education was actually a private school. After his death, he received a very high reward, which even exceeded his expectations and was at the princely level. Panchi has become a unique building of the Confucius Temple, symbolizing the academic palace where Confucius lectured. It turns out that no one can leave easily. Only the top scholar and the third party can go to worship Confucius from the bridge.

2. The sources of "Limen" and "Yilu" are both in "Wan Zhangxia" in the book "Mencius": "Huyi" means "Lu". Li, the door. Only a gentleman can enter and exit this door through this way. Being courteous is the appearance of being a human being, and it also represents the boundary between noble and humble. Strict speech and righteousness are the guarantee for a smooth life and the only choice for action.

3. From the top spot, you can see Dacheng Gate. It should be a smooth journey when you walk there during the ceremony. The place of worship is Dacheng Hall. Just walk in and salute. If you want to light incense, light it outside first. When saluting in Dacheng Hall, someone rings the bell. Listen carefully to the sound of the bell and ring it nine times to see which one is the loudest and longest lasting. The east official hall, the slaughtering pavilion, and the sacrificial vessel storehouse used to be three rooms, but now they are one hall. The west official hall, the divine kitchen, and the musical instrument library used to be three rooms, but now they are connected into one hall. There is no need to worship these places. When you're done, just go back the way you came, there are no other rules. During the entire worship process, your heart should be kept pure and free from any evil thoughts.