How Important are Places of Worship

[easternbrain]

Well I was never quite much inclined to go temple for worshiping. All I used to do was just close my eyes just once in a day and say my prayers. But my parents always insisted me to visit to temple atleast once a week if not much.

I never quite understood the difference between praying at home and praying at a temple (Hindu place of Worship).

So I wanted to ask you guys that how important you guys consider going to your places of worship. Does it mean any different to you than praying at home?

[Archbob]

The place is pretty important but it doesn't need to be a temple or cathedral. I just need a quiet place every day for a while where I can close my eyes, lift up prayers and talk to God. My apartment is usually good if there's not loud music outside.

[easternbrain]

Actually I've noticed that there is something different about a public place of worship. Whether its the holy aura of the place or something else, it does makes your mind calm.

[hazephase]

I would not say that it is very important as you can pray at any place as long as you get into your inner self . Most people like to go and only sit there to get peace of mind .

[jr_sci]

We get a completely different environment in a temple or a church or a mosque. We feel the fresh air, and some sort of energy enters in our soul.