Does a temple's ban on spontaneous spiritual movement mean spiritual practitioners are unwelcome?

It cannot simply be understood as rejecting spiritual practitioners. Dao Xuan and I once visited a temple and saw a notice in the inner hall banning spontaneous spiritual movement and deity possession for conducting religious services. We did feel it was a pity. We had previously had good experiences there and felt as though seeing the deities was seeing family, so we hoped to connect freely. But temple staff also face difficulties in management and maintenance.

Some people focus so intently on their own state that they forget other worshippers nearby and may obstruct their worship. Staff may not be able to judge each individual case and determine whose state is appropriate and who might cause disturbance. They may ultimately have to impose a general restriction. Regret about this and understanding their difficulties can exist together.

So we also need to conduct ourselves well first. In our practice, wanting to experience spontaneous movement does not mean being unable to control it. Worshipping calmly can still bring blessings. Rather than rushing to display spiritual perceptions, consider whether you can remain balanced and steady, and notice whether you affect others.