user5245: Is there a reason why I get this overwhelmed feeling and want to cry when I visit the Temple?

user3600: Do you like the Temple? Is it beautiful in your eyes? Judging by your response, it sounds as if it is very meaningful to you. I know that when I visit my local Zen center, entering the meditation hall causes such a reaction (along with a deep feeling of peace).
Crying is a natural human response to many situations and stimuli. This article offers a socio-biological reason for the crying response.
Interestingly, at least according to Wikipedia, crying in Buddhism is considered unskillful, as it indicates clinging/attachment.

5245: <p>Is there a reason why I get this overwhelmed feeling and want to cry when I visit the Temple?</p>
 3600: <p>Do you like the Temple? Is it beautiful in your eyes? Judging by your response, it sounds as if it is very meaningful to you. I know that when I visit my local Zen center, entering the meditation hall causes such a reaction (along with a deep feeling of peace).</p>

<p>Crying is a natural human response to many situations and stimuli. <a href="http://scienceline.org/2006/10/ask-driscoll-tears/" rel="nofollow">This article</a> offers a socio-biological reason for the crying response.</p>

<p>Interestingly, at least according to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crying#Religious_views_on_crying" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a>, crying in Buddhism is considered unskillful, as it indicates clinging/attachment.</p>
