Prostrations to the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, usually before and after meditation and chanting, are pretty common in Buddhism. It is a good opportunity to show appreciation for one's good fortune in having found the Dharma, and having had the opportunity to hear the words of the Buddha, and to be a part of a practicing community. Usually, palms, forehead, and knees touch the ground.
Pei Xiu tells a story of Huangbo:
The sramanera noticed our Master enter the hall of worship and make a triple prostration to the Buddha, whereupon he asked: 'If we are to seek nothing from the Buddha, Dharma or Sangha, what does Your Reverence seek by such prostrations?'
'Though I seek not from the Buddha,' replied our Master, 'or from the Dharma, or from the Sangha, it is my custom to show respect in this way.'
Easy stuff. Also good for a light workout.
Submitted March 11, 2022 at 08:00AM by surupamaerl2 https://ift.tt/zDi7kwu
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