The Preliminary Practice of Prostrations

The Preliminary Practice of Prostrations to the thirty-five Confession Buddhas.

Prostrations to the thirty-five Confessions Buddhas with recitation of the Bodhisattva’s Confession of Moral Downfalls is one of the most powerful methods available to purify harmful actions we have done in the past. By doing this practice mindfully, we prevent unwanted suffering from occurring in the future. In addition, this practice clears away obstacles to our practice and open the mind to gain realizations on the path. It is said that if you do this practice first thing each morning, all your other prayers and activities of the day will be empowered.