Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

these practices the complete sequence of steps must be
finished in one sitting, but we have mentioned here
factors requiring special attention.
3. Afternoon—two sittings:
a. Garbhadhatu and the six element meditation, stressing
particularly the pagoda of the surroundings and the
turning of the Dharma wheel.
b. Vajradhatu. More emphasis upon the five signs and
upon receiving the offerings.
4. Night—one sitting:
Some preparations of wearing the Dharma-armor using
the appropriate mudra and mantra. There is, for instance,
a special hand gesture for tying on the visualized plates
of iron. When this armor of the Buddha's Teaching is
securely tied on, demons can no longer attack. As the
correct mudra cannot be given here, so readers must get
the complete instructions from a competent guru. One
should also repeat the 100-syllable mantra of
Vajrasattva. This has two functions: it protects one from
bad dreams and is used as a confession for all unskillful
deeds committed during the day.
H. Realization
There are two kinds of theory relating to these practices.
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