Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

From a "little" mistake about the silas of the highest
Vehicles in Buddhism comes a great deal of trouble.
5. Many Westerners do not see the point of
prostration before the shrine of a Buddha or in front
of one's teacher. Since they are unaccustomed to this,
please explain the value of this practice. (See also
Appendix II, B.)
In this question we are still concerned with pride. What
is the main reason for prostration? To cure the sorrow of
pride. You ask for the benefits from this practice, and I
give them here in order:
a. To reduce the sorrow of pride.
b. To please one's guru by showing respect for him.
This means that a disciple has humility.
c. When he is happy with you, the guru will, from his
grace, give you many meditation instructions,
particularly in the Tantras. There are many such special,
secret instructions which are never imparted even upon
the occasion of ordinary wangs, but only when the guru
sees in a disciple earnest faith and deep devotion.
When I was with Gangkar Rinpoche, even though we
were living in the same monastery, both in the morning
time and in the evening, I went to worship him. I never
failed to do this. Now, sadly, he has died. My guru,
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