Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

Dharma preachings are organized in some big
temple, famous monks, before they preach, must, of
course, worship. Slowly they come to their
preaching seat…" (And Mr. Chen exemplified the
essence of a Chinese dignified manner). Then he
placed his hands at his chest and stood as though
meditating. After a minute or two his hands parted,
the left one remaining at his chest while the right
one was slowly lowered. At the same time the knees
were bent, lowering the body. The right hand was
then placed on the ground in front of the body to
take its weight, the knees not yet on the ground.
Then, simultaneously, the left hand was placed on
the left side, the right hand moved to the
corresponding position, and the knees were lowered.
Next, the forehead was brought to the ground
between the hands, and lastly the hands were
inverted with palms upwards.
All this was done silently, gracefully, slowly, and
respectfully. Mr. Chen explained:
The more famous the monk, the more slowly he was
expected to perform his prostration, and when kneeling
in the final position he might remain there for several
minutes praying. The hands are placed palms upwards
as though the Buddha's feet were standing on them. If
one is concentrated and sincere in this prostration, one
may even feel the warmth of the Buddha's feet on one's
hands. There was a very devoted member of the Pure
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