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66. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta I — Prostration

2024-02-13

66. Preparation for Generating Bodhicitta I — Prostration

Meditation Guide

The Beginning

In front of the representations of the Three Jewels... arrange offerings... Take refuge... and generate bodhicitta.

The Main Part

Visualize that suspended in the space before you are your guru, the Three Jewels... Imagine you emanate your own body outward in hundreds, thousands... prostrate in unison... Recite prayers... kneeling down and touching the floor at five points of your body.

Reminder

Prostration can be done with either a full-body or a half-body technique... We shall not miss any accumulation of merit, even in dribs and drabs.

The Ending

Dedicate the merit of your practice to all sentient beings.