千手眼大悲心呪行法 1.36

1.36

7. Making Prostrations (The practitioner should contemplate that the essence of the triratna is compassion without conditions, constantly wishing to pull out and rescue all sentient beings; it is only because they lack receptive capacity that [the triratna] cannot arise [to assist]. Since I have repeatedly invoked and invited them, even if I have not seen them with my own eyes, the unseen response is not in vain. Therefore, one must visualize that they have already descended, burn various renowned incenses, perform full prostrations with the five limbs touching the ground, and pay homage to the triratna invited above. Only to the devas, ghosts, and spirits is it unnecessary to pay homage. When reaching the Great Compassionate Heart Dhāraṇī and Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, each requires three prostrations, because this person and Dharma are the hosts of the bodhimaṇḍa. Chant as follows:)