法苑珠林 20.18

20.18

Furthermore, the Ekottarika-āgama says: 'Prostrating to the Buddha has five merits: first, being upright and handsome (because of giving rise to reverence upon seeing the major marks and minor signs); second, obtaining a fine voice (because upon seeing the Buddha, one thrice proclaims oneself, "Homage to the Tathāgata, the Arhat, the Samyaksaṃbuddha"); third, possessing abundant wealth (because of fully offering flowers, incense, and lamps according to one's capacity); fourth, being born in high and noble places (because upon seeing the Buddha, one's mind has no defiled attachment, and one can touch the right knee to the ground, kneel, join the palms, and prostrate); fifth, being reborn in heaven (because mindfulness of the Buddha's merit is naturally so).'