釋氏要覽 2.5

2.5

The Xiyu ji states: As for the formulas of paying respect in Tianzhu, their protocols are nine: first, speaking greetings of inquiry; second, bowing the head to show respect; third, bending the head and raising the hands in a bow; fourth, joining the palms with hands folded; fifth, bending the knees; sixth, kneeling on both knees; seventh, resting on hands and elbows on the ground; eighth, placing the five wheels on the ground; ninth, casting the five limbs to the ground. These nine grades culminate in a single prostration.