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In Tibetan Buddhism prostrations are often performed before meditation or teachings, but can form a separate practice by itself. Prostrations are seen as a means of purifying ones body, speech and mind of karmic defilements, especially pride. Prostrations are used in tandem with visualization and can be used to express reverence to Guru Rinpoche. A Tibetan pilgrim prostrating in front of the Jokhang Monastery using japa mala (Buddhist prayer beads) for counting. Lhasa, Tibet.
