The Preliminary Practice of ProstrationsThe Preliminary Practice of Prostrations to the thirty five Confession Buddhas. Prostrations to the thirty five Confessions Buddhas with recitation of the Bodhisattvas Confession of Moral Downfalls is one of the most powerful methods available to purify harmful actions we have done in the past. By doing this practice mindfully, we prevent unwanted suffering from occurring in the future. In addition, this practice clears away obstacles to our practice