<ul> <li>How the practice of bowing is at the heart of spiritual practices.</li> <li>Setting the mood for practice - The Great ‘Yes’ - Acceptance practice</li> <li>Cultivating reverence - looking up rather than dragging down.</li> <li>Sincerity in bowing - before the shrine, before a meal (an expression of gratitude & dependency)</li> <li>The bow as an expression of love</li> </ul>

How the practice of bowing is at the heart of spiritual practices. Setting the mood for practice - The Great ‘Yes’ - Acceptance practice Cultivating reverence - looking up rather than dragging down. Sincerity in bowing - before the shrine, before a meal (an expression of gratitude & dependency) The bow as an expression of love

<ul> <li>How the practice of bowing is at the heart of spiritual practices.</li> <li>Setting the mood for practice - The Great ‘Yes’ - Acceptance practice</li> <li>Cultivating reverence - looking up rather than dragging down.</li> <li>Sincerity in bowing - before the shrine, before a meal (an expression of gratitude &amp; dependency)</li> <li>The bow as an expression of love</li> </ul>

Why do we Bow?

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The Zen Gateway is an online magazine on Chan/Zen Buddhism and can be found at www.thezengateway.com We feature articles on Zen, Buddhism, meditation & mindfulness. We also write about art, culture, news, reviews and lots of teachings. What's more its all free for users with no ads etc. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or sign up to our weekly newsletter that drops discreetly into your inbox.

The Zen Gateway is an online magazine on Chan/Zen Buddhism and can be found at www.thezengateway.com 
We feature articles on Zen, Buddhism, meditation &amp; mindfulness. We also write about art, culture, news, reviews and lots of teachings.
What's more its all free for users with no ads etc. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or sign up to our weekly newsletter that drops discreetly into your inbox.

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