Choegon Rinpoche Chants of Mantra to Multiply the Merit of Prostration

KON-CHOK SUM-LA CHAG-TSAL-LO

NAMO MAN-JU-SHRI YE

NAMA SU-SHRI YE

NAMO U-TA-MA-SHRI YE SVAHA

This is called the prostration mantra, consists of the names of three Buddhas whom are known to multiply the merit of prostration. The merit of prostration preceeded by this mantra is multiply to a million times.

When we do any prostration practice, inclusing Ngondro, always start your practice by reciting this mantra for 3 - 5 times, then follow by your prostration verses according to the respective Ngondro text.

Similarly, when you are prostrating to the master, Buddha, mandala and your own shrine, it's essential to chant this mantra while you are prostrating. However, if you are prostarting for more than 3 times, says 7 or 21 times, and you do not know of any other mantras, then you can first chant this prostration multiplying mantra for 3 times, follow for the below verses:

NAMO BUDDHA YA

NAMO DHARMA YA

NAMO SANGHA YA

This is another skillful means of Vajrayana in aiding the practitioner to gather enormous merits in the shortest time.