In the dosha kaji ceremony, sand blessed through this practice is sprinkled at funerals to remove negative karma. Participants in Ngöndro, or foundational Vajrayāna exercises, perform this practice invoking Vajrasattva for purification; that example of this action has one hundred components. The Heart Sutra concludes with Avalokiteśvara (“uh-VAH-loh-kee-TESH-vuh-ruh”) teaching a great formula, which alleviates suffering for all, for this practice. (*) Prayer flags and mani in Tibet are inscribed with a text commonly used in this practice called the “Jewel in the Lotus.” (10[1])Text guiding this practice is found in the middle (10[1])of the Gohonzon revered by Nichiren Buddhists. “Ha” is a seed syllable for this practice. With mudra and mandala, this practice makes up the “Three M’s” of esoteric Buddhism. For 10 points, Buddhists perform what practice with formulas like “Oṃ maṇi padme hūṃ”? ■END■