When hearing the command of "kneeling", the saluter knelt down, and with the command of "kowtowing", he put his hand on the ground and knocked his forehead on the ground; Then when you hear the command of "kowtow again" and "knock three times", put your hand on the ground and knock your forehead twice. Hearing the command of "stand up", the saluter stood up; If you give the order three times, the saluter will kowtow nine times.

The objects of three kneeling and nine knocking ceremonies are aimed at heaven, earth, monarch, teacher and father. According to Zhou Li, there were nine kinds of bow-down rituals in ancient times: one was kowtowing, the other was nodding, the third was emptiness, the fourth was vibration, the fifth was auspicious worship, the sixth was fierce worship, the seventh was strange worship, the eighth was praise worship and the ninth was su worship. Bowing down is a symbol of extreme respect, and kneeling down is sincere obedience. Three kneels and nine knocks are a great gift, indicating great respect and sincerity in your heart.

The origin of three worships and nine knocks

"Three Worshipments and Nine Knocks" is the highest solemn etiquette originated in ancient China. It is mainly used for offering sacrifices to ancestral temples, emperors and other places, as well as important places for offering sacrifices to teachers, especially in martial arts. "Worship", that is, when standing, put your hands together on your chest, touch the ground slowly with your knees, and finally crawl on the ground with your upper body, that is, bow; "Knock" means to knock on the ground with your head when your body can't climb, which is to buckle your head.

Religious worship originated from prayer in ancient witchcraft. After the development of the Han Dynasty, the ritual of bowing down has also become a religious custom, which hides the formula of health preservation. In Taoism, "worship" symbolizes sacrifice to heaven and earth and sacrifice one's life; "Knocking" symbolizes bowing and respect, and "three worships and nine knocks" symbolizes balancing yin and yang, adjusting seven emotions and eliminating six desires.

The purpose of worshipping God is to purify the soul and show respect for immortals and buddhas. At the same time, it can make the body and mind bright and mellow, and maintain health and practice.