三种灌顶
Three kinds of baptism: (1) (a) 摩顶灌顶 Every Buddha baptizes a disciple by laying a hand on his head; (b) 授记灌顶 by predicting Buddhahood to him; (c) 放光灌顶 by revealing his glory to him to his profit. (2) Shingon has (a) baptism on acquiring the mystic word; (b) on remission of sin and prayer for blessing and protection; (c) on seeking for reward in the next life.
