Prostrating the Buddha  in the "top five" is  to show  the   most respect . The firstfive  means the  five  heads (two hands and two feet) planted  close to the ground. by  Lord Buddha  "in size planted in the earth" are: First of all, kneeling on the right (including  the entire  knee, shin and instep)  close to the ground , followed by knees to the left, then to his elbows  close to the ground ,  The two hands are backward facing straight  ahead, the top of the head  close to the ground ,  hold still for a while,  so called a bow.

It should  be noted  that the movement "two elbows  close to the ground , the back of the hands stretched straight". This action  indicates  the two hands of the Lord lifting the feet of  Bhagavan  reverently  bowed  . 

So, how this bow is also called "head area  continue  provided network  holidays" (first leg touching the  Exalted reverent  prostration ). Thus, the prostration that you  describe  "the forehead touches the ground, while the back hand is forward to the forehead" is true with the proverbial "top five".

Another thing to  keep in mind  is that "head  close to the ground , hold still for a while." Cursing and "hold still for a while" is very  necessary  because not only the body  but also the  center  of the ceremony. Therefore, it takes some  time  to devote the whole heart  to  bowing to the Buddha. Ourselves  should be slowly, solemnly  new  ,  dignified and  respectful . So, those who "bowed down, retained for a while" is true to the proverbial "top five".

According to  US economic strictly  depending on number of  novel  stars,  when  the feast of  the Three Jewels  in stature  sowing  the ground  with  significantconvince the  pride  and show  sincerity glass:  1.  When the right knee  close to the ground  to pray for  being  directed  enlightenment . 2.  When the left knee  close to the ground , may  all beings  not start  wrong  pagan , all remain in religion  enlightenment . 3 . When the right hand to  the ground , pray as Bhagavan  sitting judge  diamond ,  great earth  quaked, and the current minister presented fresh  evidence entered  college Bodhi . 4.  When the left hand near the ground , may beings  away from the infidels , making them into the right path . 5.When the head close to the earth , may beings  leave the heart of arrogance , areaccomplished  invisible summit .  Attempt to enter the Bodhi . 4. When the left hand near the ground , may beings away from the infidels , making them into the right path . 5. When the head close to the earth , may beings leave the heart of arrogance , are accomplished invisible summit .  Attempt to enter the Bodhi . 4. When the left hand near  the ground , may  beings away from the infidels , making them into the right path . 5. When the head close to the earth , may beings leave the heart of arrogance , are accomplished invisible summit .  Vow to beings away from the infidels , making them into the right path . 5. When the head close to the earth, may beings leave the heart of arrogance , are accomplished invisible summit .  Vow to beings away from the infidels , making them into the  right path . 5.  When the head  close to the earth , may  beings leave the heart  of arrogance , are accomplished invisible summit .END=NAM MO CAKYA MOUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT.VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.8/6/2017.