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The next in rank to these sublime Lamas are the superiors of several larger
monasteries , of whom some are considered as incarnations , others as common
mortals ; in either case head Lamas of so high a rank are styled Khanpos .
The next in rank to these sublime Lamas are the superiors of several larger
monasteries , of whom some are considered as incarnations , others as common
mortals ; in either case head Lamas of so high a rank are styled Khanpos .
Page 164
Number of Lamas . With reference to the number of Lanias I here present the
following data . For Eastern Tíbet Dr. Campbell gives a list of twelve ' principal
convents at Lhassa and in its vicinity , inhabited by a total of 18,500 Lamas .
Number of Lamas . With reference to the number of Lanias I here present the
following data . For Eastern Tíbet Dr. Campbell gives a list of twelve ' principal
convents at Lhassa and in its vicinity , inhabited by a total of 18,500 Lamas .
Page 166
The cleverest Lamas , however , as my brothers were frequently told , are
generally summoned to Lhássa . Although every Lama can read and write , yet
these accomplishments form no favourite occupation among them ; and with
reference to ...
The cleverest Lamas , however , as my brothers were frequently told , are
generally summoned to Lhássa . Although every Lama can read and write , yet
these accomplishments form no favourite occupation among them ; and with
reference to ...
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Contents
Origin The principal events in his life His attainment of the per | 3 |
GRADUAL RISE AND PRESENT AREA OF THE BUDDHIST | 9 |
THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF SÂKYAMUNI | 15 |
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according added adore allowed already ancient animals appears attained become believe Beng Bodhisattvas body brothers Buddha Buddhist Burnouf called cause central century ceremonies Chapter character Chinese colour combination Compare concerning considerable considered contained Csoma cycle death deities doctrine dogma earth Eastern eight elements evil spirits existence figures five four frequently give given gods Group hand head historical human images important India influence Journ kind king Klaproth Lamas latter means mentioned monastery mystical nature Notices objects obtained offerings once original particular perfect performed period Plate prayers present priests principal printed reference region religion religious remains remarks represented respective sacred Sâkyamuni Sanskrit schools sentences sins supposed symbol taken temples Tíbet Tibetan translation Travels various wood written
Bibliographic information
| Title | Buddhism in Tibet: Illustrated by Literary Documents and Objects of Religious Worship Reprints of economic classics |
| Author | Emil Schlagintweit |
| Edition | 2, reprint |
| Publisher | Susil Gupta, 1969 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 22 juuni 2009 |
| Length | 403 pages |
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