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In the central part of every one of these groups we find a mystical sign , one of the
" eight symbolical forms , " in Tibetan Parkha chakja chad , meaning one of the
eight regions of the universe , of which there are ten in all . For astrological ...
In the central part of every one of these groups we find a mystical sign , one of the
" eight symbolical forms , " in Tibetan Parkha chakja chad , meaning one of the
eight regions of the universe , of which there are ten in all . For astrological ...
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The remaining eight figures in the smaller squares are in each group the same ;
they are likewise symbols of the eight regions , and have besides each a mystical
meaning . The trident is the north ; the Phurbu is the east ; by five dots , : · :, five ...
The remaining eight figures in the smaller squares are in each group the same ;
they are likewise symbols of the eight regions , and have besides each a mystical
meaning . The trident is the north ; the Phurbu is the east ; by five dots , : · :, five ...
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These consist of eight concentric divisions subdivided by eight radii into eight
parts each ; the resulting 64 spaces contain inscribed the numbers I here give in
their cyclic succession ; and I begin where I have placed the numbers in the ...
These consist of eight concentric divisions subdivided by eight radii into eight
parts each ; the resulting 64 spaces contain inscribed the numbers I here give in
their cyclic succession ; and I begin where I have placed the numbers in the ...
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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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