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Page 119
In the sacred writings of these systems the mythological Buddhas residing in the
various regions beyond the earth are frequently addressed with prayers in the
strict sense of the word , and the reciting of prayers is recommended as a most ...
In the sacred writings of these systems the mythological Buddhas residing in the
various regions beyond the earth are frequently addressed with prayers in the
strict sense of the word , and the reciting of prayers is recommended as a most ...
Page 213
The objects which the Bodhisattvas hold in their hands have reference to their
functions , so frequently mentioned in the legends . Thus , Manjusrî , the god of
wisdom , holds a book and a sword , in allusion to his dissipating the darkness of
the ...
The objects which the Bodhisattvas hold in their hands have reference to their
functions , so frequently mentioned in the legends . Thus , Manjusrî , the god of
wisdom , holds a book and a sword , in allusion to his dissipating the darkness of
the ...
Page 405
A variety of colours is most minutely applied , and these tints are not only used for
increasing the plastic effect , but their colour is also directly combined with the
sacred character of the object , as I have frequently had occasion to allude to .
A variety of colours is most minutely applied , and these tints are not only used for
increasing the plastic effect , but their colour is also directly combined with the
sacred character of the object , as I have frequently had occasion to allude 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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