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SURGEON-MAJOR L. A. WADDELL, M.B. 

 The Buddhism of Tibet. With its Mystic Cults, Symbolism, and 

 Mythology, and in its relation to Indian Buddhism, with over 200 

 Illustrations. Demy 8vo, 600 pp., 31s. 6d. 



Synopsis of Contents : — Introductory. Historical — Changes in Primi- 

 tive Buddhism leading to Lamaism — Rise, Development, and Spread of 

 Lamaism — The Sects of Lamaism. Doctriiud — Metaphysical Sources of the 

 Doctrine — The Doctrine and its Morality — Scriptures and Literature. Mon- 

 astic — The Order of Lamas — Daily Life and Routine — Hierarchy and Rein- 

 carnate Lamas. Buildings — Monasteries — Temples and Cathedral — Shrines 

 (and Relics and Pilgrims). Mythology and Gods — Pantheon and Images — 

 Sacred Symbols and Charms. Ritual and Sorcery — Worship and Ritual — 

 Astrology and Divination — Sorcery and Necromancy. Festivals and Plays — 

 Festivals and Holidays — Mysic Plays and Masquerades and Sacred Plays. 

 Popular Lamaism — Domestic and Popular Lamaism. Appendices — Chrono- 

 logical Table — Bibliography — Index. 



"By far the most important mass of original materials contributed to this 

 recondite study." — The Times. 



"Dr Waddell deals with the whole subject in a most exhaustive manner, 

 and gives a clear insight into the structure, prominent features, and cults of 

 the system ; and to disentangle the early history of Lamaism from the chaotic 

 growth of fable which has invested it, most of the chief internal movements 

 of Lamaism are now for the first time presented in an intelligible and syste- 

 matic form. The work is a valuable addition to the long series that have 

 preceded it, and is enriched by numerous illustrations, mostly from originals 

 brought from Lhasa, and from photographs by the author, while it is fully 

 indexed, and is provided with a chronological table and bibliography." — 

 Lirerjjool Courier, 



" A book of exceptional interest." — Glasgow Herald. 



"A learned and elaborate work, likely for some time to come to be a 

 source of reference to all who seek information about Lamaism. ... In 

 the appendix will be found a chronological table of Tibetan events, and a 

 bibliography of the best literature bearing on Lamaism. There is also an 

 excellent index, and the numerous illustrations are certainly one of the dis- 

 tinctive features of the book." — Morning Post. 



" Cannot fail to arouse the liveliest interest. The author of this excel- 

 lently produced, handsomely illustrated volume of nearly six hundred pages 

 has evidently spared no pains in prosecuting his studies. . . . The book 

 is one of exceptional value, and will attract all those readers who take an 

 interest in the old religions of the far East." — Publishers' Circular. 



" The author is one of few Europeans who have entered the territory of the Grand 

 Lama, and spent several years in studying the actualities of Lamaism as explained by 

 Lamas. A Lamaist temple with its fittings was purchased, and the officiating priests 

 explained in full detail the symbolism and the rites as they proceeded. Other temples 

 and monasteries were visited and Lamas employed for copying manuscripts, and 

 searching for texts bearing upon the author's researches. Enjoying special facilities 

 for penetrating the reserve of Tibetan ritual, and obtaining direct from Lhasa and 

 Tashi-lhunpo most of the objects and explanatory material needed, much information 

 has been obtained on Lamaist theory and practice which is altogether new." 



" The internal developments and movements of Lamaism are now for the first time 

 presented in an intelligible and systematic form. Details of the principal rites, mystic 

 and other deep-rooted demon worship and dark sorcery, the religious Plays and 

 Festivals, are given fully. - ' 



With numerous illustrations from originals brought from Lhasa, 

 and from photographs by the author. 



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