78 The Different Systems of Buddhism. 
4. Shot-pa-pa ( Res crey-—S. Miméansaka). 
5. Jigten-gy4ng-phen-pa ( EST EA AR ARA TIS. Lok- 
dyata). 
6. Those that take Vang-chuk (ROc’ya)—S. I/shwara) 
(SACRA 
for the first principle. 
7. They that take Ts’ hangs-pa ( BEANE) Brahma), for 
the first principle. 
8. They that. take Khy4éb-juk (HTQAE— S. Vishnu), 
for ditto. 
9. They that take Skyes-bu (RAN q—S. Parusha), for 
ditto. 
10. They that take gTsovo (A335 —S. Pradhina) for: 
ditto. 
11. They that take time (5t- --§. Kdla), for ditto. 
12. The atomists or they that take rdul-phran (5034) 
the atoms for the first principle of the existence of the world. 
There are bi some others also 
The general principles ‘of practical Buddhism with a 
follower of this faith in Tibet, are such as follow 
; To take refuge only with Buddha. 
2. To form in his mind the resolution of endeavouring t0 
arrive at the oe degree of perfection, to be united with the 
supreme intelligenc 
3. To catade himself before (the image of) Buddha ; 
adore him 
4. To bring reer before him, such as are pleasing to any 
of the six senses ; as, light, flowers, garlands, incenses, perfumes, 
all sorts of edible mt drinkable things (whether raw or r prepared), 
stuffs, cloths, &c. for garments and hanging ornaments 
To make music, sing hymns, and utter praises on 1 Buddha, 
respecting his person, doctrine ,love or mercy, his perfections oF 
attributes ; his acts or performances for the benefit of all animal 
ings. : 
(6. Toconfess one’s sins witha contrite heart ; to ask forgive 
