502 ANALYSIS OF THE GYUT. 



Buddha, on the request of all the JShagavdn-Tathagatas, to instruct them in 

 the Chandra guhya t'daka, or the true knowledge of all mysteries. Leaf 120. 

 Several things are enumerated, and it is stated that they all proceed or come 

 from Samanta Bhadea (Tib. Kun-tu-hxang-po) the optimus maximus of the 

 Romans. This is an excellent fanfra, in prose and verse. There are many 

 sublime ideas of the Supreme being, and of the soul ; as also of the existence 

 of things in general. There are some praises or hymns addressed to Samanta 

 Bhadra. There are likewise descriptions of 7nandalas — many mystical cere- 

 monies to be performed — initiation in the holy mysteries — several kinds of 

 empowering. 



7. Sans. Sarva Tathdgata tatva sangraha. Tib. (^^^ De-h%hm-gshegs-pa- 

 thains-chad-hji-de-kho-na-nyid-h&diis-pa. From leaf 213 — 440. An abridg- 

 ment on the essence or nature of all Tathdgatas or Buddhas. A sutra of 

 high principles (or of a speculative character). The salutation is thus — 

 Reverence to Buddha and to all Bodhisatwas. Sha'kya's inauguration by 

 other Tathdgatas or Buddhas, after he became Buddha. The speakers are 

 Vaieochana, Shxy'kya, and some other Buddhas, Vajra Pan'i', and some 

 other Bodhisatwas. Many mantras — mystical theology — the means of arriving 

 at perfection. Translated by Gelong Rinch'hen J?zang-po. 



(Nya^) or the eighth volume. 



There are in this volume seven separate works. Their titles in Sanscrit 

 and Tibetan, with some short remarks on their contents, are as follow : — 



1. Sans. " Vajra sliikhard' Mahd guhya yoga tantra. Tib. (6^) Gsang~va- 

 xnalA\hyor-chlien-pohi-Ygijiid-Ydo-ye-Ytse-mo. From leaf\ — 207. The diamond 

 (or thunderbolt) point ; or, Tantriha mysteries of the mahd yoga kind. The 

 salutation or adoration is addressed (in Tibetan) to Samanta Bhadra, to all 



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