The present work has for its object the description of Buddhism as we find it in
Tibet.
The book is divided into two parts; which deals with Sketch of the life of
Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, Gradual rise and present area of the
Buddhist eligion, the religious system of Sakyamuni, the Hinayana system, the
Mahayana system, the system of mysticism, Historical account of the introduction
to Buddhism into Tibet, the sacred literature, Views on metemsychosis, details
characteristic of the religion of the people, translation of an 'Address to the
Buddhas of Confession', the Tibetan priesthood, Religious buildings and
monuments, representation of Buddhist deities, Worship of the