Highly illustrated, this landmark study of Tibetan Buddhism, its history, doctrine, temples and rituals, first appeared in 1895.

Preface; Pronunciation; Abbreviation; 1. Introductory; Part I. Historical: 2. Changes in primitive Buddhism leading to Lamaism; 3. Rise, development and spread of Lamaism; 4. The sects of Lamaism; Part II. Doctrinal: 5. Metaphysical sources of the doctrine; 6. The doctrine and its morality; 7. Scriptures and literature; Part III. Monastic: 8. The order of Lamas; 9. Daily life and routine; 10. Hierarchy and re-incarnate Lamas; Part IV. Buildings: 11. Monasteries; 12. Temples and cathedrals; 13. Shrines and relics (and pilgrims); Part V. Mythology and Gods: 14. Pantheon and images; 15. Sacred symbols and charms; Part VI. Ritual and Sorcery: 16. Worship and ritual; 17. Astrology and divination; 18. Sorcery and necromancy; Part VII. Festivals and Plays: 19. Festivals and holidays; 20. Sacred dramas, mystic plays and masquerades; Part VIII. Popular Lamaism: 21. Domestic and popular Lamaism; Appendices; Index.