LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
A. Plates of the Atlas.
(The pages have reference to the explanations in the Text.)
Group I. Representations of Deities.
1. The thirty-five Buddhas of Confession, in Tibetan Tungshakchi sangye songa, with various mythological persons. See p. 96.
2. Vajrasattva, in Tibetan Dorjesempa, the God above all. See p. 53.
3. The Dhyâni Buddha Amitâbha, in Tibetan Odpagmed. See p. 53.
The four-armed figure is Padmapâni (see Plates 4 & 12), the other to his right is Guru Dragpo, a protector against evil spirits.
4. Padmapâni, in Tibetan Chenresi, the particular Protector of Tibet. See p. 88.
The figures in a standing position are Herukas (see p. 108), the sitting figure is Amitâbha (see p. 53).
5. Maitreya, in Tibetan Jampa, the Buddha to come. See pp. 209, 210.
The figures in an upright attitude are the goddesses Dolma (see p. 66); the figures above the head are the Manias, or Buddhas of
medicine (see p. 266), & two ancient priests; the figures beneath the throne are men reputed for sanctity.
6. Manjusrî, in Tibetan Jamjang, the God of wisdom. See p. 65.
7. The goddess Doljang, the deified Consort of King Srongtsan Gampo (A. D. 617—98). See p. 66.
8. Dzambhala, or Dodnevangpo, the God of wealth, with his assistants. See p. 263.
9. Bihar Gyalpo, the Patron of monasteries and temples. See p. 177.
10. Choichong Gyalpo, the God of astrology and protector of man against evil spirits. See p. 157.
11. Dzambhala, or Dodnevangpo, the God of wealth. See p. 263.
The two Buddhas are Dîpankara (see p. 131), and a Buddha of medicine (see p. 266).
12. Padmapâni, in Tibetan Chenresi, the particular Protector of Tibet. See p. 88.
13. Padma Sambhava, a deified Indian sage of the eighth century A. D. See p. 67.
Group H. Sentences & Figures for averting the dangers arising from Evil Spirits.
14. The six-syllabic prayer "Om mani padme hum". See p. 120.
In the central circle is added the syllable "Hri", a mystical imploration of Padmapâni. See p. 266. — The sentence in smaller
characters means: "The diamond benediction (— supernatural faculty) is begged for what is engraved."
15. The six-syllabic prayer "Om mani padme hum".
The combination of the letters so as to form an anagram, is called Namchu vangdan, "the ten entirely powerful". See p. 121.
16. The magical figure Dabchad, "octagon", containing in each compartment the name of a Dâkinî, in Tibetan Khado. See p. 248.
17. Mystical sentences with the figure of the Airy Horse. See p. 253.
18. The magical figure Phurbu with the face of Tamdin and charms directed against evil spirits. See p. 257.
19. A Soothsaying Table with numerous figures & sentences. See p. 320—327.
20. Table to indicate lucky and unlucky periods, as well as the chances of undertakings. See pp. 293—320.
B. Tables of Native Print.
(They face in the book the pages stated.)
1. The fundamental Dogma of the Buddhist Faith ...
2. Vajrapâni, or Chakdor, the Subduer of the Evil
Spirits
3. Address to the Goddess Lhamo, in Sanskrit Kâladêvî
4. The six - syllabic prayer "Om mani padme hum"
5 to 8. Digpa thamchad shagpar terchoi, an Address to the
Buddhas of Confession
9. Historical Document relating to the Foundation of
the Monastery of Himis, in Ladak
10. Melimi Gyalpo, the Lord of the Genii of Fire
Page.
16
114
114
120
142
188
252
11. Mystical sentences with the figure of the Airy Horse
12. Forms of invocations of Lungta, the Airy Horse
13. The Talisman Changpo ...
14 to 16. Prints from slips of wood used in Tibet as a supposed
protection against evil spirits
17. Treaty between Adolphe Schlagintweit and the
Chinese Authorities of Ddba
18. Divination Formulas
19. Divination Formulas
20. Queries and Answers. Taken from a soothsaying-
table from Gnâri Khórsum
Page.
254
254
256
268
278
308
318
322
A. Plates of the Atlas.
(The pages have reference to the explanations in the Text.)
Group I. Representations of Deities.
1. The thirty-five Buddhas of Confession, in Tibetan Tungshakchi sangye songa, with various mythological persons. See p. 96.
2. Vajrasattva, in Tibetan Dorjesempa, the God above all. See p. 53.
3. The Dhyâni Buddha Amitâbha, in Tibetan Odpagmed. See p. 53.
The four-armed figure is Padmapâni (see Plates 4 & 12), the other to his right is Guru Dragpo, a protector against evil spirits.
4. Padmapâni, in Tibetan Chenresi, the particular Protector of Tibet. See p. 88.
The figures in a standing position are Herukas (see p. 108), the sitting figure is Amitâbha (see p. 53).
5. Maitreya, in Tibetan Jampa, the Buddha to come. See pp. 209, 210.
The figures in an upright attitude are the goddesses Dolma (see p. 66); the figures above the head are the Manias, or Buddhas of
medicine (see p. 266), & two ancient priests; the figures beneath the throne are men reputed for sanctity.
6. Manjusrî, in Tibetan Jamjang, the God of wisdom. See p. 65.
7. The goddess Doljang, the deified Consort of King Srongtsan Gampo (A. D. 617—98). See p. 66.
8. Dzambhala, or Dodnevangpo, the God of wealth, with his assistants. See p. 263.
9. Bihar Gyalpo, the Patron of monasteries and temples. See p. 177.
10. Choichong Gyalpo, the God of astrology and protector of man against evil spirits. See p. 157.
11. Dzambhala, or Dodnevangpo, the God of wealth. See p. 263.
The two Buddhas are Dîpankara (see p. 131), and a Buddha of medicine (see p. 266).
12. Padmapâni, in Tibetan Chenresi, the particular Protector of Tibet. See p. 88.
13. Padma Sambhava, a deified Indian sage of the eighth century A. D. See p. 67.
Group H. Sentences & Figures for averting the dangers arising from Evil Spirits.
14. The six-syllabic prayer "Om mani padme hum". See p. 120.
In the central circle is added the syllable "Hri", a mystical imploration of Padmapâni. See p. 266. — The sentence in smaller
characters means: "The diamond benediction (— supernatural faculty) is begged for what is engraved."
15. The six-syllabic prayer "Om mani padme hum".
The combination of the letters so as to form an anagram, is called Namchu vangdan, "the ten entirely powerful". See p. 121.
16. The magical figure Dabchad, "octagon", containing in each compartment the name of a Dâkinî, in Tibetan Khado. See p. 248.
17. Mystical sentences with the figure of the Airy Horse. See p. 253.
18. The magical figure Phurbu with the face of Tamdin and charms directed against evil spirits. See p. 257.
19. A Soothsaying Table with numerous figures & sentences. See p. 320—327.
20. Table to indicate lucky and unlucky periods, as well as the chances of undertakings. See pp. 293—320.
B. Tables of Native Print.
(They face in the book the pages stated.)
1. The fundamental Dogma of the Buddhist Faith ...
2. Vajrapâni, or Chakdor, the Subduer of the Evil
Spirits
3. Address to the Goddess Lhamo, in Sanskrit Kâladêvî
4. The six - syllabic prayer "Om mani padme hum"
5 to 8. Digpa thamchad shagpar terchoi, an Address to the
Buddhas of Confession
9. Historical Document relating to the Foundation of
the Monastery of Himis, in Ladak
10. Melimi Gyalpo, the Lord of the Genii of Fire
Page.
16
114
114
120
142
188
252
11. Mystical sentences with the figure of the Airy Horse
12. Forms of invocations of Lungta, the Airy Horse
13. The Talisman Changpo ...
14 to 16. Prints from slips of wood used in Tibet as a supposed
protection against evil spirits
17. Treaty between Adolphe Schlagintweit and the
Chinese Authorities of Ddba
18. Divination Formulas
19. Divination Formulas
20. Queries and Answers. Taken from a soothsaying-
table from Gnâri Khórsum
Page.
254
254
256
268
278
308
318
322