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[WADDELL, L. Austine] The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism with its Mystic Cults, Symbolism and Mythology, and in its Relation to Indian Buddhism
[WADDELL, L. Austine] The Buddhism of Tibet or Lamaism with its Mystic Cults, Symbolism and Mythology, and in its Relation to Indian Buddhism
Cambridge: W. Heffer and Sons Limited, 1971. Reprint. Octavo. xlviii + 598pp. Red cloth with gilt titles to spine. Black and white illustrations throughout, some of which are foldouts. Bookseller's ticket to lower front pastedown. A near fine copy in like dust jacket.
Classic work by Waddell in which he defines with clarity the theistic development of Lamaism from the earliest doctrines of the Buddhist faith, and refers especially to the details of sects, shrines, ritual, discipline, superstitions and customs. Includes excellent information concerning features of the native Bon-po religion.


