Preface Note on Pronunciation List of Abbreviations A.HISTORICAL. Changes in Primitive Buddhism Leading to Lamaism Spread of Lamaism Sects of Lamaism B.DOCTRINAL. Metaphysical Sources Doctrine and Morality Scripture and Literature C.MONASTIC. Order of Lamas routine Hierarchy D.BUILDINGS. Monasteries Temples and Cathedrals Shrines E.MYTHOLOGY AND GODS. Pantheon and Images Sacred Symbolism F.RITUAL AND SORCERY. Worship; Astrology and Divination Sorcery and Necromancy G.FESTIVALS AND PLAYS. Festivals and Holidays Sacred Drams, Plays and Masquerades H.POPULAR LAMAISM. Domestic and Popular APPENSICIES INDEX