Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 2

· 1860

CHAPTER I. Caravan of Khalkha Tartars--Son of the King of 13 Koukou-Noor--Sandara the Bearded--Two thousand Oxen are stolen from the Houng-Mao-Eul, or Long Hairs--Fearful Tumult at Tang-Keou-Eul--Description and character of the Long Hairs--Feasts of the First Day of the Year--Departure for the Lamasery of Kounboum--Arrival at Night--Old Akaye--The Kitat-Lama--The Stammerer--Pilgrims at Kounboum--Description of the Feast of Flowers CHAPTER II. Marvellous birth of Tsong-Kaba--His preparation for the 46 Apostleship--He departs for the West--His interview with the Grand Lama of Thibet--He reforms the Lamanesque worship--Numerous analogies between the Catholic religion and reformed Buddhism--Ori…

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