Buddhism, in Its Connexion with Brahmanism and Hinduism, and in Its Contrast with Christianity

Monier Monier-Williams

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS WITH DESCRIPTIONS.

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1. Brass Image of Gautama Buddha obtained by the Author from Ceylon Frontispiece

He is seated on the Mućalinda Serpent (see p. 480), in an attitude of profound meditation, with eyes half closed, and five rays of light emerging from the crown of his head.

2. Vignette, representing the Ćakra or ‘Wheel’ Symbol with Tri-ratna symbols in the outer circle and Lotus symbol in the centre (see pp. 521-522) On Title-page

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