G l o s s a r y.
Abhidharma. — The metaphysics of Buddhism. Buddhist literature is classed into three great divisions, or "baskets"; the highest of these is the Abhidharma. . . . According to a passage in Spence Hardy's "Manual of Buddhism," the full comprehension of the Abhidharma is possible only for a Buddha to acquire.
Chih. — "House"; but especially the house of the dead, — a tomb.
Chu-sha-kih. — The mandarin-orange.
Çramana. — An ascetic; one who has subdued his senses. For an interesting history of this term, see Burnouf, — "Introduction à l'histoire du Buddhisme Indien."
Damâri. — A peculiar chant, of somewhat licentious character, most commonly sung during the period of the Indian carnival. For an account,
