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

Note 122 — LECTURE XI. Hierarchical Buddhism, especially as developed in Tibet and Mongolia.

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This is the Sanskṛit vandya, ‘to be saluted.’ I cannot help thinking that Bante and Bandya may be the origin of the term Bonze, applied to monks or priests in China, though I believe Professor Legge connects Bonze with Munshī.

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