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. — 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.

. — "House"; but especially the house of the dead, — a tomb.

. — The mandarin-orange.

. — An ascetic; one who has subdued his senses. For an interesting history of this term, see Burnouf, — "Introduction à l'histoire du Buddhisme Indien."

. — A peculiar chant, of somewhat licentious character, most commonly sung during the period of the Indian carnival. For an account,