ABSTRACT
The Thibettans not only do not recognize, but they absolutely deny the existence of a Creator of the Universe or of a Supreme Lord of all things. In this they may be termed atheists. But one cannot say that they do not recognize some kind of divinity or acknowledge retribution of sins, and in a sense the immortality of the soul. Their temples contain statues and they make sacrifices in the temples and in private houses. But none of the images they venerate are believed to be divine or to possess creative power. Therefore, although the Thibetans theoretically and speculatively, et reflexe, not only do not admit but absolutely deny the existence of a Divinity, yet confusedly, in practice et implicite they do recognize it. I have already said they believe there must be certain objects that offer refuge and may be invoked. An object worthy of adoration and prayer is thus described by this people:
Possessing perfect bliss and exempt from all evil.
Omniscient, seeing and understanding all things.
Omnipotent, able to help all who appeal to him.
Finally, infinitely compassionate, excluding none, but doing good to all who invoke him. In whom can such perfection be found save in God?
