An Embassy to the Court of the Teshoo Lama in Tibet - Prajna Quest

64 »OOTAN.CHAPTER IV.Tassisudon— my Arrival nolijied at the Palace — the Raja or Lamaoccupied in religious Ceremonies— strict Observance of all Dutiesappertaining to their Religion. — Message from the Daeb Raja— Interview— Zoompoon, Zoondonier, Zempi— Citadel — AudienceChamber— Ceremony of Introduction— Particulars of the Interview— Tea — local Observance — extensive Fashion — peculiar Mode ofpreparing it.— Polite Attention of the Raja— Dress, that of thereligious Order— Manner of our Reception.— Second Intervienv. —Silk Scarfs— tJieir Use on all Occasions of Ceremony or Compliment.—Comparative View of Manners.— JVatural Productions. —Peculiar Sentiments of the Raja— Variety of Expression— Art ofDrawing— Mr. Davis's superior Skill. — Visit to the chief Officersluider Government— Tasse-Zompoon, Zoondonier, Zempi — Outlineof their Rank and Authority.— I undertookthe Zeenkaubs, who are pardoned, and readmitted into favour—to mediate the Peace ofInstance of implicit Obedience to the Will of their Chief— GeneralDesign of the present Work.— A Bootan Repast. — Boora Soobah,or Toonso Pilo.— Bees. — Benevolent and humane Sentiment. — OrdertfGylongs— regulated Periods for religious Service— some Rulesof the Society— Ablutions — Temperance — Cleanliness — general Appearance—endemial Disorder termed Gheig, or Aubi.