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

TIBET. 421Immediately upon entering the monastery, he went to" the Durbarof tiie Regent Chanjoo Cooshoo, Punjun Irtinnee Nimoheim, to announcehis arrival, and the purpose of his commission.Quarters were then allotted for his residence, and an hour appointedfor him towait upon the Lama, who, he was informed, the followingmorning intended to leave the palace, to occupy one of his gardenssituated on the plain, within sight of the monastery, where it wasvisible, a considerable encampment had been formed.The Lama quitted his apartments at the firstdawn of day, and waslodged in the tents, pitched for his accommodation, before the sunhad risen. In the course of the morning, at the hour appointed forhis admission, Poorungheer went down to the Lama's tents.He heard,on entering the gates of the enclosure, that the young Lama wastaking his recreation in the garden, ranging about which, became withhim a very favourite amusement. As it was at this time, in Tibet,the warmest season of the year, in order that he might enjoy the benefitof the air, his attendants had chosen a spot, where the trees affordedthe completest shade, and had there placed an elevated seat of cushions,for the young Lama to rest upon after his exercise. In this situationPoorungheer found him, when summoned to his presence, attendedby the Regent, his parents, Soopoon Choomboo, the cup-bearer, andthe principal officers of ihe court. After making three profound prostrations,at as remote a distance as it was possible, he approached,and presented to the Lama, according to the custom of Tibet, apieceof white pelong, and then delivered the letters and presents with whichhe had been charged.