^8:* See the definition of deva given later.

^11:* For an admirable account of this interview consult Dr. Paul Carus' Gospel of Buddha, page 20, et seq.

^11:+ The term Hindu, once a contemptuous term, used by the Musalmans to designate the people of Sindh, whom they conquered, is now used in an ecclesiastical sense.

^14:* No reason is given in the canonical books for the choice of this side of the tree, though an explanation is to be found in the popular legends upon which the books of Bishop Bigandet and other European commentators are based. There are always certain influences coming upon us from the different quarters of the sky. Sometimes the influence from one quarter will be best, sometimes that from another quarter. But the Buddha thought that the perfected man is superior to all extraneous influences.

^16:* The ancient story is that the god Brahma himself implored. him not to withhold the glorious truth.

^17:* Brahmanism not being offered to non-Hindus, Buddhism is, consequently, the oldest missionary religion in the world. The early missionaries endured every hardship, cruelty and persecution with unfaltering courage.

^25:* At the Second Council there were two pupils of A'nanda, consequently centenarians, while in Asoka's Council there were pupils of those pupils.