They agree as to the object of existence; they differ as to the method of reaching it.

The Brahman and the Roman Catholic think that eternal rest is to be obtained by intellectual submission, by passive reception of what is taught us and done for us by others: the Buddhist and Protestant believe it must be accomplished by an intelligent and free obedience to Divine laws.

Mr.Hodgson, who has long studied the features of this religion in Nepaul, says: "The one infallible diagnostic of Buddhism is a belief in the infinite capacity of the human intellect." The name of Buddha means the Intelligent One, or the one who is wide awake.

And herein also is another resemblance to Protestantism, which emphasizes so strongly the value of free thought and the seeking after truth.

In Judaism we find two spiritual powers,--the prophet and the priest.