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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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The Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
III The Problem of the Imminent Extinction of Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna Buddhism in Sipsong Panna is characterised by its manuscript culture. However, to…
This text discusses the worrying decline of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna, where Buddhist manuscript culture is rich but facing imminent extinction. Key rea…
Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…e and content, etc. Buddhist manuscripts of the Sipsong Panna region can be grouped into two types: Palm-Leaf manuscripts and sa-paper manuscripts. At one time, most Buddhist texts, especially those used regularly in ritu…
The Agama Sutras found in the Xishuangbanna region are notable for their incompleteness. The Hinayana Agama is expected to contain various texts that are partly missing. According to The Complete Coll
Preservation of Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Preservation of Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
…per.4 More than 400 copies in total have been collected from different locations. Of these, 152 are palm-leaf manuscripts, 211 are Chinese paper ones and 40 are "Zanha Libretto."5 According to Yanxiang, the head of Xishua…
This project aligns with the national focus on protecting religious culture in minority areas, specifically the Dai community in Yunnan. Research has identified more than 400 Dai Buddhist manuscripts,
The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
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The Role of Sa-Paper in Buddhist Manuscripts
…ood alternative, it has less symbolic meaning than palm leaves, and Dai people prefer to use sacred palm-leaf manuscripts to record Buddhist texts, and sa-paper to record secular texts such as astronomical calendars, medi…
… symbolic than palm leaves, sa-paper's ease of use and durability allow it to complement the sacred palm-leaf manuscripts. With large, lightweight pages suitable for clear writing, sa-paper provides a means to preserve im…
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
… a dark sa-paper. The folded manuscript is similar in format to the "folding-flipping style" of the palm-leaf manuscripts, but there is room for 7 lines of characters inscribed on each page (for an example of this, see Ta…
…ep brown/black manuscripts inscribed with gold and silver ink. Additionally, various formats of the palm-leaf manuscripts exist, including 4-line to 8-line formats, with notable examples found in the region.
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
…nomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Buddhist manuscripts are stored there. Palm-leaf manuscripts are rare in the Dehong area, and most manuscripts are made from sa-paper and Chinese paper. The scr…
This text discusses the unique tradition of Buddhist manuscripts among the Dai people in Dehong Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, where various types of manuscripts are produced. Most texts utilize sa-
Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
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Preserving Palm-Leaf Manuscripts in Southwestern China
…that more manuscripts will be discovered and brought to public knowledge. To protect these valuable palm-leaf manuscripts, China will need to learn from the experiences of neighboring countries like Thailand and Laos that…
In Southwestern China, palm-leaf and sa-paper manuscripts are crucial for studying ancient Buddhism, showcasing the influence of Theravāda Buddhism. The recent collection efforts by the local governme
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
donate palm-leaf scriptures as an act of merit and such donations appear less frequently in the sacred dantam (贽坦) or offering ceremony. Donors prefer to donate Buddhist scriptures printed using mod
This text discusses the decline in donations of traditional palm-leaf scriptures in favor of more accessible and readable texts printed on Chinese and sa-paper. Reasons include cost, legibility, and t
Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
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Historical Significance of the Lan Na Palm-Leaf Manuscript
…alm-leaf manuscript itself cannot provide an accurate date for the composition of the verse because palm-leaf manuscripts are fragile, and rarely survive more than a century; they are continually recopied by monastic scri…
…its meditation practices, beneficial for both scholars and practitioners. For further insights into palm-leaf manuscripts in Tai regions, publications such as those by Volker Grabowsky are recommended. Coedes' research al…
Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
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Buddhist Manuscript Formats in Dai Region
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya (小阿含经) and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya (中阿含经) are all in 5-line to 6-line format manuscripts; Volume 100 Digha-nikāya (长阿含经) is in 4-line to 5-line-format. The jäṭaka Wexiandal
Volume 98 Khuddaka-nikāya and Volume 99 Majjhima-nikāya are primarily in 5-6 line formats, while Volume 100 Digha-nikāya is formatted with 4-5 lines per page. The jäṭaka Wexiandala represents a key Bu
The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
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The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
The Dhammakāya Verse: a Lan Na Thai manuscript Kitchai Urkasem This article is a report on research undertaken with the support of the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation (DEF) on a palm leaf manu
This article discusses research supported by the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation on a palm leaf manuscript titled Dhamma kāya from northern Thailand's Lan Na region. Undated, it is believed to h
Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
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Overview of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in China
I will give a brief overview of the manuscripts that have been discovered and catalogued, an explanation of some current research projects, and I will discuss some of the problems that threaten China'
This document provides an overview of Theravāda Buddhist manuscripts found in China, particularly in Yunnan Province. It discusses the significance of these manuscripts within the Dai community and hi
Analysis of Khom Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Thailand
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Analysis of Khom Palm Leaf Manuscripts in Thailand
Khom palm leaf manuscripts preserved in the Thai National Library. The text was then analysed in relation to the characteristics of the Caturārakkhā-āṭṭhakathā palm leaf manuscripts, author and period
This text delves into the Khom palm leaf manuscripts preserved in the Thai National Library, analyzing the Caturārakkhā-āṭṭhakathā in terms of its authorship, period, and content. The author shows a d
Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
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Understanding Dhammakāya and Theravāda Manuscripts
…sections of the Theravāda canon emphasised in the region. She confirms the fragility of the earlier palm-leaf manuscripts and warns of the possibility of the ‘imminent extinction’ of these valuable historical assets. Anot…
This text delves into the doctrine of dhammakāya, representing a new spiritual identity that arises from teachings, akin to nourishment from milk. It connects the concepts found in the Agañña-sutta, i
Exploring the Tipiṭaka Manuscripts
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Exploring the Tipiṭaka Manuscripts
The palm-leaf manuscripts that I have just presented belong to the Tipiṭaka. These texts, or parts of texts, are in Pāli, the…
The palm-leaf manuscripts presented belong to the Tipiṭaka, primarily in Pāli, the lingua franca of the Indochinese Peninsula…
Buddhism Studies and Literature
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Buddhism Studies and Literature
…chid Press. Urkasame, Kitchai. 2013. ”A Study of Elements in Yogāvacara Tradition from Tham Scripts Palm-leaf Manuscripts.” Doctor of Philosophy. The University of Sydney. Zimmermann, Michael. 2011. Terms for Buddha-natur…
…s discuss the forgotten city of Gandhara and provide insights into the Yogāvacara tradition through palm-leaf manuscripts. The significance of the Tripitaka in understanding Buddhist texts is emphasized, along with variou…
Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
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Exploring Ancient Thai Meditation Manuscripts and Their Influence
of the original content of the palm-leaf manuscript is provided along with a translation into modern Thai and English. It consists of a correlation of body parts with the sublime attributes of the enl
This content discusses the significance of ancient Thai palm-leaf manuscripts, especially those of the bŏran kammaṭṭhān type, which correlate body parts with Buddha's attribute…
The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos
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The Tipitaka Manuscripts of the Khammouan Cave in Laos
…Bureau of Culture and a Lao scholar, I went into the cave. The purpose was to decipher and read the palm-leaf manuscripts which are kept in the cave. Map of Nong Pa Fa Cave "Nong Pa Fa Cave" is located in Khammouan Prov…
…n Province. Accompanied by a cultural officer and a local scholar, they aimed to decipher important palm-leaf manuscripts found within the cave. The cave, which was discovered in April 2004 by a local farmer, holds signif…
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the knot
This text discusses how ancient wisdom transforms natural elements into metaphors for moral conduct and mind purification. It explains four magic forms of conduct inspired by nature, such as 'Eyes lik
Metaphors for Mind Purification
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Metaphors for Mind Purification
gentleness in their minds. So they converted these virtues into metaphors for practical purposes, which included the following four magic forms of conduct: Magic Form of Conduct #1: Eyes like the kno
This text delves into four magic forms of conduct symbolizing virtues for mental clarity, derived from natural observations made by our grandparents. Each metaphor teaches important life lessons aimed