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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, today the number of the palm-leaf m
This text discusses the worrying decline of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna, where Buddhist manuscript culture is rich but facing imminent extinction. Key reasons include the autonomous nature
Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Exploration of Theravāda Buddhist Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
literature.9 It is notable that the Agama Sutras (阿含经) discovered in the Xishuangbanna region are incomplete. For example, the Hinayana Agama should have contained the Khuddaka Patha (小品), Dharma-phra
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
This project is in accordance with the national emphasis on the protection and development of religious culture in minority areas.3 Most of the Dai Buddhist manuscripts in Sipsong Panna are made from
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
are also certain exceptions to this. For example, Buddhist scriptures that are chanted daily are always copied on sa-paper manuscript for the convenience of page turning and reading. Secular literatur
Sa-paper, made by local artisans, serves as a practical alternative for copying both Buddhist and secular texts in Sipsong Panna. Although less symbolic than palm leaves, sa-paper's ease of use and du
The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
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The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
…ort on research undertaken with the support of the 60th Dhamma chai Education Foundation (DEF) on a palm leaf manuscript titled Dhamma kāya from the Lan Na region of northern Thailand. This manuscript is undated, but arc…
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 have been sig…
Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
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Forms of Sa-Paper Manuscripts in Sipsong Panna
There are three forms of sa-paper manuscripts in the Sipsong Panna region. The first is the most common "ordinary wide-breadth manuscript", with a length of about 18cm, a height of about 25cm and the
In the Sipsong Panna region, there are three main forms of sa-paper manuscripts. The first, the ordinary wide-breadth manuscript, measures about 18cm x 25cm and has 14 to 20 lines per page. The second
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
Bangkok period. The Lan Na palm-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 centur
The Lan Na palm-leaf manuscript's dating is uncertain due to its fragility, but it has been recited by devout Buddhists since the 16th century, alongside evidence from the Phitsanulok inscription and
Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
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Dai Buddhist Manuscripts in Yunnan's Dehong Prefecture
It is noteworthy that there is a community of Dai people in the Dehong Autonomous Prefecture in the west of Yunnan, and a wide range of Buddhist manuscripts are stored there. Palm-leaf manuscripts are
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
Conclusion Numerous palm-leaf and sa-paper manuscripts exist in the Dai regions in Southwestern China. These Buddhist manuscripts, copied and inscribed in Pāli and the Dai language using traditional
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
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
Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
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Understanding the Pāli Verses and Buddhist Doctrine
The Text The first nine leaves are inscribed with Pāli verses and a commentary in Tai Yuan.4 The final leaf of the manuscript is an addendum, inscribed with a stanza of the Dvatiṃsa-mahāpuruśa-lakkhaṇ
The manuscript presents Pāli verses and commentary in Tai Yuan, summarizing Buddhist doctrines about the Buddha's physical body and wisdom. It includes thirty stanzas highlighting qualities like divin
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
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 characterist…
This text delves into the Khom palm leaf manuscripts preserved in the Thai National Library, analyzing the Caturārakkhā-āṭṭhakathā in terms of its auth…
Advancements in Buddhist Studies through Collaboration
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Advancements in Buddhist Studies through Collaboration
cooperation throughout the last ten and five years respectively. Appreciation to the Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University for the photographic duplication of some Lan Na Palm-leaf manuscri
This text appreciates the collaboration over the last ten and five years, particularly acknowledging the Social Research Institute of Chiang Mai University for the photographic duplication of Lan Na P
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 attributes and suggest daily rec
The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
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The Historical Significance of Dhammakāya Verse in Thai Buddhism
Although there is no date on the manuscript, the dhammakāya verse has been known in the Lan Na regions for many centuries. It also appears on a 16th century stone inscription unearthed at the site of
The dhammakāya verse has been recognized in the Lan Na regions for centuries, with historical inscriptions confirming its existence dating back to the 16th century, specifically at Wat Tham Suea in Ph
Buddhism Studies and Literature
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Buddhism Studies and Literature
Sam Nhean. (1957). The History of Buddhism in Cambodia. Phnom Penh : TraiRat Saddhātissa, H. 1990. Pāli Literature of South-East Asia. Singapore: Singapore Buddhist Meditation Centre. Sehrai, Fidaulla
This text contains references to significant works in the study of Buddhism, including historical accounts, Pāli literature from Southeast Asia, and studies on the influence of Indian Buddhism and its
Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
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Launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute
Introduction This collection of articles marks the launch of the Journal of the Dhammachai International Research Institute (JDIRI). The articles presented here indicate some of the perspectives on B
This collection of articles marks the launch of the JDIRI, showcasing perspectives on Early Buddhism and meditation studies. The journal aims to publish research on ancient manuscripts and esoteric pr