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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, t…
This text discusses the worrying decline of palm-leaf manuscripts in Sipsong Panna, where Buddhist manuscript culture is rich but facing imminent extinction. Key re…
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 rit…
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 Xishu…
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, med…
… 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 i…
The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
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The Dhammakāya Verse: A Lan Na Thai Manuscript
…tion of the Dhamma kāya verse into Pāli, Central Thai and English is presented. The Manuscript The palm-leaf manuscript titled Dhamma kāya consists of a single bundle (phūk, ผูก) of ten palm-leaves (bai lan ใบลาน). The …
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
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 T…
…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.
Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
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Preservation of Palm-Leaf Scriptures in Dai Buddhism
…inese paper or sa-paper costs only a few Renimbi, while the donation of a traditionally inscribed palm-leaf manuscript can cost many thousands of Yuan. Another reason for the popularity of Chinese and sa-paper is the …
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 manuscrip…
The Lan Na palm-leaf manuscript's dating is uncertain due to its fragility, but it has been recited by devout Buddhists since the 1…
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 sc…
…trate the ongoing exchange of Buddhist texts, particularly between Myanmar and China, with the only palm-leaf manuscript there being brought by a young monk from Myanmar. For more information on the manuscript traditions…
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 tha…
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 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
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
…g the Social Research Institute of Chiang Mai University for the photographic duplication of Lan Na Palm-leaf manuscripts. Gratitude is extended to the International Association of Buddhist Studies (IABS) for sharing opp…
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 …
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 attribut…
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
…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-natu…
…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 vario…
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