A canonical text of the Therīgāthā, a work belonging to the Khuddaka Nikāya, Sutta Pitaka. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 21 inscribed folios, complete.
Single-text manuscript transmitting a curricular work. Custodial history: Has a label assumed to be made by Ūʺ Nāga. Extent and format of original material: 2 files. Physical characteristics: Palm leaf. Undecorated folios. Complete. Has no covers.
A commentary on the opening verse of Abhidhammatthasaṅgaha, a compendium of the Abhidhamma written by Anuruddha. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 14 inscribed folios.
Simgle-text manuscript containing didactic works. Extent and format of original material: 2 files. Physical characteristics: Palm leaf. Gilded folios with red pigment band in the middle. Complete. Covers added by the project team.
A collection of mettā cā, letters in versified prose, exchanged between a monk, his donors, and younger brother. Dated circa 1855-1867. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 20 inscribed folios.
Multiple-text manuscript containing a collection of protective and liturgical texts intended for memorization by schoolboys and novices. Extent and format of original material: 17 files. Physical characteristics: Palm leaf. Undecorated folios. Complete. Has no covers.
Jayamaṅgala gāthā is a protective and liturgical text that identifies eight great victories of the Buddha over opponents who saught to challenge him in various ways. It was one of the earliest items memorized by lay students studying in monastic schools after learning the alphabet. This version ...