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Reference (shelfmark):: EAP550/1/202
Title:: 觧冤科 [Sutra of Expelling Evils]
Scope & Content:: A sutra used to expel evils and dirtiness and help the host to avoid misfortunes.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1911
Extent:: 58 digital images in TIFF format

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1
Title:: Lanten Manuscripts from Northern Laos
Scope & Content:: This collection of manuscripts constitutes a resource of unique cultural value in Lanten society. Lanten (also known as Lao Huay and Yao Mun) are classified as one of the 39 ‘ethnic minorities’ of northern Laos that are officially acknowledged by the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. Writte...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1650-21st century
Extent:: 34245 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1
Title:: Anonymous Collector 1
Scope & Content:: This collection contains 7 manuscripts. The catalogue references of the individual manuscripts range from: EAP791/1/1/1 to EAP791/1/1/7. Custodial history: The original manuscripts are part of a private collection owned by an anonymous collector in Northern Laos.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1835-1914
Extent:: 597 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/1
Title:: 延生三時科
Scope & Content:: External cover title and title of the first text: 延生三時科 [yanshengsanshike]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. These three audiences may also refer to thee propicious full-moons within a year; same stru...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1856
Extent:: 141 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/2
Title:: 二寈招羅五兵
Scope & Content:: Title of the first text: 二寈招羅五兵 [erqing zhaoluo wubing]. External cover title: 二寈招兵 [erqing zhaobing]. A scenario for summoning tutelary and other deities, with their myths and associated folkstories as the background for the ritual. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1835
Extent:: 90 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/3
Title:: 郎蜜金語一冊
Scope & Content:: This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 郎蜜金語一冊 [Langmi jinyu yice]. Discussions and instructions about the various rituals in the ceremony. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original m...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1914
Extent:: 84 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/4
Title:: 迓王科
Scope & Content:: Title of the first text: 迓王科 [yawangke]. External cover title: 迓王科壹本 [yawangke yiben]. Instructions to organize the food for the dead in the Purgatory. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 18 folios. Chinese era name (regnal year): 光緒十七年...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1891
Extent:: 58 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP791/1/1/5
Title:: 啟師破嶽科茭簡在頭
Scope & Content:: External cover title and title of the first text: 啟師破嶽科茭簡在頭 [qishi poyu ke jiaojian zaitou]. Instructions for sending a Messenger-Dragon to the Purgatory to wake up the deceased, imploring the gods - assistance to the Original Masters - to break the gates of the Purgatory, for the salvation of...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Chinese
Date Range:: 1856
Extent:: 39 TIFF images

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