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1. EAP791/1

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

2. EAP791/1/1/1

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

3. EAP791/1/1/2

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

4. EAP791/1/1/3

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

5. EAP791/1/1/4

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

6. EAP791/1/1/5

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

7. EAP791/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/6
Title:
喪家秘語
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 喪家秘語 [sang jia miyu]. External cover title: 送終度亡三應老水圖 [songzong duwang san ying lao shui tu]. Instructions about details in the retreat for the deceased and the ceremony in the funeral. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
94 TIFF images

8. EAP791/1/1/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/7
Title:
洪恩金語一冊
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 洪恩金語一冊 [hongenjinyuyice]. External cover title: 一本洪恩秘語 [yiben hong'en miyu]. Magic to cleanse the land and recreate a new world after the flood; the flood-myth is recreated in order to cleanse and renew the universe. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1912
Extent:
91 TIFF images

9. EAP791/1/2/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/1
Title:
清醮秘語一本
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 清醮秘語一本 [Qingjiao miyu yiben]. Magic to transform the altars into ritual payments of gold-silver-cash, house, rice field, garden, fruit trees, livestock, and food. These pay...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1866
Extent:
95 TIFF images

10. EAP791/1/2/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/2
Title:
延生救苦宿啟
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 延生救苦宿啟 [yansheng jiuku suqi]. External cover title: 延生救苦宿啟科 [yansheng jiuku suqi ke]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. Ceremony to ensure the salvation of the newly deceased....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
86 TIFF images

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