External cover title and title of the first text: 玉皇下卷 [yuhuang xiajuan]. A scripture used in the ritual, seeking grace from Yuhuang (Jade emperor). Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 34 folios.
External cover title and title of the first text: 玉皇上卷 [yuhuang shangjuan ]. A scripture used in the ritual, seeking grace from Yuhuang (Jade emperor). Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 40 folios.
External cover title and title of the first text: 南煞早脫治病共冊 [nansha zaotuo zhibing gongce ]. Miscellaneous instructions of exorcistic healing rituals and visualization practices. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 52 folios. Date(s) claimed in the manuscript: 宣統三年辛亥歲六月初四起筆.
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 大滅天災整村 [Da mietianzai zhengcun]. Instructions about various magic for protection against disasters threatening the local community. Date(s) claimed in the manuscript: 太歲丙午...
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 洪恩秘語 [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. Extent and...
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 喪家文字惩式 [Sangjia wenzi chengshi]. Instructions about details in the retreat for the deceased and the ceremony in the funeral. Extent and format of original material: 1 volu...
External cover title and title of the first text: 送終三夜科 [songzhong sanye ke]. Instructions about the details of the ritual for the salvation of the deceased. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 94 folios. Date(s) claimed in the manuscript: 咸豐八年六月初一啟筆.
External cover title and title of the first text: 送終遠棺科 [songzhong yuanguan ke]. Ceremony for the offspring to see off the deceased, with a long scenario. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 94 folios. Date(s) claimed in the manuscript: 咸豐九年六月初六日完.
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 開昇二度式 [Kaisheng erdu shi]. Instructions about leading the soul to the heaven, including various spells to ensure the salvation of the deceased and ensure they can never ret...
External cover title and title of the first text: 清醮宿啟科 [qingjiao suqi ke]. Ceremony to announce the gods in advance (namely Suqi) as the preparation period of the ritual for the longevity of the hosts. Date(s) claimed in the manuscript: 天子戍午年五十七日抄完. Calendar note: Stem-branches system or 60-...