This text is about the Buddha's routine before attaining nirvana, the merit gained through his sacrifices, and the way he inspired others to become morally good human beings. The colophon mentions Pha (Monk) Virachitto Sathu Nyai Khamchan as sponsor. Date of original material: BE 2516; 1973. 29 ...
This text starts from Phatthakat with five Buddhas born from one mother. The mother is an albino crow (ka phueak) made a nest on the fig tree near the river and laid eggs. There was one day on which a storm came while the mother was out looking for food, and the wind blew all the eggs out of the ...
This text is about the paying of respect to the Teachings of the Buddha by chanting with the monks in Pali. The colophon mentions Somdet Tikha Pannya as sponsor. Date of original material: BE 2411; 1868 Creator/Scribe: Somdet Tikha Panya. 64 folios
Pha Upakhut Phap Phanya Man (ພະອຸປະຄຸດຜາບພະຍາມານ) (1985)
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This text refers to two important events: 1. A novice named Nikhotha was able to induce Phanya Thamma Sokalat to turn to Buddhism. 2. Pha Upakhut torture Phanya Man (King of Hell Beings) in the ceremony celebrating the Paet Muen Siphan Duang stupa, constructed by Phanya Thamma Sokalat. The colop...
This text is about prohibited actions for guardians according to Buddhism/ This part tells about the Buddha teaching Buddhist law and morality to the 7777 princes in the city of Vesali. The colophon mentions Sathu Nyai Phumma as sponsor. Date of original material: CS 1288 (moeng mao year); 192...
This text is about the sins of a demon upon whose head a stone falls three times a day, once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening. Pha Mokkhala Thela came down to the Khitsakut mountain and asked the demon why he had to suffer so much through such torture. The demon answ...
This text is about the routine of the Buddha before he reached Parinibbana, the preservation of morality, the merit gained from presenting offerings, as well as other matters. The colophon mentions Lung (Uncle) Thit (a former monk) Suk as sponsor. Date of original material: CS 1283 (huang hao yea...
Thamma Thetsana (Teaching the People) (ທຳມະເທສະໜາສອນປະຊາຊົນ)
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This text is about the basic teachings of Buddhism or thamma. There is an added part with Sathu Nyai Saisamut Monk at Vat Pa Phon Phao temple and the surrounding area, where he is making merit to King Si Savangvong. 19 folios