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
This text tells about the history or legend of city and tells how Lord Indra when he realized that human beings will be in grave danger that people should commit meritorious deeds to escape the looming danger. The colophon mentions Ao (Ungle) Siang La and Nang (Mrs) Phia as sponsors. Date of ori...
This text is about the grandparents of Prince Vessantara who called their grandson back to his kingdom to continue the throne. The colophon mentions Phia Sai Upakan and Nang (Mrs) Phia Khamphio as sponsors. Date of original material: CS 1281 (kat met year), B.E 2462 ; 1919. 24 folios
This text is about the Great Buddhist Councils when monks from all over the Theravada Buddhist world came to gather to revise the Pali canon, this fasicle deals specifically with the code of discipline for the monks. The colophon mentions Siang (a former novice) Phila and his wife as sponsors. ...
This text is about The Buddha chanting the story of three Kummali sisters who were orphans as their parents had already passed away. The three Kummali sisters got white cloth which they sew to make robes for priests. They dyed the robes in yellow colour and offered them to Maha Then, all three s...
This text is about the responsibility of both a husband and a wife to know what they should and should not do, while also listing an additional number of warnings/reminders for women in their role as wife. . 14 folios
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 Phanya Luang Mueang Saen as sponsor. Date of original material: BE 2486 (kat met year); 1943. 38 f...
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 Phia Sai Upakan and his wife Nang (Mrs) [..] as sponsor. Date of original material: CS 1282 (kot sa...
This text is about the merit that is gained by taking part in the creation of or listening to the Sap Sai, which teaches about merit and the power of the Three Gems, as well as other auspicious things which will be had by those who listen to these sermons. The colophon mentions Phia Kaeo along wi...
This text is about the time when the Buddha was still alive. He teaches Prince Somphupatti about Buddhism in order to strengthen his faith, after which the prince renounced his title in order to become a monk. 15 folios