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An enumeration and exposition of twenty four conditional interrelations between phenomena identified in the Paṭṭhāna, the seventh work in the Abhidhamma piṭaka. This excerpt from the Paṭṭhāna forms one of the most commonly recited liturgical Buddhist texts in Burma. Recitals of the Paṭṭhāna are ...
A bilingual translation of an enumeration and exposition of twenty four conditional interrelations between phenomena identified in the Paṭṭhāna, the seventh work in the Abhidhamma piṭaka. Extent and format of original material: Part of the fascicle comprised of 14 (12+ ¼ +¾) inscribed folios.
A classification of ten types of realizations acquired by a person engaged in Buddhist meditation and of their utilization in meditation practice. Extent and format of original material: Part of the fascicle comprised of 4 (2 + ¼ + ¼) inscribed folios.
A bilingual translation of the qualities of the Buddha, the Dhamma (Buddhist teaching) and the Sangha (Buddhist monastic community). The qualities of the Three Jewels of Buddhism are memorized and recited as a blessing and for apotropaic purposes. Extent and format of original material: Part of...
A brief explanation on the ascetic monastic practice of "eating a meal at one sitting", that is eating only once a day. Extent and format of original material: Part of the fascicle comprosed of 3 (1 + ¾ + ¼) inscribed folios.
A classification of wrong types of actions committed physically, verbally, and mentally. Likely, served as a passage memorized by monks for the use in preaching. Extent and format of original material: Part of the fascicle comprised of 3 (1 + ¾ + ¼) inscribed folios.
Introductory blessing to open up a public recital of the Paṭṭhāna, the seventh work in the Abhidhamma piṭaka. Recitals of the Paṭṭhāna are often held for several days or nights during the cold season as a form of apotropaic ritual. The text in this manuscript was likely intended for memorization...
Bilingual translation of the method of reflection on the thirty two constituent parts of the human body. Such reflection forms one of the standard techniques of Buddhist meditation and is detailed in several meditation manuals. This text might be an extract from a larger bilingual work or an ind...