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Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP790/11 Subject Buddhism

1. EAP790/11/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/11/1
Title:
Ashtami Vrata Mahatmya
Scope & Content:
This mansuscript is the glorification of fasting ritual of Amoghapasa Lokesvara or Karunamaya, one of the forms of Avalokitesvara. The fasting rituals of various deities has been a very popular religious observance among the Buddhist Newars of Kathmandu valley. This ritual is called ''Dhalam Dan...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:
155 TIFF images

2. EAP790/11/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/11/2
Title:
Paramartha Namasamgiti
Scope & Content:
This manuscript is Namasamgiti, a text thet highlights the role and importance of Bodhisattva Manjusri. This Bodhisattva keeps greater role in the cultural domain of Newar Buddhist that has connection with the Manjusri in Mt. Wu Tai in Shanxi, China. Various lively religious ritual are extant am...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
16th century
Extent:
30 TIFF images

3. EAP790/11/9

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP790/11/9
Title:
Arya Mahapratisara
Scope & Content:
This Sutra is one of the five Protective Sutra in Mahayana Buddhism. It is the principal Sutra in the group. It is aldo called Dharani as in some cases Dhranis from the Sutra are extracted for recitation purposes. Thisis in sanskrit and Pracalit Newari script. This paper manuscript is in good co...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Sanskrit
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
13 TIFF images

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