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Kammavācās are ritual formulas recited on specific occasions, such as the ordination of a new monk, formal instruction of a newly ordained monk about the basics of monastic discipline, consecration of an ordination hall, etc. Formal recitation and silent approval of assembled monks signifies imp...
Kammavācās are ritual formulas recited on specific occasions, such as the ordination of a new monk, formal instruction of a newly ordained monk about the basics of monastic discipline, consecration of an ordination hall, etc. Formal recitation and silent approval of assembled monks signifies imp...
Monastic ritual text, contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for offences some of which are remembered and some of which are forgotten. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 8 inscribed folios.
Monastic ritual text, contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for offences some of which are remembered and some of which are forgotten. A second copy in the bundle. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 8 inscribed folios.
Monastic ritual text specifying the probationer as monk Buddharakkhita. Contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for combined concealed and unconcealed offenses. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 9 inscribed folios.
Monastic ritual text specifying the probationer as monk Buddharakkhita. Contains formulas for probation, "conciliation", and "re-admission" for combined concealed and unconcealed offenses. A second copy in the bundle. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 9 inscribed folios.
Kammavācā fascicle containing two sections, namely, ticīvara (ff. ṅū - ṅe v) and sīmā kammavācā. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 5 inscribed folios.
Kammavācā fascicle containing seven sections, includes ticīvara (ṅaṃ - ṅāʺ r), sīmā (ṅāʺ r –cā r), thera (cā r – ci r), nāma (ci r – ci v), kappiyabhūmi (ci v), kuṭi (ci v – [cī] v), nissayamutta samuti kammavācā ([cī] v - cu). Kammavācās are monastic ritual texts recited on specific occasions, ...
Manuscripts kept at the Muṃ rveʺ Jetavanʻ kyoṅʻʺ monastery (pronounced Monywe Zetawun-kyaung) are what remains of a hugely important archive accumulated by successive abbots of this institution. At its prime, the collection featured an impressive corpus of Buddhist texts and works in Pāli and Sa...
Multiple-text manuscript containing documents related to monastic reform under King Mindon-min (r. 1853-1878). Extent and format of original material: 3 files. Physical characteristics: Palm leaf. Undecorated folios. Complete. Covers missing. Owner(s) of original material: (later) Ūʺ Thvanʻʺ.