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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP791/1 Subject Rites and Ceremonies Digitised Content Platform Endangered Archives Programme

1. EAP791/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1
Title:
Lanten Manuscripts from Northern Laos
Scope & Content:
This collection of manuscripts constitutes a resource of unique cultural value in Lanten society. Lanten (also known as Lao Huay and Yao Mun) are classified as one of the 39 ‘ethnic minorities’ of northern Laos that are officially acknowledged by the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. Writte...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1650-21st century
Extent:
34245 TIFF images

2. EAP791/1/1/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/1
Title:
延生三時科
Scope & Content:
External cover title and title of the first text: 延生三時科 [yanshengsanshike]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. These three audiences may also refer to thee propicious full-moons within a year; same stru...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1856
Extent:
141 TIFF images

3. EAP791/1/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/2
Title:
二寈招羅五兵
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 二寈招羅五兵 [erqing zhaoluo wubing]. External cover title: 二寈招兵 [erqing zhaobing]. A scenario for summoning tutelary and other deities, with their myths and associated folkstories as the background for the ritual. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format o...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1835
Extent:
90 TIFF images

4. EAP791/1/1/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/3
Title:
郎蜜金語一冊
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 郎蜜金語一冊 [Langmi jinyu yice]. Discussions and instructions about the various rituals in the ceremony. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original m...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1914
Extent:
84 TIFF images

5. EAP791/1/1/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/1/6
Title:
喪家秘語
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 喪家秘語 [sang jia miyu]. External cover title: 送終度亡三應老水圖 [songzong duwang san ying lao shui tu]. Instructions about details in the retreat for the deceased and the ceremony in the funeral. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
94 TIFF images

6. EAP791/1/2/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/1
Title:
清醮秘語一本
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 清醮秘語一本 [Qingjiao miyu yiben]. Magic to transform the altars into ritual payments of gold-silver-cash, house, rice field, garden, fruit trees, livestock, and food. These pay...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1866
Extent:
95 TIFF images

7. EAP791/1/2/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/2
Title:
延生救苦宿啟
Scope & Content:
Title of the first text: 延生救苦宿啟 [yansheng jiuku suqi]. External cover title: 延生救苦宿啟科 [yansheng jiuku suqi ke]. Ceremony with a standard structure as a Taoist retreat, including three audiences in a day, ensuring the longevity of the host. Ceremony to ensure the salvation of the newly deceased....
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
19th century
Extent:
86 TIFF images

8. EAP791/1/2/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/3
Title:
伸斗告良科
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 伸斗告良科 [Shendou gaoliang ke]. First ceremony for the ‘old people' (in their forties). Basic ceremony to introduce them to the Deities of the Elders (Lanten: Tao Man). Custo...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1855
Extent:
52 TIFF images

9. EAP791/1/2/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/4
Title:
斎會設醮科
Scope & Content:
This manuscript has no cover title. The given title is for the first text within the manuscript. Title of the first text: 斎會設醮科 [Zhaihui shuojiao ke]. Ceremony to make offerings for the gods, for the sake of the deceased. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original m...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1790
Extent:
52 TIFF images

10. EAP791/1/2/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP791/1/2/5
Title:
戒度科終 天師法簽 三法大道師
Scope & Content:
External cover title and title of the first text: 戒度科終 天師法簽 三法大道師 [jieduke zhong tianshi faqian san fa dadao shi]. Initial ordination ceremony for the young disciple. Custodial history: Private collection. Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 57 folios. Chinese era name (regna...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Chinese
Date Range:
1859
Extent:
48 TIFF images

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