Thiracitta Bhikkhu from Vat Pha Maha That Rasabovolavihan
Subject matter:
Ānisaṃsa (merit)
Begin Year Date:
1900
End Year Date:
2000
Place of copying:
Luang Prabang
Script:
Tham Lao
Writing support:
Palm-leaf
Watermark?:
No
Countermark?:
No
Manuscript cover?:
No
Binding?:
No
Manuscript cover dimension:
5.5 x 55 cm
Manuscript paper dimension:
5.5 x 55 cm
Text block dimension:
4.5 x 51.2 cm
Number of pages:
18 pages
Number of blank pages:
2 pages
Rubrication?:
No
Illumination?:
No
Illustration?:
No
Manuscript condition:
Good
Description of manuscript content:
The first fascicle of Thipphamon (Dibbamanta) is a series of Khatha (incantation) in Pali read by a monk during giving a sermon to the people on the accessions of the auspicious ceremonies, for examples the ceremony for a new house and on the occasion on the Lao New year festivals. The first part of the text is in Pali language in the form of incantations and followed by blessings for the hosts and listeners. The blessing text describes for all dangers may be disappeared from you, may you have good luck and obtain valuable properties.
Colophon:
Folio 8 on the verso side: Thiracitta Bhikkhu from Vat Pha Maha That Rajabovolaviharn, Luang Prabang.