Sathu Nying Thongsi, Chao Hòkham Faina (Head of the Royal Front Office)
Subject matter:
Buddhist chronicle
Copying date in native date:
ປີ 1281
Copying date in Gregorian:
1919
Place of copying:
Luang Prabang
Script:
Tham Lao
Writing support:
Palm-leaf
Watermark?:
No
Countermark?:
No
Manuscript cover?:
No
Binding?:
No
Manuscript cover dimension:
5.3 x 57 cm
Manuscript paper dimension:
5.3 x 57 cm
Text block dimension:
4.3 x 50.5 cm
Number of pages:
18 pages
Number of blank pages:
3 pages
Rubrication?:
No
Illumination?:
No
Illustration?:
No
Manuscript condition:
Good
Description of manuscript content:
The chronicle of the Phra That Phanom at Vat Phra That Phanom monastery in Nakhon Phanom province, Thailand. In the Buddha’s time, the Buddha accompanied with Ananda to the region of Marukkhanakhon city. One day after meal, the Buddha spoke to Ananda about his prediction. Eight years and eight months after his passing away, one of his disciples named Maha Kassapa would bring 24 pieces of his chest relics to install at Kampha Mountain in order to worship and respect for human beings and deities and to establish his Teachings at the region as well.
Colophon:
Folio 7 on the verso side: In CS 1281 (AD 1919/20). Sathu Nying Thòngsi, Chao Hò Kham Fai Na (attached to the Royal Front Palace) sponsored the making of this manuscript to last until the end of 5000 years. May all desires quickly come true. Sādhu sādhu anumodāmi nibbānaṃ paramaṃ sukkhaṃ dhuvaṃ hoto (Amen! Amen! I rejoice. Nirvāna is the greatest bliss, certainly).