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Daśakarma Vidhi tathā Nāgamaṇḍala Pūjā Vidhi
eap_67616025 Language : Newari and Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālākṣara
Daśakarma Vidhi is a ritual text concerning the various life-cycle rituals performed in the Newar Buddhist tradition. Peculiarly, it considers Yoniśodhana, Sīmantopanayana, Jātakarma, Nāmakaraṇa, Upanayana, Cūḍākarma, Vratadeśa, Samāvarta, Pāṇigrahaṇa, and Agnikarma as the Daśakarma. However, the manuscript describes only the rituals up to Cūḍākarma. It then proceeds to the Homa Vidhi and the Nāgamaṇḍala Pūjā Vidhi. The manuscript mentions the name of King Yoga Narendra Malla. Although the manuscript is not in good condition, it provides valuable information regarding the evolving concept of the Daśakarma tradition in Newar Buddhism.
Satra Senko Kathā
eap_67616026 Language : Newari Scripts : Devanāgarī
Satra Senko Kathā is a folktale about Prince Satra Sen and Suvarṇakeśarī. Written in Old Nepali, this classical narrative tells the story of how the prince is captivated by the rākṣasa Lwāhāsura. Following a dispute with his father, Satra Sen leaves his kingdom with his four friends and eventually reaches the city of Lwāhāsura, where he meets Princess Suvarṇakeśarī. Through their intelligence, Satra Sen and Suvarṇakeśarī manage to kill the rākṣasa. However, before they can be united, they are separated once again. Princess Suvarṇakeśarī is then taken to the palace of King Agora, where she is held captive. The story is incomplete in the manuscript.
Adbhutakuladīpa Dharmarāja Kathā
eap_67616027 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Devanāgariī
Adbhutakuladīpa Dharmarāja Kathā is the story of the spiritual journey of a Bodhisattva named Kuladīpa. Written in the Avadāna style, this relatively recent tale amalgamates traditional classical Buddhist narratives, particularly from the Durgatipariśodhana and related sources. The primary theme of the tale is the philosophy of karma. It recounts the fruits of wholesome and unwholesome actions through illustrative examples drawn from the past. It also emphasizes the veneration of the Triple Gem as the source of merit and as beneficial for both this life and the next.
Gṛhaśuddhi
eap_67616028 Language : Newari and Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālākṣara
Gṛhaśuddhi is the post-death purificatory ritual for the family in the Newar Buddhist tradition. It is called Ghasū in Nepalbhasha. After the demise of a person, the family members and close relatives are considered ritually impure, bound by the grief of their loved one. They observe mourning for a certain number of days and perform the various prescribed rites. At the end of the mourning period, on the seventh or eleventh day, the purification of the home is performed by a Vajrācārya through a homa ritual. Pic. 017 shows a sketch of the ritual setup. The ritual of Gṛhaśuddhi is an integral part of the post-death rites and is still performed with reverence.
Dīkṣāyā Saphū
eap_67616029 Language : Newari and Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālākṣara
Dīkṣāyā Saphū is an esoteric ritual text for initiating the disciple into the Āgama. The text uses Nepalbhasha for the ritual instructions, whereas the mantras and stotras are in Sanskrit. Pic. 024 and Pics. 026–028 show sketches of the ritual setup for the pūjā. The Saphū serves as the guideline for introducing a new disciple to the maṇḍala of Cakrasaṃvara and Vajravārāhī. The ritual encompasses Caryāgīti as well. The short titles of the Caryā songs are mentioned at the points where they are to be sung and performed. Though the ritual is still being practiced, being esoteric in nature, it is not open to the public.
Pañcadāna Vidhi (Pañjā Dāna Vidhi)
eap_67616030 Language : Newari and Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālākṣara
Pañcadāna Vidhi (Pañjā Dāna Vidhi) is the ritual text for the cultural festival of Pañcadāna, celebrated during the month of Guṇlā by the Newar Buddhist community. On the day of Pañcadāna, known as Pañjrā in Nepalbhasha, donations of five different types of grains are offered to Buddha Dīpaṅkara, Śākyamuni, the Bodhisattvas, and the initiated Vajrācāryas and Śākyas. The images of Dīpaṅkara are displayed in the monasteries. This manuscript provides elaborate instructions on the establishment of the Dānaśālā, the rituals to be carried out for Pañcadāna, and the necessary offerings and ritual elements. The festival is still celebrated with enthusiasm by the Newar Buddhist community.
Gurumaṇḍala Pūjā, Caryāgīti, Vajramahākāla Stotra
eap_67616031 Language : Sanskrit and Maithili Scripts : Nepālākṣara
This manuscript is a unique collection containing the ritual of Gurumaṇḍala Pūjā, Caryāgīti, and a Stotra dedicated to Mahākāla. It begins with Gurumaṇḍala Pūjā, followed by thirteen Caryāgītis. The section up to Pic. 013 was copied by Ratnamuni Vajrācārya. This is followed by the Vajravīra Mahākāla Stotra and a set of Caryāgītis dedicated specifically to Yogāmbara. The section up to Pic. 021 was copied by Dharmamuni Vajrācārya. Thereafter, the manuscript contains an additional collection of Caryāgītis. Overall, the manuscript preserves Caryāgītis dedicated to esoteric Vajrayāna deities such as Cakrasaṃvara, Vajravārāhī, and Yogāmbara. The rāgas and tālas prescribed for the Caryāgītis are also indicated.
Gātilā Dharmayā Vidhāna + Aṣṭamī Vrata Vidhāna
eap_67616018 Language : Newari and Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālākṣara
The manuscript contains two Upoṣatha rituals dedicated to Vasundharā and Lokeśvara. Vasundharā is a well-known Bodhisattva associated with wealth and prosperity. Lokeśvara is a well-known Bodhisattva of compassion and, among the Newars, is closely associated with rainfall and the prosperity of crops. The Upoṣatha rituals encompass taking refuge in the Triple Gem and the observance of the Ten Precepts by lay devotees, together with contemplation on the virtues of the respective Bodhisattva, with the noble aim of accumulating merit. One important feature of the manuscript is that, in the Aṣṭamī Vrata dedicated to Lokeśvara, the Dharma Maṇḍala incorporates two texts, the Nāmasaṅgīti and the Pañcarakṣā, into the traditional collection of the Nine Sūtras. Although the principal mantras and prayers are in Sanskrit, Nepalbhasha is used throughout the manuscript as the language of ritual instructions. Both Upoṣatha rituals continue to be widely practiced in Newar Buddhism.
Āryāvalokiteśvara Guṇakāraṇḍavyūha Mahāyānasūtraratnarāja
eap_67615001 Language : Sanskrit and Newari Scripts : Nepālākṣara
The Āryāvalokiteśvara Guṇakāraṇḍavyūha Mahāyānasūtraratnarāja foundational scriptures in Newar Buddhism. This text is structured as an epic narrative detailing the miraculous deeds, cosmic manifestations, and infinite compassion of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. The sutra contains a unique cosmogony where major Hindu deities are born from Avalokiteśvara’s body. the Guṇakāraṇḍavyūha is like a Buddhist purāṇa on the theme of Avalokiteśvara. It is also very similar to the middle-period of development of the Svayambhūpurāṇa. This work covers here 21 chapters. It is written most probably in verses but seems it is a prose writing. The manuscript is good highlighted in red ink. (see Guṇakāraṇḍavyūha sutra project )
Ārya Sarva Tathāgatoṣṇīṣa Sitātapatrānāmāparājitā Pratyaṅgirā Mahāvidyārājñī
eap_67614033 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālakṣara
The manuscript is beautifully written. Some part of the foloi is damaged but it does not effect reading the manuscript
Collection of Fragments: Hevajra Tantra, Mahīkha Saṃvara, Āryāvalokiteśvara Bhayaṃkarī, Gāthā Dve, Aṣṭa Mahābhaya Haraṇa Tārā, Sūrya Stotra, Mañjunātha Padmapāṇi, Caṇḍa Mahāroṣaṇa, Ārya Śrī Hāritī Devī, Śrī Śanicara Pāṭha & Ārya Gaṇapati Hṛdaya Sūtra.
eap_67614045 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālakṣara
It is the collection of multiple manuscripts but found only fragments. Folios 014-015 may be a fragment of Surya, Folio 025 mentioned the name of scribe as Kulabahadur Bajracharya and given a date of NS 1041 (1920 AD), Folio 031 has a four hand color miniature painting of Gaṇeśa.
Ārya Tathāgatoṣṇiṣa Śitātapatronāmāparājitā Mahapratyāngira nāma Dhāraṇī
eap_67614012 Language : Sanskrit Scripts : Nepālakṣara
The manuscript begins with the common formula used for the Buddhist sutras. It also give names of Buddha and Bodhisattvas with examples. The Triple salutation along with calling the name of Aparimitayus. The most popular buddhist deities like the Vajrapani and Avalokitesvara were also mentioned in veneration along with many other deities. The last stanza is "he dharma he tu..." which is most common in Buddhism. First and last pages are coiled at the edges in higher degree than the other inner folios since it was written in paper.