ခြောက်ခန်းကမ္မဝါ

Kammavācā manuscript containing what appears as six sections, of which only five, namely upasampadā (folios ka), sīmā (kāʺ ), kaṭhina (folios kha r – khā v), thera (khā v – khi v), nāma (khi v – [khī] v), and kappiyabhūmi ([khī] v – [khu]), remain in the surviving part of the manuscript. Kammavācās are monastic ritual texts 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 important status transitions for persons requesting such recitation or for property that requires ritual clearance for proper monastic use. The scope of kammavācā manuscripts varied from one section (i.e. a single purpose) to multiple (and, thus, multiple-purpose ones). Decorated kammavācā manuscripts were donated to the abbots of monasteries or established monastic leaders. For that reason, they were mass-produced at least since the early eighteenth century or earlier, resulting in the development of a specialized craft of their manufacture that survived into the second half of the twentieth century. Extent and format of original material: 1 fascicle of 7 inscribed folios,. Physical characteristics: Incomplete, missing folios kā-kaṃ.