The Myang ’das, or Mahaparinirvana Sutra group, explores the final days of the Buddha and delves into profound Mahayana teachings on topics such as emptiness, death, Buddha-nature, and enlightenment. This collection, comprising three volumes, is presented in the traditional poti format, with its content meticulously inscribed in uchen script using black ink on cream-colored Bhutanese handmade paper. The first page of each volume features a central illustration of a Buddha, while the second page is adorned with intricate margin illustrations depicting the past lives of Buddha Shakyamuni and a stupa. Revered as a sacred relic, the collection is housed on traditional bookshelves within the Lama Lhakhang of the Dzong fortress. Each volume is carefully wrapped in multiple layers of cloth, encased between two wooden boards, and securely fastened with a belt, ensuring its preservation and veneration for future generations.
Extent: 3 volumes of manuscripts.
Condition of original material: Partially damaged by worms along the margins on all four sides.
Alternative calendar and date: Tibetan, Iron Tiger Year
Original institution reference: Myang 'das.
