This collection contains two surviving volumes of the Heaps of Jewels in One Hundred Thousand Lines, with three volumes currently missing. The Heaps of Jewels (Ratnakuta Sutra) group comprises numerous Mahayana sutras that address themes such as meditation, altruism, ultimate truth, and Bodhisattva practice. The existing volumes are meticulously transcribed on cream-colored, handmade Bhutanese paper using black ink. Their opening pages are elegantly adorned with gold ink on dark blue paper, further enhancing the sacredness of the text. Preserved as a sacred relic, the Heaps of Jewels collection is carefully housed within the Samdrup Tsemo Lhakhang. Stored on traditional bookshelves, the manuscripts are wrapped in layers of cloth and safeguarded between two wooden boards, securely fastened with string. These protective measures reflect the profound reverence and meticulous care devoted to this spiritual treasure.
Extent: 2 volumes of manuscripts.
Arrangement: This series is systematically arranged in sequential order based on the volume numbers.
Author(s)/Creator(s): This collection was likely created within the temple itself. The condition of the manuscripts and the style of the script suggest that it was produced several centuries ago, reflecting the craftsmanship and traditions of its time. However, it is probable that this collection was created around the same period as the opening pages of the Perfection of Wisdom in One Hundred Thousand Lines.
