Classification Content Development of Palm Leaf Manuscript at Wat Supattanaram Worawihan Ubon Ratchathani Province

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Woranuch Sriphalang
Boonchoo Poosri
Supiya Tapta
Khwansupanat Phankasem

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This study aims to classify 73 bundles and 593 bindings of Palm Leaf Manuscripts at Wat Supattanaram Worawihan, Ubon Ratchathani Province, for digitization and database creation. The research involved analyzing original registration records and relevant documentation from other locations to establish an appropriate classification framework. Preliminary findings indicate adaptation from the Lanna Palm Leaf Manuscript Preservation Project at Chiang Mai University and the Northeastern Palm Leaf Preservation Project at Mahasarakham University. The resulting Classification Content Development comprises 18 categories, including Disciplinary Rules, Suttanta Doctrine, Abhidhamma Doctrine, Pali Manuscripts, Prayers, Blessings, Rituals, Sermons and Teachings, Religious Teachings, Folk Talcs, Legends of Buddhism, Legends of Cities/Rulers, Law, Language Arts, Poetry, Astrology, Medicine, and Combined Disciplines. This classification system holds potential for application in other temples across Ubon Ratchathani Province in the future.

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