Most Venerable Chau Son Hy, head of Sa Lon Pagoda in Luong Phi commune, Tri Ton district (An Giang), writes sutras in Pali script on “Buong” leaves. VNA Photo: Công MạoWriting prayers on leaves is not an easy job, as it requires patience and must be performed by those who master Buddhist teachings and have a tranquil mind. VNAThe manuscripts on “Buong” leaves are carved with an iron stitch, then absorb a mixture of coal and turpentine through a sheet of cloth. VNA Photo: Công MạoWriting prayers on leaves is not an easy job, as it requires patience and must be performed by those who master Buddhist teachings and have a tranquil mind. VNAWriting prayers on leaves is not an easy job, as it requires patience and must be performed by those who master Buddhist teachings and have a tranquil mind. VNAWriting prayers on leaves is not an easy job, as it requires patience and must be performed by those who master Buddhist teachings and have a tranquil mind. VNAThe manuscripts on “Buong” leaves are carved with an iron stitch, then absorb a mixture of coal and turpentine through a sheet of cloth. VNA Photo: Công MạoThe manuscripts on “Buong” leaves are carved with an iron stitch, then absorb a mixture of coal and turpentine through a sheet of cloth. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
The Khmer people first carved scripts on “Buong” leaves, known as Satra, in the 19th century to record Buddhist teachings, folk stories, descriptions of festivals and folk games, and lessons. More than 100 Buddhist scriptures, written in ancient Khmer or Pali language on “Buong” leaves, are now kept at 30 out of 65 Khmer pagodas in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien districts. The scriptures have technical and art values, and play a significant role in the spiritual and religious life of Khmer people. VNA Photo: Công Mạo
