This series contains Gogerly's translations of different Theravāda Buddhist suttas. During his lifetime, Gogerly translated around twenty of them. This literary corpus refers to ancient and medieval canonical scriptures many of which are regarded as records of the oral teachings of Gautama Buddha.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorSinhalese
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The manuscript seems to be related to the poetic jātaka texts (the tales concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha), and consists of seven loose notebook sheets. Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, probably before November 6, 1847 in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). The verses are written in columns, leaving space for English translation on the right. Some of the verses have English translation. The pages show signs of aging and fading. Fragile. Approx. 19.5cmX24.5cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThe item seems to be a fragment from the traditional commentary on the jātaka tales (the tales concerning the previous births of Gautama Buddha), and consists of two and a half foolscap sheets. Handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script, probably in Sri Lanka, date unknown. The pages show signs of aging. Fragile. Approx. 35cmX22cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThis is a single sheet with a note 'Swatsangara.' Handwritten by Gogerly; date and place unknown. White paper, brownish pencil. 21cmX16.3cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translatorThe manuscript is an unknown text handwritten by Gogerly in the Sinhalese script and English, probably in Sri Lanka; date unknown. 24 bound pages; brown paper, brown ink. The text is written on the first three pages, whereas the rest are left blank. 33.5cmX21cm.
Gogerly Daniel John 1792-1862 Reverend, Missionary, Pali and Sinhalese translator