Manichaean Compendium
| Maniguang Buddhist rituals | |
|---|---|
Above: "Yilue" first volume; Bottom: "Yilue" second volume | |
| Material | paper |
| Writing | Middle Chinese |
| Created | 731 AD |
| Discovered | In Dunhuang Mogao Cave Buddhist scripture cave in 1907 and 1908 respectively |
| Present location | The first volume is located in London British Library; the second volume is located in Paris French National Library |
| Identification | Volume up: S.3969; Volume down: P.3884 |
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The Manichean Compendium is a Manichaean manuscript found in the Mogao Caves. It is a manuscript expounding the doctrine of Manicheaism. It was written in the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang by the Persian missionary Fuduo in 731. It briefly summarizes the basic teachings and rituals of the religion, and is an introductory document for understanding Manichaeism.