APADĀNAPĀḶI & HOLY HOLIDAYS.6.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. Episode one XXI. KAIKĀRAPUPPHIYA PRODUCTS 201. Chronicles of the Elder Kaṇikārapupphiya 2271. After seeing the kaṇikāra tree in full bloom, I then picked it down (the flower) and offered it to (the Buddha) Tissa, who had thus overcome the flood. 2272. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2273. Thirty-five kalpas ago, (I was) a famous person named Aruṇapāṇī, a Wheel-turning King who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2274. Four analytical (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Thera Kaṇikārapupphiya [1] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Kaṇikārapupphiya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 202. Chronicles of the Elder Minelapupphiya 2275. The majestic World-Honored One Sikhī has a bright yellow skin color, has a hundred rays of light, has splendor, has a loving heart, has stepped on the walking path. 2276. With pure faith, with joy in mind, after paying homage to the one with supreme wisdom, I took the minela flower and offered it to the Buddha. 2277.(Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2278. In the twenty-ninth (thirty-ninth) life, (I was) a person named Sumedhayasa, who was a Wheel-turning King, achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2279. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable thera Minelapupphiya [2] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Minelapupphiya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 203. Chronicles of the Elder Kiṅkiṇikapupphiya 2280. The Omniscient One, the World Leader (brilliant) looks like a golden pillar. The World Leader waded into the cold lake and bathed. 2281. With an elated mind, with a joyful intention, I took the kiṅkiṇi flower and offered it to (the Buddha) Vipassassī, the Sovereign of mankind. 2263. (Since) I have offered the flower ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2283. In the (twenty-seventh) life, (I was) king Bhīmaratha, the Wheel-turning-King, accomplished seven kinds of treasures, having great power. 2284. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Kiṅkiṇikapupphiya [3] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Kiṅkiṇikapupphiya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 204. Chronicles of the Elder Taraṇiya 2285. The Blessed One Atthadassī, the Lord of mankind, the One who led the sravakas, went to the banks of the Gaṅgā river. 2286. The Gaṅgā River has overflowed to the edge, making it drinkable to crows, difficult to cross. I brought the Buddha, the Supreme Being of mankind, with the Order of Bhikkhus across the river. 2287. Since I have done that one thousand eight hundred kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of giving to (river). 2288. In the past, one thousand three hundred kalpas, the five (with the same name) Sabbhogavā were the Wheel-turning Kings who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2289. And in this last life, I was born into the Brahmin family. With three friends, I ordained in the Guru's Dharma. xxxx. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Taraṇiya [4] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Taraṇiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 205. Chronicles of the Elder Nigguṇḍipupphiya 2290. I was the assistant at the monastery of the Blessed One Vipassī. I took the nigguṇḍi flower and offered it to the Buddha. 2291. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2292. Thirty-five kalpas ago, I was the sole ruler of the people named Mahāpatāpa, the King of Wheels of great power. 2293. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Nigguṇḍipupphiya [5] said these verses like that. The record of the elder Nigguṇḍipupphiya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 206. Chronicles of the Elder Udakadāyaka 2294. After seeing a monk with a pure mind, not being disturbed, eating food, I took the water bottle and made an offering to (Buddha) Siddhattha. 2295. Now, I am no longer dirty, I am free from pollution, doubt has been ended. While being reborn in the realm of existence, good treasures arise (to me). 2296. Since I have made water offerings ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of water offering. 2297. Sixty-one kalpas ago, I was the unique (named) Vimala, the Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2298. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Udakadāyaka [6] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Udakadāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 207. Chronicles of the Elder Salalamāliya 2299. (I have seen) the Servant Siddhattha sitting in the hills shining like a kaṇikāra tree , making all directions shine. 2300. Then, without hesitation I used the bow and raised the arrow. After I cut off the flower with the stem, I offered it to the Buddha. 2301. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2302. Fifty-one kalpas ago, I was the only (named) Jutindhara, the Wheel-turning-King, accomplished in the seven treasures, with great power. 2303. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable thera Salalamāliya [7] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Salalamāliya is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 208. Chronicles of the Elder Koraṇḍapupphiya 2304. While following in every step of the Great Hermit Vipassī, I saw the walking feet adorned with (His) wheel markings. 2305. After seeing the koraṇḍa in full bloom, I made an offering (the flower) at the footprints (Him). Becoming rejoicing, I bowed down to the supreme footprint with a rejoicing mind. 2306. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of footprints (the Buddha). 2307. In the seventy-fifth life, I was the only Vītamala, the Wheel-turning-King, accomplished in the seven treasures, with great power. 2308. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Koraṇḍapupphiya [8] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Koraṇḍapupphiya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 209. Chronicles of the Elder dhāradāyaka 2309. The base of the bowl was offered by me to a relative of the Sikhī world. I rule this entire earth with all its resources. 2310. My afflictions have been burned away, all existences have been erased. I maintain my last life in the Dharma of the Fully Enlightened One. 2311. Twenty-seven lives ago, four people (with the same name) Samanta-caraṇa were the Wheel-turning Kings with great power. 2312. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ādhāradāyaka [9] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Ādhāradāyaka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 210. Chronicles of the Elder Vātātapanivāriya 2313. I have offered a parasol to the World-Honored One Tissa, such a God of gods, with a pure mind. 2314. My evil is stopped, there is the achievement of good. (Devas) hold a parasol in the air (cover me), this is the fruit of past karma. 2315. (This is) my last time in transmigration, all beings have been wiped away. I maintain my last life in the Dharma of the Fully Enlightened One. 2316. Ever since I had offered the parasol ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer knew the suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the umbrella. 2317. Previously, seventy-two lives, eight people rulers (with the same name) Mahānidāna were the Wheel-turning Kings. 2318. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Vātātapanivāriya [10] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Vātātapanivāriya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary The kaṇikāra flower, the minela flower , the kiṅkiṇi flower , and with passing, the nigguṇḍi flower , the water offering, the salala flower , and the kuraṇḍaka flower , the base of the bowl, the parasol sunny; (total) there are forty-eight verses. The Kaṇikārapupphiya chapter is the twenty-first chapter. --ooOoo-- XXII. HATTHI PRODUCTS 211. Chronicles of the Elder Hatthidāyaka 2319. The first-class elephant with tusks as long as the frame of a chariot, solid, was offered by me to the Blessed One Siddhattha, the Lord of mankind like that. 2320. I enjoy the ultimate goal of unsurpassed peace. The noble offering was offered by me to the one seeking the benefit of all the world. 2321. Since I have offered the elephant ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the elephant offering. 2322. In the seventy-eighth, sixteenth-century (same) Samantapāsādika, they were the Wheel-turning Kings with great power. 2323. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable thera Hatthidāyaka [11] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Hatthidāyaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 212. Chronicles of the Elder Panadhidāyaka 2324. I offered sandals to an old hermit who lived in the forest, had a long asceticism, had a developed inner self. 2325. White Lord of the human race, the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Niu, by doing so I enjoy all means of transportation; This is the fruit of past karma. 2326. Since I have done that work ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the sandals. 2327. In the past seventy-seven lives, the eight kingslayers (with the same name) Suyana were the Wheel-turning Kings with great power. 2328. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable thera Panadhidāyaka [12] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Panadhidāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 213. Chronicles of the Elder Saccasaññaka 2329. At that time, while meeting with a crowd of people who had attained Nirvana, (the Buddha) Vessabhū, head of the Order of Bhikkhus, (was) preached on the Noble Truths. 2330. As an accomplished person of supreme compassion, I went to the meeting. Sit down, calm, I have listened to the Dharma of the Guru. 2331. After listening to His Dharma, I went to the world of the gods. I dwelt among the gods in that city for thirty kalpas. 2332. Ever since I attained that contemplation thirty-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Truth. 2333. Twenty-six kalpas ago, I was the sole ruler of the people named Ekaphusita, the mighty King of Wheels. 2334. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Saccasaññaka [13] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Saccasaññaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 214. Chronicles of Elder Ekasaññaka 2335. After seeing the Guru's discarded cloth robe hanging from the treetop, I folded my hands and bowed down to the discarded cloth robe. 2336. Ever since I attained that contemplation thirty-one aeons ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2337. Twenty-five kalpas ago, I was the sole ruler of the people named Amitābha, the mighty King of Wheels. 2338. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ekasaññaka [14] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekasaññaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 215. Chronicles of the Elder Raṃsisaññaka 2339. (I have seen the Buddha) is like the rising sun, like the sun with a white ray of light, like a majestic and noble tiger being born, (sitting) in the hills. . 2340. That power of the Buddha shines brightly in the hills. Having made my mind pure in the light, I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. 2341. Because of that faith in my heart and also thanks to the remembrance of the Buddha, I have done good deeds in the remaining lives. 2342. Since I attained that contemplation thirty thousand aeons ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2343. In the fifty-seventh life, I was the sole ruler of the people named Sujāta, the Wheel-turning King of great power. 2344. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Raṃsisaññaka [15] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Raṃsisaññaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 216. Chronicles of Elder Saṇṭhita 2345. At the tree of Assattha which was developed, with green light, I attained pure contemplation towards the Buddha, mindful (complete). 2346. Since I have attained that contemplation thirty-one kalpas ago, by the influence of that contemplation, the cessation of the contraband has been attained by me. 2347. Thirteen kalpas ago, (I was) a Kingslayer named Dhaniṭṭha, who turned the Wheel of the Wheel, accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2348. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Saṇṭhita [16] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Saṇṭhita is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 217. Chronicles of the Elder Tālavaṇṭadāyaka 2349. The palm leaf fan was offered by me to the relative of the sun Tissa for the purpose of quelling the heat and calming the irritation. 2350. I extinguished the fire of craving by myself and more especially the fire of anger. And I put out the flames of delusion; this is the fruit of the palm leaf fan. 2351. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. I maintain my last life in the Dharma of the Fully Enlightened One. 2352. Since I have done that work ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2353. Sixty-three kalpas ago, (I was) a person named Mahānāma, who was a Wheel-turning-King who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2354. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Tālavaṇṭadāyaka uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Tālavaṇṭadāyaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 218. Chronicles of the Elder Akkantasannaka 2355. After taking the bad shawl, I went (to) the city of the priest. And I learned the spell that broke the arrow. 2356. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate One, the recipient of offerings. As the eminent, the noble, the supreme, the Buddha Tissa is the Supreme Being of the crowd. 2357. When the coarse shawl was spread out, the Supreme Being, the Great Hero, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, while walking, stepped on (the cloak). 2358. After seeing the Light Lamp of that world, like the moon untainted, with a pure mind I bowed down at the feet of the Master. 2359. (Since) I have offered the bad shawl ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the bad shawl. 2360. Thirty-seven kalpas ago, I was the sole ruler of the people named Sunanda, the King of Wheels of great power. 2361. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Akkantasannaka said these verses thus. The record of the elder Akkantasannaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 219. Chronicles of the Elder Sappidāyaka 2362. Sitting in the noble place of the castle, respected by the women, I saw the ascetic was sick and invited him into the house. 2363. When the Great Hero, the God of the gods, the Man and the Bull had entered, I offered butter and cooking oil to the Great Hermit Siddhattha. 2364. After seeing that my fatigue had subsided, my face and senses were radiant, I bowed down at the feet of the Master and sang praises before Him. 2365. As the person who has reached the perfection of supernatural powers, after seeing that I have a good faith in my inner self, the Wisdom One flew up into the air like a king swan in the sky. 2366. Since I gave alms before 94 kalpas, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of liquid butter and cooking oil. 2367. Seventeen kalpas ago, (I was) a person named Jutideva, who was a Wheel-turning-King, accomplished with seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2368. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Sappidāyaka [17] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Sappidāyaka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 220. Chronicles of the Elder Pāpanivāriya 2369. The walking path of the Blessed One Piyadassī was cleaned by me, covered with reeds, and prevented from wind and heat. 2370. I have endeavored in the Dharma of the Master for the purpose of avoiding evil, for the achievement of good deeds, for the abandonment of defilements. 2371. In the past 11 lives, (I was) a famous person named Aggideva, who is a Wheel-turning King who has achieved seven kinds of treasures and has great power. 2372. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Pāpanivāriya [18] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Pāpanivāriya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary The (one who offers) the elephant, the sandals, the (the one who meditates on) the Truth, and the auras, (the one who thinks) has been stabilized, and the one who has the palm-leaf fan, the same is the contemplative taste. the idea that (the Buddha) has stepped forward, buttery, taste has a barrier to evil; (total) there are fifty-four verses. The Hatthi product is the twenty-second chapter. --ooOoo-- XXIII. PRODUCT LAMBANADĀYAKA 221. Chronicles of the Elder lambanadāyaka 2373. The prop (back) was offered by me to the Blessed One, Atthadassī, the world's Chief Elder like that, the Lord of mankind like that. 2374. I govern the vast earth that includes the seas and I exercise dominion over the lives on earth. 2375. My afflictions have been burned away, all existences have been erased, the three wisdoms have been accomplished, the teachings of the Buddha have been practiced. 2376. Previously, sixty-two kalpas ago, the three slaying emperors (with the same name) Ekāpassita were the Wheel-turning Kings with great power. 2377. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ālambanadāyaka [19] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ālambanadāyaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 222. Chronicles of the Elder Ajinadāyaka 2378. Thirty-one lifetimes ago, I was the master of crowds. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, the recipient of offerings. 2379. 2380. The animal skin was offered by me to a relative of the Sikhī world. Because of this work of the Lord of men, the Most High of the world, the Man-Taurus, I have enjoyed accomplishment, I have burned away my afflictions. I maintain my last life in the Dharma of the Fully Enlightened One. 2381. (Since) I have offered the goat skin thirty-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the parchment. 2382. Previously, in the fifth life, I was King Sudāyaka, the Wheel-turning King, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2383. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ajinadāyaka [20] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ajinadāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 223. Chronicles of the Elder Dvirataniya 2384. In the past, I was a wild animal hunter in the jungle. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate One, the recipient of offerings. 2385. I offered to the Great Hermit Vipassī a slice of meat. I am established as the lord of the world including the gods. 2386. Due to this offering of slices of meat, jewels were born to me. These two kinds of worldly treasures lead to the attainment of the present life. 2387. I enjoy all of these through the power of the offering of meat slices. My body is soft, my mind has subtle perception. 2388. (Since) I have offered a slice of meat ninety-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of offering a slice of meat. 2389. Previously, in my fourth life, I was the sole ruler of the people. His name was Mahārohita, a Wheel-turning King of great power. 2390. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Dvirataniya [21] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Dvirataniya is the third part. (The tenth chant). --ooOoo-- 224. Chronicles of the Elder rakkhadāyaka 2391. I made a barrier to the Blessed One Siddhattha. And I have offered protection to the Sage, the Great Hermit. 2392. Due to the special nature of that karma, I do not see terror and fear. When I was born anywhere, my trembling was unknown. 2393. (Since) I made the barrier ring ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the barrier ring. 2394. Previously, in the sixth life, (I was) a person named Apassena, a Wheel-turning King who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2395. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ārakkhadāyaka [22] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ārakkhadāyaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 225. Chronicles of the Elder Avyādhika 2396. I have made offerings to the heating room to the Blessed One Vipassī, shelter and hot water tank for the sick. 2397. By doing so, my body was well formed, I no longer knew disease; this is the fruit of good karma. 2398. Since I've offered the house ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; This is the fruit of the house heating. 2399. Previously, in the seventh life, I was a unique Aparājita, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great majesty. 2400. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Avyādhika [23] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Avyādhika is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 226. Chronicles of the Elder Aṅkolapupphiya 2401. Nārada is my name, (people) know me as Kassapa. I have seen Buddha Vipassī, the foremost among the recluses, revered by the gods. 2402. The Buddha has secondary appearances as the recipient of the offerings. I took the aṅkola flower and offered it to the Buddha. 2403. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2404. Seventy-four kalpas ago, (I was) a king-slayer named Romasa, adorned with pearls and garlands, with worthy army and means of transport. 2405. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Aṅkolapupphiya [24] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Aṅkolapupphiya is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 227. Chronicles of the Elder Sovaṇṇavaṭaṃsakiya 2406. While going out into the garden area, I saw the Leader of the World. I took the skillfully crafted gold crown. 2407. Riding on the back of the elephant, I quickly climbed down from there and offered it to Buddha Sikhī, the relative of the world. 2408. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2409. Before 27 kalpas, I was the sole ruler of the people named Mahāpatāpa, the King of Wheels with great power. 2410. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Sovaṇṇavaṭaṃsakiya [25] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Sovaṇṇavaṭaṃsakiya is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 228. Chronicles of the Elder Miñjavaṭaṃsakiya 2411. When the World Protector Sikhī, the noble among those who were preaching, passed away, I made an offering to the Bodhi tree with wreaths of flowers arranged in various places. 2412. Since I have made offerings thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Bodhi tree. 2413. Twenty-six kalpas ago, I was a person named Meghabbha, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven treasures, with great power. 2414. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Miñjavaṭaṃsakiya [26] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Miñjavaṭaṃsakiya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 229. Chronicles of the Elder Sukatāveliya 2415. At that time, I was a garland maker named Asita. Having chosen the garland for my head, I went to present it to the king. 2416. Before I met the king, I saw the Sikh Leader. Overjoyed, I offered (garland) to the Buddha with a rejoicing mind. 2417. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2418. Twenty-five kalpas ago, I was a mighty king named Vebhāra, a wheel-turner of great power. 2419. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Sukatāveliya [27] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Sukatāveliya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 230. Chronicles of Elder Ekavandiya 2420. The Hero Vessabhū is an elite and noble among the victors. With a pure faith, with a joyful mind, I paid homage to the supreme Buddha. 2421. Since I have done it thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of prostration. 2422. (Previously) 24 lives, (I was) the name Vigatānanda, the Wheel-turning King accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2423. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ekavandiya [28] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Ekavandiya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Support (back), goatskin, meat offering, donor of protection, immunity from disease, (flower) aṅkola , (garland) of gold, (garland) of guts, garland head, and prostration; (total) fifty-five verses were counted by those who saw the benefit. The Ālambanadāyaka chapter is the twenty-third chapter. --ooOoo-- XXIV. UDAKĀSANA PRODUCTS 231. Chronicles of the Elder Udakāsanadāyaka 2424. After going out of the gate of the monastery, I spread out the plank. And I have served water to the ultimate end. 2425. Since I have done it thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of (giving) seat and water. 2426. Fifteen eons ago, (I was) a person named Abhisāma, who was a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2427. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Udakāsanadāyaka [29] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Udakāsanadāyaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 232. Chronicles of the Elder Bhājanadāyaka 2428. At that time, I was a potter in the city of Bandhumatī. Meanwhile I provided dishes to the Assembly of Bhikkhus. 2429. (Since) I have provided dishes ninety-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of (offering) dishes. 2430. Fifty-three kalpas ago, (I was) an Anantajāli, a Wheel-turning-King attained seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2431. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Bhājanadāyaka [30] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Bhājanadāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 233. Chronicles of the Elder Sālapūpiya 2432. I was a pastry seller in the city of Aruṇavatī. I saw the Victorious Sikhī passing by my door. 2433. With a pure mind, I took the Buddha's bowl and bowl and offered sālā cakes to the Buddha, who had come to the right path. 2434. (Since) I have offered solid food thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the sweet sālā . 2435. Fourteen kalpas ago, I was the Amitañjala, the Wheel-turning-King who achieved the seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2436. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Sālapūpiya [31] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Sālapūpiya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 234. Chronicles of the Elder Kilañjadāyaka 2437. I was then a knitter in the lovely city of Tivarā. The people in that place had faith in the Light Light of the world Siddhattha. 2438. People search for a mat for the purpose of making an offering to the Protector of the World. I offered the mat to those who were making offerings to the Buddha. 2439. Since I have done that work ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the mat. 2440. (Formerly) seventy-seven kalpas, I was king Jutindhara, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in seven kinds of treasures, of great majesty. 2441. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Kilañjadāyaka [32] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Kilañjadāyaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 235. Chronicles of the Elder Vedikāraka 2442. With a pure faith, with a joyful mind, I made a barrier at the supreme Bodhi tree of the Blessed One Vipassī. 2443. (Since) I made the barrier round ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the barrier ring. 2444. Eleven kalpas ago, I was a person named Suriyassama, a Wheel-turning-King who achieved the seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2445. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Vedikāraka [33] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Vedikāraka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 236. Chronicles of the Elder Vaṇṇakāra 2446. At that time, I was a colorist in the city of Aruṇavatī. I have dyed different colors for the piles of cloth at the stupa. 2447. Since I dyed my color thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the miseries; this is the fruit of the offering of colors. 2448. Twenty-three kalpas ago, (I was) a person named Candupama, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2449. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The venerable Venerable Vaṇṇākāra uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Vaṇṇākāra is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 237. Chronicles of the Elder Piyālapupphiya 2450. In the past, I was a wild animal hunter in the jungle. After seeing the piyāla tree in full bloom, I sprinkled it (the flower) on the path (the Buddha) passed. 2451. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2452. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Piyālapupphiya [34] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Piyālapupphiya is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 238. Chronicles of the Elder Ambayāgadāyaka 2453. Relying on my profession, I went to the jungle. After seeing the Perfectly Enlightened One walking, I offered a mango fruit as an offering. 2454. Since I have made alms before ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of mangoes. 2455. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ambayāgadāyaka [35] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ambayāgadāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 239. Chronicles of the Elder Jagatikāraka 2456. When the Protector of the World, the Supreme Being, Atthadass, entered Nirvana, the arrangement was made by me at the supreme stupa of the Buddha. 2457. Since I have done it (before) one thousand eight hundred kalpas, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the layout. 2458. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Jagatikāraka [36] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Jagatikāraka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 240. Chronicles of the Elder Vāsidāyaka 2459. Previously, I was a blacksmith in the city of Tivarā. I have offered an ax blade to the Self, who is undefeated. 2460. Since I have offered the blade of the ax ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the ax blade. 2461. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Vāsidāyaka [37] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Vāsidāyaka is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Seat and water, dishes, taste of sweet sālā , taste related to mat, barricade, dyer, piyāla flower , offering of mango fruit, arrangement, taste of offering ax blade; (total) there are thirty-eight verses. The Udakāsana is the twenty-fourth chapter. --ooOoo-- XXV. PHẨM TUVARADĀYAKA 241. Chronicles of Elder Tuvaradāyaka 2462. Before, I was a hunter in the wild forest. After taking and carrying the toasted tuvara seeds , I made an offering to the Congregation. 2463. Since I have made alms before ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of toasted tuvara seeds . 2464. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Tuvaradāyaka [38] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Tuvaradāyaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 242. Chronicles of the Elder Nāgakesariya 2465. After carefully examining the bow, I went deep into the forest. I have seen rising lotus flowers with drooping stigmas. 2466. After taking the (flower) with both hands, I put my hands on my head and offered it to the Buddha Tissa, a relative of the world. 2467. (Since) I have offered the flower ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2468. (Previously) seventy-three kalpas, seven (same) names Kesara were the Wheel-turning Kings who accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2469. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Nāgakesariya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Nāgakesariya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 243. Chronicles of the Elder Naḷinakesariya 2470. I am a water chicken living in the middle of a natural lake. At that time, I saw the God of the gods moving in the air. 2471. With a pure mind, I used my beak to cut a lotus flower (with stamens) and offered it to the Buddha, a relative of the Tissa world. 2472. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2473. (Previously) seventy-three kalpas, (I was) a person named Satapatta, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2474. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Naḷinakesariya [39] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Naḷinakesariya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 244. Chronicles of the Elder Viravipuppiya 2475. The Leader of the World departs with a thousand people who have contraband or have been terminated. I took the viravi flower and offered it to the Buddha. 2476. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2477. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Viravipupphiya [40] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Viravipuppiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 245. Chronicles of Elder Kuṭidhūpaka 2478. I was the caretaker of the World Religion Siddhattha. Having gained faith, I have personally smoked it from time to time. 2479. Since I have done that work ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2480. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Kuṭidhūpaka [41] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Kuṭidhūpaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 246. Chronicles of the Elder Pattadāyaka 2481. With absolute devotion, the offering of bowls was provided by me to the Great Hermit Siddhattha, who had such an upright being. 2482. Since I have made alms before ninety-four kalpas, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the bowl. 2483. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Pattadāyaka [42] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Pattadāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 247. Chronicles of the Elder Dhātupūjaka 2484. When the Protector of the World, the Supreme Being, Siddhattha, Nirvana, I received such a portion of the relics of the Lord of mankind. 2485. After receiving that relic of the Buddha, a relative of the sun, for five years I took care of (the relic) as (cared for) the Supreme Being who was still alive. . 2486. Since I made offerings of relics ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of being close to the relics. 2487. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Dhātupūjaka [43] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Dhātupūjaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 248. Chronicles of the Elder Sattalipupphapūjaka 2488. At that time, I placed seven sattali flowers on my head and offered it to the Buddha, the Supreme Being Vessabhū. 2489. (Since) I have offered the flower thirty-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the flower offering. 2490. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Sattalipupphapūjaka [44] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Sattalipupphapūjaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 249. Chronicles of the Elder Bimbijāliya 2491. The Conqueror, the Sovereign named Padumuttara, is a great man. He proclaims the Four Truths and clarifies the Immortal status. 2492. Then, having cut off the flowers of bimbijālika , I offered them to the Buddha, the Lord of mankind like that. 2493. Sixty-eight kalpas ago, the four (with the same name) Kiñjakesara were the Wheel-turning Kings who had accomplished seven kinds of treasures and had great power. 2494. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Bimbijāliya [45] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Bimbijāliya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 250. Chronicles of the Elder Uddāladāyaka 2495. The Sovereign named Kakusandha, who was not defeated, after leaving the vast forest came near the great river. 2496. At that time, with pure faith, I took the uddālaka flower and offered it to the Self-Controlling One, who has self-control, has a righteous being. 2497. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of flowers. 2498. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Uddāladāyaka [46] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Uddāladāyaka is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Toasted tuvara seeds , (the elder) Nāgakesariya, lotus flowers , viravi flowers , smoked cups, vases, relics, sattali flowers , bimbijālika flowers , together with the uddālaka flower ; (total) there are thirty-seven verses counted by the wise. The Tuvaradāyaka Chapter is the twenty-fifth chapter. --ooOoo-- XXVI. THOMAKA PRODUCTS 251. Chronicles of Elder Thomaka 2499. While dwelling in the world of the gods, I was delighted after listening to the Dharma of the great hermit Vipassī, and I uttered these words: 2500. “ White Superman, I salute you! O Supreme Being, I salute Thee! While preaching about Immortality, he helped many people to overcome. ” 2501. Ever since I said it ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of praise. 2502. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Thomaka [47] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Thomaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 252. Chronicles of the Elder Ekāsanadāyaka 2503. Having wished to perform the act of contemplation in the Dharma of the Supreme Buddha, I left my heavenly body and went to this place with my wife. 2504. The Discourse of (Buddha) Padumuttara named Devala. Food was offered to him by me with a pure mind. 2505. Since I did that one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the real thing. 2506. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six victory have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ekāsanadāyaka [48] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekāsanadāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 253. Chronicles of Elder Citakapūjaka 2507. The Enlightened One, the Self, the one who was not defeated, the name Ānanda passed away Nirvana in the jungle, where there were no people. 2508. At that time, I had come here from the world of gods and performed a cremation ceremony. There, I burned the body and paid my respects. 2509. Since I have done that work ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2510. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Citakapūjaka [49] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Citakapūjaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 254. Chronicles of the Elder Ticampakapupphiya 2511. Not far from the Himalayas, there is a mountain called Vikata. In the center of that mountain, a recluse, whose senses have been cultivated, resides. 2512. After seeing his peace, with a pure mind I took three campaka flowers and sprinkled them. 2513. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2514. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Ticampakapupphiya [50] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Ticampakapupphiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 255. Chronicles of the Elder Sattapāṭaliya 2515. I offered the flowers of sattapāṭali to the Buddha (while he was) sitting in the hills, shining like a kaṇikāra tree . 2516. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2517. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Sattapāṭaliya [51] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Sattapāṭaliya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 256. Chronicles of the Elder Upāhanadākaya 2518. At that time, the one named Candana was the son of the Enlightened One. I offered (to him) a pair of sandals (a wish): " Please help me achieve enlightenment ." 2519. Ever since I've offered the slippers ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the sandals. 2520. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Upāhanadāyaka [52] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Upāhanadāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 257. Chronicles of the Elder Mañjaripūjaka 2521. Having made a bouquet (flowers), I walked on the road. I have seen the Great One among the recluses accompanied by the Order of Bhikkhus. 2522. With a pure faith, with a joyful mind, and with extreme ecstasy, I took (the bouquet) with both hands and offered it to the Buddha. 2523. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the flower offering. 2524. Seventy-three lives ago, I was a lord named Jotiya, a Wheel-turning King of great power. 2525. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Mañjaripūjaka [53] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Mañjaripūjaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 258. Chronicles of Elder Paṇṇadāyaka 2526. I am the one clothed in the bark of a mountain in Greece. Concluded under limited conditions, I have food of salt and leaves. 2527. At breakfast time, (Buddha) Siddhattha came to see me. Having gained faith, I personally offered these things to the Buddha. 2528. Since I have offered leaves ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of leaves. 2529. (Previously) twenty-seven kalpas, I was the king of Yadatthiya, the Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2530. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Paṇṇadāyaka [54] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Paṇṇadāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 259. Chronicles of the Elder Kuṭidāyaka 2531. At that time, was the legal practitioner residing in the forest, the Perfectly Enlightened One was living at the base of the tree. I have made the pavilion and have made offerings to the undefeatable level. 2532. Ever since I've offered the thatched hut ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the offering of the hut. 2533. Twenty-eight kalpas ago, sixteen kings called Sabbattha-abhivassī were Wheel-turners. 2534. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Kuṭidāyaka [55] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Kuṭidāyaka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 260. Chronicles of the Elder Aggajapupphiya 2535. (I have seen) the All-Enlightened Sikhī with bright yellow skin sitting in the hills shining with auras like flames. 2536. I took the aggaja flower and approached the Supreme Being. With a pure faith, with a joyful mind, I offered the Buddha (that flower). 2537. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2538. (Previously) twenty-five kalpas, I was a person named Amita, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2539. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Aggajapupphiya [56] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Aggajapupphiya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Praise , a meal, a cremation pyre, a campaka flower, a sattapāṭali flower , a pair of sandals, a bouquet of flowers, a tree leaf, an offering of a hut, a aggaja flower ; and the verses that have been counted here are forty-one in all. The Thomaka Chapter is the twenty-sixth chapter. --ooOoo-- XXVII. PRODUCT KĀSUKKHIPIYA 261. Chronicles of the Elder kāsukkhipiya 2540. While the golden-skinned human Bull Siddhattha was walking in the marketplace, I took two noble flowers that grew in the water and went to meet him. 2541. I laid down a flower at the feet of the supreme Buddha, and I took a flower and threw it into the air. 2542. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of flowers. 2543. Thirty-two kalpas ago, I was the only lord named Antalikkhacara, the mighty King of Wheels. 2544. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ākāsukkhipiya [57] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Ākāsukkhipiya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 262. Chronicles of Elder Telamakkhiya 254 When the World-Honored One Siddhattha, the Human-Taurus, entered Nirvana, at that moment I applied oil to the barrier of the Bodhi tree. 2546. Since I applied oil ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of applying (oil). 2547. Twenty-four kalpas ago, I was a King-slayer named Succhavi, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2548. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Telamakkhiya [58] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Telamakkhiya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 263. Chronicles of Elder Aḍḍhacandiya 2549. The aḍḍhacanda flower that I offered at the supreme Bodhi tree of the Blessed One Tissa is a herb that grows on earth. 2550. (Since) I have offered the flower ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Bodhi tree. 2551. Previously, twenty-five kalpas ago, (I was) the King-slayer named Devala, who turned the Wheel of the Wheel, accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2552. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Aḍḍhacandiya [59] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Aḍḍhacandiya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 264. Chronicles of the Elder Padīpiya 2553. At that time, while being a celestial being, I came down to earth. Having gained faith, I personally offered five lamps. 2554. Since I have offered the lamp ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the lamp. 2555. Fifty-five lives ago, I was the only lord named Samantacakkhu, the mighty King of Wheels. 2556. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Padīpiya [60] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Padīpiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 265. Chronicles of the Elder Biḷālidāyaka 2557. Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Romaso. At the foot of that mountain, there was a recluse whose senses were cultivated. 2558. I took the biḷālī tuber and made an offering to the recluse. The Great Hero, the Self-Controlling One, the one who is not defeated, spoke with joy, saying: 2559. “ You have offered biḷālī tubers to Me with a pure mind. While (you) are reborn in the realm of existence, treasures will arise for you .” 2560. (Since) I have offered biḷālī tubers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the biḷālī tuber . 2561. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Biḷālidāyaka [61] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Biḷālidāyaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 266. Chronicles of Elder Macchadāyaka 2562. At that time, I was a falcon on the bank of the river Candabhāgā. I took the big fish and made an offering to the sage Siddhattha. 2563. Ever since I offered the fish ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the fish offering. 2564. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Macchadāyaka [62] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Macchadāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 267. Chronicles of the Elder Javahaṃsaka 2565. At that time, I was a ranger on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. I saw the Buddha Siddhattha moving in the air. 2566. While looking up at the Great Sage, I put my hands together. After making my mind pure, I bowed down to the Leader. 2567. (Since) I paid homage to the Niu-Nuu ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of prostration. 2568. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Javahaṃsaka uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Javahaṃsaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 268. Chronicles of the Elder Salalapupphiya 2569. At that time, I was a golden-soldier-bird on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. I saw the Buddha Vipassī covered with a halo net. 2570. With pure faith, with joy in mind, and with utmost rapture, I took the salala flower and sprinkled it on (Buddha) Vipassī. 2571. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2572. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Salalapupphiya [63] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Salalapupphiya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 269. Chronicles of the Elder Upāgatāsaya 2573. In the center of the Himalayas there is a well-formed lake. I was the devil in that place, a harasser of a nature, a cause of fear. 2574. Wanting to help me, the Compassionate One, the Compassionate One, the World Leader Vipassī came to see me. 2575. When the Great Hung, the God of the gods, the Man and the Bull had approached, I came out of my hiding place and paid homage to the Guru. 2576. (Since) I have bowed down to the Supreme Being ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of prostration. 2577. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Upāgatāsaya [64] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Upāgatāsaya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 270. Chronicles of Elder Taraṇiya 2578. The Fully Enlightened Vipassī has a bright yellow skin that is worthy of offerings. The Master leading the Order of Bhikkhus stood at the riverbank. 2579. Boats as means of crossing the sea were not found there. I went out of the river and brought the Leader of the World over (the river). 2580. (Since) I brought the Supreme Being to (the river) ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of giving to (river). 2581. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Taraṇiya [65] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Taraṇiya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary One who has thrown up (flower), one who has anointed oil, one who has (flower) aḍḍhacanda , one who offers a lamp, one who offers a biḷāli tuber , a fish, who is named Javahaṃsaka, who offers a salala flower , one who offers demons , the position brought to (river) is ten. And here are noted forty-one verses in all. The Ākāsukkhipiya chapter is the twenty-seventh chapter. --ooOoo-- XXVIII. SUVAṆṆABIMBOHANA 271. Chronicles of the Elder Suvaṇṇabimbohaniya 2582. Having gained faith, I offered a chair with my own hands. And I offered the pillow to the ultimate goal 2583. (Since) I have offered a pillow ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the treasure of the pillow. 2584. Previously, in the sixty-third life, (I was) the King-slayer named Asama, the Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2585. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Suvaṇṇabimbohaniya [66] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Suvaṇṇabimbohaniya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 272. Chronicles of the Elder Tilamuṭṭhidāyaka 2586. Knowing my intention, the Guru, the great Leader of the world, came by miraculous powers with a body made up of mind. 2587. As He was approaching, I bowed down to the Guru, the Supreme Being. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I offered (one) handful of sesame seeds. 2588. Ever since I had offered alms ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer knew the suffering; this is the fruit of a handful of sesame seeds. 2589. Sixteen kalpas ago, (I was) a king-slayer named Nandiya, a Wheel-turning King who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2590. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Tilamuṭṭhidāyaka [67] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Tilamuṭṭhidāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 273. Chronicles of Elder Caṅgoṭakiya 2591. (Buddha Siddhattha) lived in the mountains near the sea. After going out to receive (His Holiness), I made and offered the box (containing flowers). 2592. After offering the flower box to the Great Hermit Siddhattha, who has compassion for all sentient beings, I have been happy in the heavens for a lifetime. 2593. Since I gave the box ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the treasure of the box. 2594. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Caṅgoṭakiya [68] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Caṅgoṭakiya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 274. Chronicles of the Elder Abbhañjanadāyaka 2595. The World-Honored One Koṇḍañña has an equal mind like space, has an unobstructed meditation certificate, has a craving that has been abandoned like that. 2596. The Guru, the Lord of mankind, the one who transcends all delusion, who has the search for the benefit of all the world, I have made a high offering of medicine to him. 2597. Ever since I had offered high medicine countless eons ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; This is the fruit of high medicine. 2598. Fifteen eons ago, (I was) a king-slayer named Cirappa, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2599. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six victory have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Abbhañjanadāyaka [69] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Abbhañjanadāyaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 275. Chronicles of the Elder Ekañjaliya 2600. I have consecrated the living quarters (solitude) to the great recluse who dwells at the fig tree, where the carpet of leaves has been identified. 2601. After folding my hands, I spread out a carpet of flowers to (Buddha) Tissa, the Sovereign of mankind, the Protector of the World like that. 2602. (Since) I made the flower carpet ninety-two lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the treasure of the carpet. 2603. Fourteen kalpas ago, I was the ruler of mankind named Ekañjalika, the mighty King of Wheels. 2604. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ekañjaliya [70] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekañjaliya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 276. Chronicles of Elder Potthadāyaka 2605. The offering of the canvas was offered by me to the unsurpassed object worthy of offering, first of all the Guru, the Dharma, and also the Assembly of the Great Hermit. 2606. Since I have done that work ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the canvas. 2607. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Potthadāyaka [71] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Potthadāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 277. Chronicles of Elder Citakapūjaka 2608. I went down the river at the bank of the Candabhāgā river. I have laid at the pyre seven māluva flowers . 2609. (Since) I made cremation offerings ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the cremation pyre. 2610. Previously, sixty-seven lives, seven (same) names Paṭijagga were the Wheel-turning Kings who achieved seven kinds of treasures. 2611. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Citakapūjaka [72] uttered these verses thus. The Chronicles of the Elder Citakapūjaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 278. Chronicles of the Elder luvadāyaka 2612. In the Himalayas, there is the river Mahāsindhu with a beautiful shape. In that place, I saw (Buddha) Sudassana; He is one whose craving has been abandoned, whose light is radiant. 2613. After seeing the one who is associated with the ultimate peace, having faith, I personally offered the root of the āluva tree to him. 2614. Since I have offered āluva roots 31 kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the root of the āluva tree . 2615. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Āluvadāyaka [73] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Āluvadāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 279. Chronicles of the Elder Ekapuṇḍarīka 2616. At that time, the Autonomous One named Romasa was a person of good practice. With a pure mind, I offered a white lotus (to him). 2617. Ever since I offered the white lotus ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the precious fruit of the white lotus. 2618. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ekapuṇḍarīka [74] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekapuṇḍarīka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 280. Chronicles of the Elder Taraṇīya 2619. Having gained faith, I personally built a bridge on a big bumpy road to help people cross (that part of the road). 2620. (Since) I built the bridge ninety-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the bridge. 2621. In the past 55 lives, I was the only Samogadha named, the Wheel-turning King who achieved the seven kinds of treasures, having great power. 2622. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Taraṇīya [75] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Taraṇīya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Gold, a handful of sesame seeds, a box, a potion, the clasping of hands, the taste of the canvas, the pyre, the root of the āluva , a white lotus, with the bridge; (total) there are forty-two verses counted by the wise. The Suvaṇṇabimbohana chapter is the twenty-eighth chapter. (The eleventh chant). --ooOoo-- XXIX. PAADĀYAKA . PRODUCTS 281. Chronicles of the Elder Paṇṇadāyaka 2623. I sat down in the house of leaves, had a meal of food made of leaves. The Great Sage approached me while I was sitting. 2624. The World's Light Lamp Siddhattha is the physician of all worlds. When He sat down on the carpet of leaves, I offered the leaves to Him. 2625. Since I have offered leaves ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of leaves. 2626. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Paṇṇadāyaka [76] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Paṇṇadāyaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 282. Chronicles of the Elder Phaladāyaka 2627. (Buddha Siddhattha) that has a peace comparable to Mount Sineru, like an object supporting the earth, after coming out of meditation he approached me about begging for food. 2628. And there are sweet fruits such as harītaka fruit, āmalaka fruit, mango fruit, red plum, vibhīṭaka fruit, apple, bhallātaka fruit , and billa fruit . 2829. With a pure mind, I offered them all to the Great Hermit Siddhattha, who had compassion for all the world. 2630. Since I have offered fruit ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 2631. Fifty-seven kalpas ago, (I was) a Kingslayer named Ekajjha, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2632. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Phaladāyaka [77] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Phaladāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 283. Chronicles of Elder Paccuggamaniya 2633. The Human Bull is coming, like a wandering lion in the forest, like a purebred bull, like a shining kakudha tree. 2634. With a pure mind, I went out to receive the Light of the world Siddhattha, the physician of all the worlds. 2635. (Since) I went out to receive the Human Niu Ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of going out to receive. 2636. Twenty-seven lives ago, I was the sole ruler of the people named Saparivāra, the Wheel-turning King of great power. 2637. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Paccuggamaniya [78] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Paccuggamaniya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 284. Chronicles of Elder Ekapupphiya 2638. By that time, I was already the goblin at the south gate. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, like the sun with its golden rays. 2639. I have offered a flower to the Supreme Being Vipassī, whose quest for the benefit of all the world is like that, the Lord of mankind. 2640. Ever since I had offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer knew suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2641. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ekapupphiya [79] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Ekapupphiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 285. Chronicles of the Elder Maghavapupphiya 2642. On the banks of the Nammadā river, there is the One who is undefeatable. He attained meditation, was pure, not disturbed. 2643. After seeing the Perfectly Enlightened One, who was not defeated, I gained faith, with a joyful mind. At that time, I offered that Self-Owner with the maghava flower . 2644. Since I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2645. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Maghavapupphiya [80] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Maghavapupphiya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 286. Chronicles of the Elder Upaṭṭhākadāyaka 2646. (I have seen) the Lord of mankind, the Dragon Statue, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, the recipient of offerings, walking on the road. 2647. After giving the inviter the search for the benefit of all the world, I offered the servant to the Great Hermit Siddhattha. 2648. After receiving it, the Fully Enlightened One, the Great Sage, sent it back (who served me), then got up from that seat and left, facing east. 2649. Since I have made offerings to the servants ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of service. 2650. Fifty-seven kalpas ago, (I was) a person named Balasena, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2651. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Upaṭṭhākadāyaka [81] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Upaṭṭhākadāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 287. Chronicles of the Elder Apadāniya 2652. I have praised the work of the Sages to the Great Hermit. With faith, I bowed with my head and with my hands at the feet (of the Great Hermit). 2653. (Since) I have praised the cause (of the Buddhas) ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of praise. 2654. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The venerable thera Apadāniya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Apadāniya is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 288. Chronicles of the Elder Sattahapabbajita 2655. The Sangha of the Blessed One Vipassī is revered and respected. Something unfortunate happened to me that there was a separation between relatives in the past. 2656. I went to ordination to alleviate unhappiness. There, due to the Guru's longing for the Dharma, I was satisfied for seven days. 2657. Since I was ordained ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of ordination. 2658. Sixty-seven kalpas ago, the seven lords known as “Sunikkhama” were Wheel-turners of great power. 2659. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Sattāhapabbajita [82] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Sattahapabbajita is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 289. Chronicles of the Elder Buddhupaṭṭhāka 2660. At that time, my name was Veṭambarī. My father took me by the arm and led me to the Great Sage. 2661. (Thinking): " These Buddhas, the great Leaders of the world, will teach me ." Having gained faith, I personally served them reverently. 2662. Since I have taken care of the Buddhas thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of service. 2663. Previously, twenty-three kalpas ago, the four Kingslayers (same) named Samaṇupaṭṭhāka were the Wheel-turning Kings with great power. 2664. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Buddhupaṭṭhāka [83] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Buddhupaṭṭhāka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 290. Chronicles of the Elder Pubbaṅgmiya 2665. In order to reach the ultimate goal, we eighty-four thousand have left home, no longer owning anything. Among them, I was the first. 2666. And these are pure, not disturbed, even though there is craving and rebirth. Having gained faith, these people have personally served (the saints) reverently. 2667. There are taints that have been eradicated, anger have been eliminated, duties have been fulfilled, there are no taints left, and the Undefeatable Self-Deities have spread with loving-kindness. 2668. After serving the self-enlightened people, I was able to meditate, but I was close to death. And we have come to the deities. 2669. (Since) I have kept the precepts before ninety-four kalpas, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of self-control. 2670. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Pubbaṅgmiya [84] said these verses like that. The Chronicles of the Elder Pubbaṅgmiya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Leaves, fruit(s), going out, receiving a flower, and maghava flower(s) , servant, career (of the Buddhas), ordination, serving Buddha, the head; (total) forty-eight verses have been narrated. The Paṇṇadāyaka Chapter is the twenty-ninth part. --ooOoo-- XXX. CITAKAPŪJAKA . PRODUCTS 291. Chronicles of Elder Citakapūjaka 2671. At that time, I was a Brahmin named Ajita. Intending to make an offering, I collected various flowers. 2672. After seeing the cremation pyre of the kinsman of the Sikhī world burning, I brought the flowers and scattered them on the pyre. 2673. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2674. Twenty-seven kalpas ago, the seven human rulers named Supajjalita were the Wheel-turning Kings of great power. 2675. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Citakapūjaka [85] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Citakapūjaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 292. Chronicles of the Elder Pupphadhāraka 2676. I was the one who wore the bark of a tree, whose robe was a goatskin, whose five supreme wisdom was born, who touched the moon. 2677. After seeing that the Light Lamp of the world Vipassī had come to me, I took hold of coral flowers (in the shape of a parasol) to cover the Guru. 2678. (Since) I have held the flower ninety-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of holding. 2679. Eighty-seven kalpas ago, I was a single lord named Samantadhāraṇa, a Wheel-turning King of great power. 2680. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Pupphadhāraka [86] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Pupphadhāraka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 293. Chronicles of the Elder Chattadāyaka 2681. At that time, my son was ordained, dressed as a y casa. And he has attained the essence of a Buddha, has attained Nirvana, is glorified by the world. 2682. While learning about my son, I followed him behind. I went to the cremation pyre of the great man who had attained Nirvana. 2683. At that place, I folded my hands and bowed down to the pyre. At that time, I took the white umbrella and offered it. 2684. (Since) I have offered the umbrella ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the umbrella. 2685. Previously, twenty-five kalpas ago, the seven rulers of the people (with the same name) Mahāraha were the Wheel-turning Kings with great power. 2686. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Chattadāyaka [87] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Chattadāyaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 294. Chronicles of Elder Saddasaññaka 2687. Before the sun had risen, there was a fierce roar (signaling) the arrival of the supreme Buddha, the Great Hermit, in the world. 2688. In that place, I heard the sound, but I did not see the Conqueror. And as death drew near, I recalled thinking about the Buddha. 2689. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2690. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Saddasaññaka [88] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Saddasaññaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 295. Chronicles of the Elder Gosīsanikkhepaka 2691. After leaving the monastery's gate, I lined the cow's skull (on the muddy road). I enjoy my karma; This is the fruit of past karma. 2692. (I have) thoroughbred Sindhu horses with wind speed, fast means of travel, I enjoy all of these(s); this is the fruit of (spreading) the skull of a cow. 2693. Oh the good deed done by me in the good field. Something else is not worth one part (sixteenth) of the action done in the Congregation. 2694. (Since) I have spread the bones of cows' skulls ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the lining. 2695. (Formerly) seventy-five kalpas, I was a person named Suppatiṭṭhita, the only one with great authority, the Wheel-turning-King of great power. 2696. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Gosīsanikkhepaka [89] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Gosīsanikkhepaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 296. Chronicles of the Elder Padapūjaka 2697. At that time, I was a falcon in the Himalayas. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, who is like the sun with its golden rays. 2698. When the Buddha Vipassī the World Leader approached me, then I sprinkled incense and even fragrant grass on his feet. 2699. (Since) I have offered that foot ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings at the feet. 2700. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Padapūjaka [90] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Padapūjaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 297. Chronicles of the Elder Desakittaka 2701. 2702. At that time, I was a Brahmin named Upasāḷhaka. After seeing the World's Most High, the Human Bull, going deep into the jungle, I bowed down to the recipient of the world's offerings on both feet. Knowing that I had a pure mind, the Buddha disappeared. 2703. After leaving the jungle, I remembered the supreme Buddha. After praising that area, I was happy in heaven for a lifetime. 2704. (Since) I have extolled that area ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of praise. 2705. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Desakittaka [91] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Desakittaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 298. Chronicles of the Elder Saraṇagamaniya 2706. I was a hunter in the Himalayas. I have seen Buddha Vipassī, the World's Most High, the Human Bull. 2707. After going to see the Perfectly Enlightened One, I worked as a servant. And thus I went to take refuge in the Lord of men. 2708. (Since) I went to refuge ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of going to refuge. 2709. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Saraṇagamaniya [92] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Saraṇagamaniya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 299. Chronicles of the Elder Ambapiṇḍiya 2710. (I was) the giant known as Romasa. I offered a bunch of mangoes to the Great Hermit Vipassī. 2711. Since I have offered mangoes ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of mangoes. 2712. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Ambapiṇḍiya [93] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Ambapiṇḍiya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 300. Chronicles of Elder Anusaṃsāvaka 2713. I saw the Victorious Vipassī going for alms. Like that I offered a patch of food to the Sovereign of men. 2714. With a pure faith, with a joyful mind, I then bowed down and I praised the Buddha for the ultimate goal. 2715. (Since) I have praised (the Buddha) ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of praise (the Buddha). 2716. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Anusaṃsāvaka [94] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Anusaṃsāvaka is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Cremation pyre, coral flower, parasol (white), sound, lining of ox's skull, (respectable) feet, (appreciation) area, refuge, mango, and also the praising (the Buddha); (total) there are forty-seven verses counted by the wise. The Citakapūjaka chapter is the thirtieth chapter. --ooOoo-- Now for the summaries of the articles The kaṇikāra flower , the elephant offering, the prop (back), the seat and water, the toasted tuvara seeds , the appreciative taste, and also the upliftment (air), the head pillow, the leaf offering, and cremation offerings; All the verses here are four hundred and fifty-one. All in all, two thousand five hundred and seventy-two verses in addition. (Total) three hundred records were counted by those who saw the benefit. The third “One Hundred” group is complete.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.4/2/2022.