APADĀNAPĀḶI & HOLY HOLIDAYS.7.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. Episode one. XXXI. PHẨM PADUMAKESARIYA 301. Chronicles of the Elder Padumakesariya 2717. In the past, I was the elephant in the assembly of hermits. Out of faith, I sprinkled the pistil of the lotus flower on the Great Hermits. 2718. The ultimate Solitary Conquerors are those whose cravings have been removed like that. After making my mind pure in them, I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. 2719. Since I sprinkled pistil ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2720. 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 Padumakesariya [1] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Padumakesariya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 302. Chronicles of the Elder Sabbagandhiya 2721. I have offered fragrant garlands to the Great Hermit Vipassī. I have offered the finest silk cloth to the one who has an upright being 2722. (Since) I made fragrant offerings before ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the fragrant offering. 2723. Fifteen eons ago, (I was) the King-slayer named Sucela, who turned the Wheel of the Wheel, accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2724. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Sabbagandhiya [2] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Sabbagandhiya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 303. Chronicles of the Elder Paramannadāyaka 2725. I have seen Buddha Vipassī, the world's Chief Elder, the Human Bull, like a burning kaṇikāra tree , like a rising sun. 2726. I put my hands together and took Him to my home. After I brought the Perfectly Enlightened One (home), I offered the finest food. 2727. Since I have offered the finest food ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the superior food. 2728. 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 Paramannadāyaka [3] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Paramannadāyaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 304. Chronicles of the Elder Dhammasaññaka 2729. There was a festival at the Great Bodhi tree of the Blessed One Vipassī right at the time when the Perfectly Enlightened One, the Supreme Being of the world, the Human Niu was sitting at the tree. 2730. At that time, accompanied by the Sangha of Bhikkhus, the Blessed One announced the Four Truths, while uttering them with majestic speech. 2731. While preaching in a succinct manner and in preaching in detail, the Fully Enlightened One, who exposed what was hidden, helped the multitudes to attain Nirvana. 2732. Having listened to such Dharma of His Holiness, the Most High of the world, I bowed down at the feet of the Master and departed, facing north. 2733. Since I have listened to the Dharma ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Dharma. 2734. Thirty-three kalpas ago, I was the only lord named Sutava, the mighty King of Wheels. 2735. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Dhammasaññaka [4] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Dhammasaññaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 305. Chronicles of the Elder Phaladāyaka 2736. At that time, there was a hermitage on the banks of the Bhāgīrathī river. With a wish, I went to that hermitage, fruit in hand. 2737. In that place, I saw (Buddha) Vipassī like the sun with yellow rays. I have offered to the Guru all the fruit that I have. 2738. Since I have offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 2739. 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 Phaladāyaka [5] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Phaladāyaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 306. Chronicles of the Elder Sampasādaka 2740. White Heroic Buddha, I salute you! He was liberated in every way. Since I have been in misfortune, please be my refuge. 2741. Venerable Siddhattha, who has no rival in the world, has made this prayer to me: “ The Assembly is unsurpassed, incalculable, comparable to the great sea . 2742. Please make your mind pure in the Congregation, the field is not polluted, the source of results is endless. You have sown good seed, you should plant it there. ” 2743. Having said this, after having instructed me thus, the All-Knowing, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, ascended into the expanse of the sky. 2744. When the All-Knowing, the Human Bull, had just passed away, I was close to death, and I was reborn in the heaven of Dat Sut. 2745. At that time, after having made my mind pure in the Congregation, the field was not polluted, the source of results was endless, I was happy in heaven for a lifetime. 2746. Ever since I attained pure faith ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; This is the fruit of pure faith. 2747. 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 Sampasādaka [6] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Sampasādaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 307. Chronicles of the Elder rāmadāyaka 2748. Buddha Siddhattha's monastery was built by me while the birds were quiet in the thick shaded trees. 2749. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate One, the recipient of offerings. I have handed over the monastery to the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Bull. 2750. Rejoicing, with a rejoicing heart I offered fruit and flowers. After that, with pure faith was born, I transferred that forest. 2751. Whatever I have offered to the Buddha with a pure mind (with) precious fruit arises to me while I am reborn in the realm of existence. 2752. Since I have offered the monastery ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the treasure of the monastery. 2753. In the past, thirty-seven lives, seven (same) names Mudusītala were the Kings who turned the wheel of kings, accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2754. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ārāmadāyaka [7] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ārāmadāyaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 308. Chronicles of the Elder Anulepadāyaka 2755. I have seen the sage of the sage Atthadassī. While he was building a new building on the premises (the monastery), I approached (the place). 2756. And when the new construction was completed, with pure faith and joy in the supreme Phuoc Dien, I offered the stucco. 2757. Since I did that one thousand eight hundred kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the screed. 2758. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Anulepadāyaka [8] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Anulepadāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 309. Chronicles of the Elder Buddhasaññaka 2759. 2760. In my dream, I saw the World Leader Siddhattha, the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Bull, like the rising sun, like the sun with its yellow rays, walking. into the forest. After making my mind pure and confident in this, I was reborn in a leisurely state. 2761. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2762. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Buddhasaññaka [9] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Buddhasaññaka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 310. Chronicles of the Elder Pabbhāradāyaka 2763. The mountainside was cleaned by me for the Blessed One Piyadassī. And I have arranged the water pot for the use of the (Buddha) like that. 2764. 2765. The Buddha, the Great Sage Piyadassī, made a vow about it for me, saying: “ That castle has a thousand areas, has a hundred round spheres, decorated with flags, decorated with flags. do with green, and not a few jewels will be born (for you) .” After offering the alms of the mountainside, I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. 2766. 32 kalpas ago, (I was) a king-slayer named Susuddha, who turned the wheel of the King, accomplished seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2767. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Pabbhāradāyaka [10] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Pabbhāradāyaka is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary The stigma, the aromatics, and the food, the one who meditates on the Dharma, and (offering) fruit, the pure faith, and the one who offers the monastery, the plaster, the one who meditates on the Buddha, and the mountainside offering; (total) fifty-one verses have been narrated. The Padumakesariya is the thirty-first chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXXI. RAKKHADĀYAKA PRODUCTS 311. Chronicles of the Elder rakkhadāyaka 2768. The fence was built by me to the sage Dhammadassī. And such protection was offered by me to the Sovereign of mankind. 2769. Since I did that one thousand eight hundred kalpas ago, due to the special nature of that karma I have attained the cessation of the taints. 2770. 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 [11] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ārakkhadāyaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 312. Chronicles of the Elder Bhojanadāyaka 2771. The Conqueror is always shining like a young sālā tree that has grown well, like a sobhañjana tree that has risen high, like lightning in the sky. 2772. With a pure mind, I offered food to the Great Hermit Vessabhū, the God of the Devas. 2773. The Buddha, the Self, the one who is not defeated, said to me with rejoicing about that (offering) thing: “ While (you) are reborn in the realm of existence, may the precious fruit arise to come. you ." 2774. Since I have made alms before thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the real thing. 2775. Twenty-five kalpas ago, I was the only Amittabha, the Wheel-turning-King, accomplished in the seven treasures, with great power. 2776. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Bhojanadāyaka [12] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Bhojanadāyaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 313. Chronicles of the Elder Gatasaññaka 2777. I saw the Conqueror Siddhattha moving in the expanse of heaven. And there are no footprints (saved) in the sky, in the air, in the atmosphere. 2778. After seeing the movement of the Wise and seeing the robe of the Fully Enlightened One being moved by the wind, happiness immediately arose for me. 2779. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2780. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Gatasaññaka [13] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Gatasaññaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 314. Chronicles of Elder Sattapadumiya 2781. I am a Brahmin named Nesāda who lives by the river. I have cleaned the hermitage with flowers (lotus) with a hundred petals. 2782. After seeing the Fully Enlightened One, the World Leader Siddhattha with bright yellow skin, moving through the forest, joy arose for me. 2783. After going out to receive the Fully Enlightened One, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, I brought (Him) to the hermitage and sprinkled him (to him) with first-class lotus flowers. 2784. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2785. In the past seventy-three lives, four (with the same name) Padapāvara were the Wheel-turning Kings who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2786. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Sattapadumiya [14] said these verses like that. The record of the elder Sattapadumiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 315. Chronicles of the Elder Pupphāsanadāyaka 2787. The Fully Enlightened Siddhattha, who was undefeated, whose skin was as golden as the sun with a hundred rays of light, was walking not far away. 2788. I went out to receive him and took him into the hermitage. With a pure mind, I offered the seat with flowers. 2789. Then, filled with excitement, I put my hands together. After making my mind pure in the Buddha, I made this karmic wish that: 2790. “ Is there any merit that I have performed in the undefeated Self, by virtue of all these good kamma(s), may I be immaculate in the Dharma .” 2791. Since I have offered a seat with flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the flower seat. 2792. 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 Pupphāsanadāyaka [15] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Pupphāsanadāyaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 316. Chronicles of the Elder sanatthavika 2793. The stupa of the worldly Sikhī named Uttama. At that time, I was wandering in the deserted forest. 2794. After leaving the vast forest, I saw the lion throne. I have draped my robe over one shoulder, have clasped my hands, and have praised the Leader of the World. 2795. Having praised the Buddha, the great Leader of the world, at the end of the day (I was) rejoicing, with a rejoicing heart I uttered these words: 2796. “ White Superman, I salute Thee! O Supreme Being, I salute Thee! Bach Dai Hung, White Elders of the world, Bach Nhan Nguoi, You are the All-Knowing One ." 2797. By making him my object, I praised the Buddha Sikhī and bowed down to the throne, after which I left, facing the North. 2798. (Since) I have praised the noble among those who are preaching thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of praise. 2799. In the past twenty-seven kalpas, the seven (same) names Atulya were the Wheel-turning Kings who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2800. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Āsanatthavika [16] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Āsanatthavika is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 317. Chronicles of Elder Saddasaññaka 2801. While preaching the Immortal status, the Great Hung of good shape, accompanied by the sravakas, dwelt in the supreme house. 2802. With that sweet word, he (had) attracted the crowd. The teaching resounded and encompassed the gods and humans. 2803. After listening to the resounding sound of the Great Hermit Siddhattha, I calmed my mind in the sound and I bowed down to the World Leader. 2804. Ever since I attained that contemplation ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2805. 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 [17] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Saddasaññaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 318. Chronicles of the Elder Tiraṃsiya 2806. (I have seen the Buddha) Siddhattha is illuminating in all directions in the hill country, like a lion who has been born noble, like a mass of fire in a mountain. 2807. After seeing the light of the Buddha, the light of the sun, and likewise the light of the moon, happiness arose for me. 2808. After seeing the three kinds of light, I put a goatskin on one shoulder and praised the Buddha, the World Leader, the Supreme One of the Sravakas. 2809. Because in the world there are three sources of light to dispel darkness in the world: the moon, the sun, and the Buddha, the World Leader. 2810. I have presented comparative examples and have praised the Great Sage. After extolling the beauty of the Buddha, I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. 2811. Since I have praised the Buddha 94 kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of praise. 2812. In the past 61 kalpas, I was a unique person named Ñāṇadhara, a Wheel-turning-King who achieved seven kinds of treasures and had great power. 2813. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Tiraṃsiya [18] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Tiraṃsiya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 319. Chronicles of the Elder Kandalipupphiya 2814. At that time, I was a farmer on the banks of the Sindhu river. I get caught up in taking care of other people's affairs and (living) dependent on other people's food. 2815. While walking along the Sindhu river, I saw the Conqueror Siddhattha sitting in meditation like a lotus flower in full bloom. 2816. At that time, I plucked seven kandali flowers from the flower stalks. I have offered at the crown of the head of the Buddha, the relative of the sun. 2817. The Perfectly Enlightened One has a bright yellow skin color, is centered in the appropriate (subject) , like the elephant mātaṅga (up to age) is abstinent in three hard-to-reach places. 2818. After approaching that carefully developed sense(s), I folded my hands and bowed down to the Guru. 2819. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2820. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Kandalipupphiya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Kandalipupphiya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 320. Chronicles of the Elder Kumudamāliya 2821. (I have seen) the Great Hero Vipassī, the excellent, noble Hero, the Great Hermit whose conquest is like a lion born noble. 2822. When the recipient of offerings was walking down the road, I took the kumuda wreath and sprinkled it on the supreme Buddha. 2823. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2824. 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 Kumudamāliya [19] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Kumudamāliya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary One who offers protection, one who offers food, one who has a contemplation of a passing Buddha, one who is concerned with a lotus flower, one who has a seat with a flower, one who praises, one who has contemplation. of sound, three kinds of aura, taste with kandali flower , taste with flower kumuda , (total) there are fifty-seven verses. The Ārakkhadāyaka product is the thirty-second chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXIII. UMMĀPUPPHIYA . PRODUCTS 321. Chronicles of the Elder Ummāpupphiya 2825. I have seen the Supreme Being, the undefeatable Siddhattha who has been centered, has been attained, and has entered meditation. 2826. I took the ummā flower and offered it to the Buddha. All flowers have their heads turned in one direction, with a peduncle at the top, and a flower mouth at the bottom. 2827. While they are in the air, they are as colorful as a carpet of flowers. Because of that faith in my heart, I was reborn in the heaven of Dau Tat. 2828. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2829. Fifty-five kalpas ago, I had a single lord named Samantacchadana, a Wheel-turning King of great power. 2830. 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 Ummāpupphiya [20] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ummāpupphiya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 322. Chronicles of the Elder Pulinapūjaka 2831. (I have seen) the shining Human Bull, like a shining kakudha tree , like a purebred bull, like a shining osadhī star . 2832. I have folded my hands and have bowed down to the Guru. Delighted with my own work, I praised the Guru. 2833. After picking up the very pure sand and grasping it with the hem of my skirt, I sprinkled it on the path passed by the Great Hermit Vipassī. 2834. Then, with a pure mind, I thus scattered half of the sand in the daytime resting place of the Lord of men. 2835. (Since) I have scattered the sand ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the sand. 2836. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Pulinapūjaka [21] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Pulinapūjaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 323. Chronicles of the Elder Hāsajanaka 2837. After seeing the Guru's discarded cloth robe hanging from the treetop, I joined my hands and lifted the robe even higher. 2838. After looking back from afar, a smile arose to me. After I put my hands together, I made my mind even more pure. 2839. Since I have attained contemplation ninety-one aeons ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2840. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Hāsajanaka [22] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Hāsajanaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 324. Chronicles of the Elder Yaññasāmika 2841. By the time I was seven years old from birth, I was already a master of spells. I have maintained the family tradition, the sacrifice I have encouraged. 2842. At that time, eighty-four thousand animals were slain by me. They were brought back to the core of the tree and made ready for sacrificial purposes. 2843. (Buddha) looks like a gold ingot placed at the mouth of the kiln, like burning khadira charcoal , like the rising sun, like the moon on a full moon day. 2844. The Fully Enlightened Siddhattha, who had fulfilled all his duties, the benefactor revered by the three worlds, approached and spoke these words: 2845. “ Young man, not harming the lives of all living things, shunning theft, sexual immorality, and intoxication make Me happy . 2846. And the enjoyment of peaceful practice, wide understanding, gratitude, these things should be praised in this world and in another world . 2847. Having developed these dharmas, enjoying the benefit to all sentient beings, having made the mind pure in the Buddha, practice the Supreme Path .” 2848. Having said this, after having instructed me thus, the All-Knowing, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, flew into the air and departed. 2849. I made the mind pure first, and then made the mind pure. Because of that pure faith in my heart, I was born in Dau Tat heaven. 2850. (Since) I made my mind pure ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2851. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Yaññasāmika [23] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Yaññasāmika is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 325. Chronicles of the Elder Nimittasaññaka 2852. I live in a hermitage on the banks of the river Candabhāgā. I saw a bright yellow deer walking in the woods. 2853. After making the mind pure in the deer, I remembered the Chief Elder of the world. Because of that pure faith in my mind, I remembered other Buddhas. 2854. Which Buddhas of the distant past, present, and future, the three (times) of those Buddhas are as bright as the king deer. 2855. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. 2856. Twenty-seven lives ago, I was the only lord named Araññasatta, the mighty King of Wheels. 2857. 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 Nimittasaññaka [24] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Nimittasaññaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 326. Chronicles of the Elder Annasaṃsāvaka 2858. The Fully Enlightened One (Siddhattha), whose skin color is as bright as a golden pillar, has thirty-two good generals, is walking in the market place. 2859. I took the Fully Enlightened Siddhattha, who had fulfilled all his duties, who had no desire, who was undefeated, and I took care of the meal to that Great Sage. 2860. At that time, the Wise One, the Compassionate One in the world, shone his light on me. After making my mind pure in the Buddha, I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. 2861. Since I have made alms before ninety-four kalpas, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the actual offering. 2862. 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 Annasaṃsāvaka [25] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Annasaṃsāvaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 327. Chronicles of the Elder Nigguṇḍipupphiya 2863. When the Devas passed away from the group of gods due to the end of their lifespans, the Devas often uttered three words that said: 2864. “My friend, from here you go to the leisure that has coexistence with humans. Having a human being, attain supreme faith in the Dharma . 2865. May that faith of yours be established, rooted, firmly established in the well-proclaimed Dharma, and unshaken for the rest of your life .” 2866. “ Do good deeds with your body, many good deeds with your mouth. Do good deeds with your mind, there is no suffering, no germ of rebirth . 2867. After that, do many good deeds that still have the germ of that rebirth by giving. You should also guide other friends into the Dharma, into the holy life .” 2868. Due to this compassion, the gods, when they know that they are dying, often say joyfully: " Go back to the city of gods again ." 2869. At that time, when the assembly of the gods had gathered, there was a wavering in me that said: " Destined from this place, which birth race will I go to? ” 2870. After knowing my wavering, the recluse, whose senses had been trained, with the intention of helping me, came to see me. 2871. The Discourse of (Buddha) Padumuttara named Sumana. At that time, he taught the meaning and Dharma, and shocked me. (Twelfth chant). 2872. After listening to his words, I made my mind pure in the Buddha. After paying homage to that wise man, I passed away in that place. 2873. Motivated by the element of purity, I was born in that very place. While living in the womb, I was carried by the mother again. 2874. After dying from that body, I was reborn in the world of gods. At that time, I didn't notice sadness during that time. 2875. After my death from the Dao Loi heaven, I was born in my mother's womb. After coming out of my mother's womb, I knew black and white (karma). 2876. Just seven years old from birth, I entered the monastery of the Blessed One Gotama, the son of the Sakya lineage. 2877. When the Buddha's Speech was spread, when the Dhamma was understood by many people, I saw there the Dharma practitioners, the Guru's bhikkhus. 2878. There is a city called Sāvatthī, where King Kosala dwells. The king went to the supreme Bodhi tree in a chariot pulled by elephants. 2879. After seeing the king's elephant, I remembered my past karma. I put my hands up and went to the meeting. 2880. Only seven years old from birth, I have left the home life. The Sravaka named Ānanda served the Buddha. 2881. (As a person) perfect in action, energetic, mindful, and heard a lot, while making the mind of the king who was pure and bright, he transmitted (Dharma) . 2882. After listening to his Dharma, I recalled past karma. While standing in that spot, I attained the status of arahant. 2883. After putting the robe over one shoulder, I put my hands over my head. After paying homage to the Fully Enlightened One, I uttered this verse: 2884. I have lifted the nigguṇḍī flower and have placed it on the lion throne of the Buddha Padumuttara, the Lord of men, the Guru. 2885. " White Lord of mankind, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, by virtue of which I have renounced superiority and loss and have attained the status of Immovable ." 2886. In twenty-five thousand kalpas, the rulers of the human race (in each life) were groups of eight slaying emperors with long, very long lifespans. [26] 2887. 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 Nigguṇḍipupphiya [27] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Nigguṇḍipupphiya is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 328. Chronicles of the Elder Sumanāveliya 2888. After going together, all the people made a solemn offering to the Blessed One Vessabhū, the world's Chief Elder like that. 2889. Then I made a lime block with a jasmine flower crown, and I offered it in front of the lion throne. 2890. After all the people came together to see the supreme flower (saying): " Who has offered this flower to the supreme Buddha like that? ” 2891. Because of that pure faith in my heart, I was born in the realm of Hoa Lac Thien. I enjoy my karma well done by myself in the past. 2892. Wherever I go to be reborn, whether I am a divine person or a human being, I am a beloved object of all; this is the fruit of the flower offering. 2893. I do not know of (what) defamation has been done by me in body, in words, or in mind towards the ascetic ascetics who have subdued themselves. 2894. Because it has been well practiced and because of the aspirational powers of the mind, I am the object of offerings by all; this is the fruit of not defamation. 2895. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2896. Eleven kalpas ago, the Sahassara was the King of Kings who turned the wheel of the wheel, achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2897. 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 Sumanāveliya [28] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Sumanāveliya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 329. Chronicles of the Elder Pupphachattiya 2898. (While) the World-Honored One Siddhattha, the world's Chief Elder like that, is announcing the Truth, helping living beings to achieve Nirvana. 2899. (At that time) I brought a lotus flower that grew in the water, to my liking. After making the flower canopy, I offered it to the Buddha. 2900. World Understanding Siddhattha, the recipient of offerings, the Guru, standing in the Assembly of Bhikkhus said this verse: 2901. " Whoever, after making his mind pure in Me, holds an umbrella covered with flowers, because that faith is in his heart, he does not go to a place of suffering ." 2902. Having said this, the Fully Enlightened One, the World Leader Sid-dhattha, dispersed the assembly and then flew up into the sky in the sky. 2903. When the God of mankind stood up, the white umbrella also rose. The ultimate canopy moves in front of the supreme Buddha. 2904. (Since) I have offered up the umbrella ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the flower umbrella. 2905. In the 74th life, the eight (same) names Jalasikha were the Wheel-turning Kings who achieved seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 2906. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Pupphachattiya [29] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Pupphachattiya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 330. Chronicles of Elder Saparivārachattadāyaka 2907. The One Who Knows the World Padumuttara, who receives the offerings, rains down the Dharma rain, like rain water pouring out of the sky. 2908. I saw that Fully Enlightened One preaching about the Immortal status. After calming my mind, I went to my house. 2909. I took the adorned parasol, and went to see the Most High. I became overjoyed, with a rejoicing heart I threw (the parasol) into the air. 2910. It is as if the rickshaw was well controlled, just as the head of the trained sravakas (the umbrella) approached the Fully Enlightened One and stood still on top of his head. 2911. The Compassionate One, the Compassionate One, the Buddha, the Great Leader of the world sat down in the Assembly of Bhikkhus and uttered these verses: 2912. “ This pleasingly embellished parasol has been offered by someone who, because of that faith in his heart, does not go to suffering . 2913. He will rule the heavenly kingdom among the gods seven times, and will become the Wheel-turning-King thirty-two times . 2914. In one hundred thousand kalpas (later), a Master named Gotama from the Okkāka clan will appear in the world . 2915. As an heir to that (Buddha)'s Dharma, orthodox, created from the Dharma, (he) will know comprehensively about all defilements and will attain Nirvana without contraband ." 2916. Understanding the majestic words that were uttered as the words of the Buddha, with a pure heart, with a joyful mind, I aroused abundant joy. 2917. After giving up my human body, I went to the heavenly race. There is the ultimate pleasing castle that has been born for me. 2918. While (I) was leaving the palace, a white parasol was kept (covered me). Then I attained remembrance; This is the fruit of past karma. 2919. Having passed away from the world of the gods, I have come to the human being. Seven hundred kalpas ago, I became a Wheel-turner thirty-six times. 2920. After leaving that body after death, I went to the city of gods. After the cycle of reincarnation, I returned to human life. 2921. While I was giving birth in my mother's womb, there were people holding a white umbrella (covering me). At the age of seven from my birth, I left the home life. 2922. The brahmin named Sunanda was well versed in spells. He took the crystal parasol and made an offering to the Most High Priest of Voices. 2923. The great hero, the great preacher Sāriputta spoke the words of joy. After listening to his words of rejoicing, I remembered my past karma. 2924. I have put my hands together and have made my mind pure. After remembering my past karma, I attained the status of arahant 2925. After I got up from my seat, I put my hands over my head. I paid homage to the Fully Enlightened One and uttered these words: 2926. One hundred thousand kalpas ago, the Buddha, the Supreme Being in the world, the One Who Knows the World, Padumuttara, was the recipient of the offerings. 2927. I have offered you a multicolored decorated parasol. The Sovereign, the great being, took it with two hands. 2928. Oh Buddha! Oh Dharma! O achievement of our Guru! Due to the offering of an umbrella, I did not go to the place of suffering. 2929. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After thoroughly knowing about all piracy, I live free of contraband. 2930. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Saparivārachattadāyaka spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Saparivārachattadāyaka is the 10th part. --ooOoo-- Summary The flower ummā , the (offering) sand, the smile, the sacrifice, the harbinger, the praiser (for the food offering), the nigguṇḍī flower, the jasmine flower, the umbrella-covered taste the flower, the one with the umbrella and its accessories, (in total) has more than one hundred and seven verses. The Ummāpupphiya product is the thirty-third chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXIV. GANDHADHPIYA . PRODUCTS 331. Chronicles of the Elder Gandhadhūpiya 2931. I offered incense to the Blessed One Siddhattha. That fragrant incense is covered with (scent of) jasmine flowers and is consistent with the Buddha. 2932. The All-Enlightened One, the World Leader, is like a golden pillar, like a bright water lily, like a burning sacrificial fire. 2933. Like a majestic and noble tiger, like a noble born lion, he sat down in front of the Assembly of noble monks among the Sa-Mons. 2934. After seeing it, I calmed my mind and put my hands together. After prostrating at the feet of the Guru, I departed, facing north. 2935. Ever since I've offered incense until ninety-four kalpas, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the incense offering. 2936. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Gandhadhūpiya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Gandhadhūpiya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 332. Chronicles of the Elder Udakapūjaka 2937. (I have seen) the Perfectly Enlightened One, whose skin color is bright yellow, shining like a flame from melted butter, burning like a sacrificial flame, moving through the air. [30] 2938. I scooped up water with my hand and threw it into the air. The Great Hero, the Buddha, the Compassionate One, the Hermit accepted. 2939. Standing in the air, the master named Padumuttara, after knowing my intention, uttered this verse: 2940. " Because of the offering of this water and the arising of rapture, you will not be reborn in a miserable state for a hundred thousand kalpas ." 2941. White Lord of mankind, the Most High of the world, the Human Niu, by doing so, after giving up superiority and loss, I have attained the position of Immovable. 2942. And (formerly) six thousand five hundred aeons, the three Wheel-turning Kings named Sahassarāja were the rulers of the people (conquering) the four directions. 2943. 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 Udakapūjaka [31] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Udakapūjaka is the second part. --ooOoo-- 333. Chronicles of the Elder Punnāgapupphiya 2944. Having gone deep into the jungle, I live as a hunter. After seeing the punnāga tree in full bloom, I remembered the supreme Buddha. [32] 2945. I have gathered that beautiful flower that radiates its sweet fragrance. After making the stupa in the sand, I offered (the flower) to the Buddha. 2946. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 2947. (Formerly) ninety-one kalpas, I was the only Tamonuda, the Wheel-turning-King who attained the seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. 2948. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Punnāgapupphiya [33] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Punnāgapupphiya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 334. Chronicles of the Elder Ekadussadāyaka 2949. I was a grass bearer in the city of Haṃsavatī. I make a living by carrying grass. Thanks to that, I raised the children. 2950. The Conqueror named Padumuttara is the master of all dharmas. After dispelling that darkness, the World Leader appeared. 2951. After sitting down at my house, at that time I thought like this: “ The Buddha has appeared in the world, and I don't have anything worthy of offering . 2952. This is my only cloak. I don't have any sponsors. The contact with hell is miserable. I will cultivate offerings .” 2953. After thinking like that, I made my mind pure. I took the unique cloth and made an offering to the supreme Buddha. 2954. After offering the unique cloth, I loudly said: " Venerable Hero, Great Wise One, if you are a Buddha, please help me get over it ." 2955. The Knower of the World Padumuttara, the recipient of offerings, while praising my offering, spoke to me with rejoicing: 2956. “ Due to this unique cloth and due to the aspirational forces of volition, (this person) does not go to the lower realms for a hundred thousand kalpas . 2957. (This person) will be the Lord of the Gods who will rule over the Heavenly Kingdom thirty-six times and will be the Wheel-turning-King thirty-three times . 2958. The kingdom's territory was vast, beyond measure. During reincarnation you will exist in the world of gods or in humans . 2959. Having beauty, full of virtue, having a body that does not fall short, you will attain indestructible, immeasurable fabric, as desired .” 2960. Having said this, the Fully Enlightened One named Padumuttara, the Wisdom one, rose into the air like a king swan in the sky. 2961. Wherever I go to be reborn, whether I am divine or human, I have no shortage of wealth; this is the fruit of a cloth. 2962. Cloth appears to me with each turn of the foot. I stood on the cloth below, with the visor above me. 2963. And on this day, if I wanted to, I could cover the sky with fabrics, including the jungle and the mountains. 2964. Thanks to that one piece of cloth, while incarnating in this realm and in another realm, I obtained a bright yellow skin color, and then I reincarnated in this world. 2965. The fruit of a cloth has not gone to ruin anywhere. This is my last birth, (that accomplishment) is ripe for me even here. 2966. Since I have offered the cloth a hundred thousand aeons ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of a cloth. 2967. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 2968. 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 Ekadussadāyaka [34] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekadussadāyaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 335. Chronicles of Elder Phusitakampiya 2969. At that time, the Fully Enlightened One named Vipassī, the world's Chief Elder, the Human Bull, accompanied by the Unscrupulous ones, dwelt at the monastery of the Congregation. 2970. Then the World Leader Vipassī and eight hundred thousand Unscrupulous ones came out from the monastery gate. 2971. As the one who wears goatskin clothes and also the one who wears bark clothes, I took the water of the kusumbha flower and went near the Perfect Enlightenment. 2972. After having calmed my mind, filled with excitement, raised my hands, I took the water of the kusumbha flower and sprinkled it on the Buddha. 2973. Due to that work, the Fully Enlightened One named Padumuttara praised my work, then left as intended. 2974. Since I have offered five thousand drops (water), I have (became the Heavenly King) ruled the Kingdom of Heaven exactly two thousand five hundred kalpas. 2975. I have been a Wheel-turner exactly two thousand five hundred kalpas. With residual karma, I have attained the status of Arahant. 2976. At the time when I was the Heavenly King, at the time when I was the ruler of mankind, my name was Phusita, that very name belongs to me. 2977. While being a God as well as being a human, the rain fell like a trickle around me at an arm's length. 2978. My rebirths have been destroyed, my afflictions have been burned, all gonorrhea have been eradicated; this is the fruit of the drop of water. 2979. The scent emanating from my body is like that of frankincense. My fragrance from my body radiates (distance) half a kosa . [35] 2980. As a person with good karma emitting a heavenly fragrance, everyone after smelling the scent knew that Phusita had come here. 2981. The twigs, the leaves, the twigs, and also all the grasses, according to my intention, had their fragrance borne in an instant. 2982. (Since) I have offered incense before a hundred thousand kalpas, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the drop of water. 2983. 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 Phusitakampiya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Phusitakampiya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 336. Chronicles of the Elder Pabhaṅkara 2984. The stupa of the World Honored One, Padumuttara, such a worldly Chief, lived in a forest crowded with wild animals. 2985. No one dared to go to pay respects to the stupa. Covered with grass, trees, and vines, the stupa collapsed. 2986. At that time, I was a woodworker following the profession of my father and grandfather. I have seen the ruined stupa, crisscrossed with grass and vines in the forest. 2987. After seeing the stupa of the Buddha, I established a reverent mind that: " This is the stupa of the supreme Buddha, it has collapsed and still exists in the forest . 2988. It's not right, it's not right for someone who knows what's right! Let's clean up the stupa of the Buddha and then take care of other things ." 2989. After clearing the grass, trees, and vines from the stupa, I bowed eight times and bowed down to leave. 2990. Because that work was done well and due to the aspirational forces of intention, after renouncing the human body, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. 2991. There was in that place a very brilliant golden palace which had been skillfully constructed for me, sixty yojanas in height and thirty yojanas in width. 2992. I have ruled the Heavenly Kingdom three hundred times. And I have been a Wheel-turner twenty-five times. 2993. While in samsara in this realm and in the world, I gain great wealth, I have no shortage of wealth; this is the fruit of clearing (the stupa). 2994. When I was moving in a palanquin, on an elephant's back in the forest, wherever I went, the forest had help. 2995. Attached to good karma, stumps or even thorns that I can't see with my eyes, are removed by themselves. 2996. And leprosy, boils, eczema, epilepsy, scabies, sores, itching do not happen to me; this is the fruit of clearing (the stupa). 2997. Another extraordinary thing for me when the stupa was cleared is that I was unaware of the tumor growing in my body. 2998. Another extraordinary thing for me when the stupa was cleared is that I reincarnated in two realms, in the divine and human natures. 2999. Another extraordinary thing for me when the stupa was cleared was that I had a bright yellow skin color, with light emanating everywhere. 3000. Another extraordinary thing for me when the stupa was cleared was that the discomfort disappeared and pleasure came into being. 3001. Another extraordinary thing for me when the stupa was cleared was that my mind was clean, attentive, well-composed. 3002. Another extraordinary thing for me when the stupa was cleared is that after sitting in that very seat I attained the status of arahant. 3003. Since I did that one hundred thousand eons ago, I no longer know the suffering; This is the fruit of cleaning. 3004. Four analytical (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Pabhaṅkara said these verses thus. The record of the elder Pabhaṅkara is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 337. Chronicles of the Elder Tiṇakuṭidāyaka 3005. I was an employee in the city of Bandhumatī. I get caught up in taking care of other people's affairs and (living) dependent on other people's food. 3006. After going to a secluded place and sitting down, at that time I thought like this: " The Buddha has appeared in the world and my upward action is absent ." 3007. Time to clear the realm of rebirth, the opportunity has been arranged for us. The contact with hell is painful for beings who are truly without merit .” 3008. After thinking like that, I went to see the employer. After asking for a day's work, I went into the forest. 3009. At that time, I brought grass, trees, and vines. After erecting three sticks, I made the tent out of grass. 3010. After consecrating that small tent for the benefit of the Congregation, I returned that same day and went to see the employer. 3011. Since that karma was well done, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. Due to (the fruit of the offering) the little grass hut, there was manifest a skillfully constructed palace for me. 3012. (That Palace) there were a thousand areas, there were a hundred round spheres decorated with flags, made with green color, there were a hundred thousand pointed towers that were present in my palace. 3013. Wherever I go to be reborn, whether I am a celestial or a human being, there is a castle present next to it just as I intended. 3014. Fear, or trance, or trepidation is not known, I do not know my trembling; this is the fruit of the little grass tent. 3015. Lions, tigers, leopards, bears, wolves, hyenas, all stay away from me; this is the fruit of the little grass tent. 3016. Reptiles and demons, and serpents, evil spirits, and demons, also keep away from me; this is the fruit of the little grass tent. 3017. I don't remember when I had bad dream visions (when), my thoughts existed; this is the fruit of the little grass tent. 3018. Only thanks to a small grass hut, I enjoyed success, I attained the Dharma of the World-Honored One, Gotama. 3019. Since I have done that work ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the little grass tent. 3020. 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 Tiṇakuṭidāyaka [36] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Tiṇakuṭidāyaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 338. Chronicles of the Elder Uttareyyadāyaka 3021. At that time, in the city of Haṃsavatī I was a Brahmin, an instructor, well versed in mantras, well versed in the three Vedas. 3022. I am a person of descent, well-educated, respected by my students. At that time, I went out of the city for the purpose of water baptism. 3023. The Conqueror named Padumuttara is the master of all dharmas. Accompanied by a thousand Immortals, the Conqueror entered the city. 3024. I have seen one whose body is so elegant as to have been created by the absence of desire, accompanied by Arahants. After seeing it, I made my mind clear. 3025. I have clasped my hands at my head and bowed to the one with good practice. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I offered the robe. 3026. After lifting with both hands, I threw up the shawl. Wherever the assembly of the Buddha stood, the cloth covered that place. 3027. At that time, while making a cover for the large Sangha of monks, etc.. going for alms, (the cloak) stood still, making me happy. 3028. While I was coming out of the house, the Self, the great man, the Guru, standing at the roadway, spoke to me with joy, saying: 3029. “Whosoever with a pure heart, with a glad heart, has offered Me a robe, I will praise him. People, listen to Me . 3030. (He) will rejoice in the world of the gods for thirty thousand kalpas, and will be the Lord of the gods who will rule over the heavenly kingdom fifty times . 3031. People who have good karma, while living in the world of gods, will have a cloth cover around one hundred do-weeks . 3032. And (he) will become the Wheel-turning-King thirty-six times. The kingdom's territory was vast, incalculable . 3033. Those who have good karma, while reincarnating in the right realm, will immediately achieve all the wishes in their hearts . 3034. This man shall obtain cloths made of silk, of wool, of linen, and of high-value cotton . 3035. This man will achieve all his wishes in mind and will enjoy the fruition of (offering) a piece of cloth at all times . 3036. Later, motivated by the element of purity, he will become ordained and will attain the Dharma of the Blessed One Gotama .” 3037. Oh well done my work to the All-Knowing, the Great Hermit. After offering a robe, I attained Immortal status. 3038. While I live under a roof, at the base of a tree, or in an empty house, a cloth cover is maintained at an arm's length around me. 3039. I use medicine and supplies not by suggestion of begging, I have success in food and water; this is the treasure of the mantle. 3040. Since I did that one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the cloth. 3041. 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 Uttareyyadāyaka [37] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Uttareyyadāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 339. Chronicles of the Elder Dhammasavaṇiya 3042. The Conqueror named Padumuttara, who is knowledgeable about all dharmas, while proclaiming the four Truths, has helped many people to overcome. 3043. At that time, I was a braided-haired ascetic with extreme austerity. Then I moved in the air, (walking) waving the clothes made of bark. 3044. I cannot move above the supreme Buddha. At that time, like a bird hit by a rock, I did not gain mobility. 3045. This deterioration of majesty has never happened to me before. Like a person floating on water, I (usually) move in the air like that. 3046. “ There must be someone of noble nature sitting down there. Huh! We will find out about this. At least we can get the cause .” 3047. While descending from the air, I heard the voice of the Master teaching about impermanence, which I then learned. 3048. Having learned the contemplation of impermanence, I went to my hermitage. After living to the end of my life, I ended up living there. 3049. As I was at the end, I recalled listening to that Dharma. Since that karma was well done, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. 3050. I have been happy in the world of the gods for thirty thousand kalpas. And I have ruled the Kingdom of Heaven fifty-one times. 3051. And I have been a Wheel-turner seventy-one times. The kingdom's territory was vast, and could not be measured in terms of numbers. 3052. After sitting down at his father's house, the sensuous recluse was trained to, while explaining the verse, mentioned impermanence. 3053. While reincarnating in this realm and in another, I do recall that thought (about impermanence), (but) I (did) not grasp the essential point of Nirvana, the Immortal status. 3054. " Indeed, the conditioned dharmas are impermanent, there are dharmas arising and passing away, after being born they perish, their silence is peaceful ." [38] 3055. After listening to the verse, I recalled my past deeds. After sitting in that very seat, I attained the status of Arahant. 3056. At the age of seven from birth, I attained the rank of Arahant. After realizing (my) virtue, the Buddha, the One with Right Eye, allowed him to become a monk. 3057. While just a boy, I finished what I needed to do. Today, what else do I need to do in the Sakya son's Dharma? 3058. Since I did that one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; (this) is the fruit of listening to the Dharma. 3059. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Dhammasavaṇiya [39] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Dhammasavaṇiya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 340. Chronicles of the Elder Ukkhittapadumiya 3060. I was a garland maker in the city of Haṃsavatī. I waded into the lotus pond and picked lotus flowers. 3061. The Conqueror named Padumuttara, the master of all dharmas, along with a hundred thousand of such peaceful minds. 3062. At that time, while heeding my evolution, he, along with the pure, six-wisdom defilements, came to my place. 3063. After seeing the God of the gods, the Self-Controlling One, the World Leader, I then plucked the lotus flower from the stem and threw it into the air. 3064. "Venerable Sir, if you are the Buddha, the World's Most High, the Human Niu, may the lotuses come and stay on the crown of your head by themselves ." 3065. The Great Hung, the World's Most High, the Human Niu, made a vow. Due to the Buddha's majesty, they have remained at the crown of the head. 3066. Because that karma was well done and due to the aspirational forces of intention, after renouncing the human body, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. 3067. There's a cleverly constructed palace for me. It is called “ Satapattaṃ ” and has a height of sixty do-weeks and a width of thirty do-weeks. 3068. I have been the Lord of the Gods ruling over the Kingdom of Heaven a thousand times. And I became a Wheel-turner seventy-five times. 3069. The kingdom's territory was vast, incalculable in terms of numbers. I enjoy my karma, (which is karma) well done by myself in the past. 3070. Just thanks to that one pink lotus, after enjoying the success, I have attained the Dharma of the World-Honored One, Gotama. 3071. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3072. (Since) I have offered flowers one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of a pink lotus. 3073. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ukkhittapadumiya [40] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Ukkhittapadumiya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Fragrant incense, (offering) water, punnāga flower , taste of unique cloth, drop of water (fragrance), taste of Pabhaṅkara, offering of tent (grass), taste of robe, taste of listening , the taste has a pink lotus; The verses grouped together in this chapter are one hundred verses and forty-four more. The Gandhadhūpiya chapter is the thirty-fourth chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXV. PHẨM EKAPADUMIYA 341. Chronicles of Elder Ekapadumiya 3074. The Conqueror named Padumuttara, the master of all dharmas, while explaining in this realm and in other realms, he helped many people to overcome. 3075. At that time, I was the noble queen swan among birds (bisexual). I dive into the natural lake and play the jokes of the swans. 3076. At that time, the Knower of the World Padumuttara, the recipient of offerings, the Conqueror, went above the natural lake. 3077. After seeing the God of the gods, the Self-Controlling, the World Leader, I plucked the lovely hundred-petaled pink lotus from the stem. 3078. Having faith in the World Leader, after picking it up with my beak and throwing it into the sky, I made an offering to the supreme Buddha. 3079. The One Who Knows the World Padumuttara, who received the offerings, stood in the air and spoke to me with joy, saying: 3080. " By this one pink lotus and by the aspirational forces of intention, you will not go to the lower realms for a hundred thousand kalpas ." 3081. Having said that, the Fully Enlightened One named Padumuttara, after praising my work, went as intended. 3082. Since I did that one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3083. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six victory have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ekapadumiya [41] said these verses like that. The Chronicles of Elder Ekapadumiya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 342. Chronicles of the Elder Ti-uppalamāliya 3084. At that time, I was a monkey on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate, sitting in the hills. 3085. (Buddha) is making all directions shine like the sālā tree has blossomed. After seeing one who had all the major and minor appearances, I became elated. 3086. With an elated mind, with a joyful mind, with a joyful mind, I lifted three blue lotus flowers above my head. 3087. Having offered flowers to the Great Hermit Vipassī, having attained reverence, I departed, facing north. 3088. While bowing away with a pure heart, I fell in the middle of a rock and came to an end of my life. 3089. Because that karma was well done and due to the aspirational forces of intention, after renouncing the human body, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. 3090. I have ruled the Kingdom of Heaven three hundred times and have been a Wheel-turner five hundred times. 3091. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3092. 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 Ti-uppalamāliya [42] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Ti-uppalamāliya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 343. Chronicles of the Elder Dhajadāyaka 3093. The Guru named Tissa was the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Bull. After seeing his eradication of the seeds of rebirth (the Parinirvana), I raised the flag. 3094. Because that karma was done well and due to the aspirational forces of intention, after renouncing the human body, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. 3095. I have ruled the Kingdom of Heaven three hundred times and have been a Wheel-turner five hundred times. 3096. The kingdom's territory was vast, beyond measure. I enjoy my karma, (which is karma) well done by myself in the past. 3097. Since I have done that work ninety-two kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the flag. 3098. And now, while wishing I could cover (the ground) the jungle and the mountains with linen cloth; at that time my treasure was manifested. 3099. 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 Dhajadāyaka [43] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Dhajadāyaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 344. Chronicles of the Elder Tikiṅkiṇipūjaka 3100. Not far from the Himalayas, there is a mountain called Bhūtagaṇa. There, I saw a garment made of cloth thrown out of the tree. 3101. At that time, I had collected three kiṅkiṇi flowers and became rejoicing, with a rejoicing heart I offered a robe sewn from discarded fabric. 3102. Since I have done it thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the three flowers. 3103. 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 Tikiṅkiṇipūjaka [44] uttered these verses thus. The Chronicles of the Elder Tikiṅkiṇipūjaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 345. Chronicles of the Elder Naḷāgārika 3104. Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Hārita. At that time, the Autonomous One named Nārada dwelt at the base of a tree. 3105. I made the pavilion out of reeds and roofed it with grass. After clearing the walking path, I made an offering to the Self. 3106. I have rejoiced in the world of gods for fourteen kalpas, and have ruled the kingdom of heaven seventy-four times. 3107. And I have been a Wheel-turner seventy-seven times. The kingdom's territory was vast, and could not be measured in terms of numbers. 3108. My palace is as tall as a rainbow has appeared, has a thousand pillars, incomparable, is a palace of splendor. 3109. Motivated by the element of purity, after enjoying two achievements, I ordained in the Dharma of the Blessed One Gotama. 3110. Having the affirmation of effort, being at peace, no longer having the seeds of rebirth, after cutting off the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I live without contraband. 3111. 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 Naḷāgārika [45] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Naḷāgārika is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 346. Chronicles of the Elder Campakapupphiya 3112. Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Cāpala. The Buddha named Sudassana dwelt in the hills. 3113. After picking a flower in the Himalayas, I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate One, who had crossed the floodwaters, no longer tainted, moving in the air. 3114. At that time, I placed eight campaka flowers on my head and offered it to the Buddha, the Self-Controlling One, the Great Hermit. 3115. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3116. Four (intellectual) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Campakapupphiya [46] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Campakapupphiya is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 347. Chronicles of the Elder Padumapūjaka 3117. Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Romasa. At that time, there was also a Buddha named Sambhava who dwelt in the open air. 3118. I have left my dwelling place and have brought (offered) the pink lotus. After holding (the lotus) for a day, I returned to my abode. 3119. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3120. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Padumapūjaka uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Padumapūjaka is the seventh part. (The thirteenth chant). --ooOoo-- 348. Chronicles of the Elder Tiṇamuṭṭhidāyaka 3121. Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Lambaka. The Fully Enlightened One named Upatissa was walking in the open air. 3122. At that time, I was a wild animal hunter in the jungle. I have seen the God of the gods, the Self-Controlling One, the undefeatable one. 3123. With a pure mind, I then offered a handful of grass as a seat to the Buddha, that Great Hermit. 3124. After making offerings to the God of the Gods, I have made my mind even more pure. I paid homage to the Fully Enlightened One and then left, facing north. 3125. Not long after leaving, (the lion) king of beasts attacked me. While being knocked down by the lion, I ended up in that place. 3126. (Due to) the work I have done to the Supreme Buddha, who is no longer corrupt, is just here, like the speed of a skillfully shot arrow, I have gone to the world of gods. 3127. In that place, the beautiful castle with a thousand areas, with a hundred round spheres, decorated with flags, of green color, was manifested by meritorious karma. 3128. The light of the castle radiates like the sun has risen high. Surrounded by young fairies, I rejoiced in the desires of lust. 3129. After passing away from the world of the gods, motivated by the element of purity, I came to the human being and attained the cessation of taints. 3130. (Since) I have offered the seat ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of a handful of grass. 3131. 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 Tiṇamuṭṭhidāyaka [47] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Tiṇamuṭṭhidāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 349. Chronicles of the Elder Tindukaphaladāyaka 3132. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate One, who has overcome the flood, no longer tainted, sitting in the hills like a burning kaṇikāra tree. 3133. After seeing the tinduka tree bearing fruit, I cut off the whole bunch. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I made offerings to (Buddha) Vessabhū. 3134. Ever since I had offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer knew the suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 3135. 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 Tindukaphaladāyaka [48] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Tindukaphaladāyaka is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 350. Chronicles of the Elder Ekañjaliya 3136. At that time, the Fully Enlightened One named Revata was living on the riverbank. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate One who is like the sun with its golden rays. 3137. (The Buddha) looked like a gold bar placed at the mouth of the kiln, like a burning khadira charcoal, like a shining osadhī star , I showed clasped hands. 3138. (Since) I have shown the clasped hands ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of clasping hands. 3139. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ekañjaliya [49] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekañjaliya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary One has a pink lotus, one has a garland of green lotus flowers, a flag, one has a kiṅkiṇi flower , (a flat house) a reed, a campaka flower, a pink lotus, a handful (grass), a tinduka tree , and one with folded hands. again is similar; (total) there are sixty-six verses counted by the wise. The Ekapadumiya product is the thirty-fifth chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXVI. SADDASAÑÑAKA . PRODUCTS 351. Chronicles of Elder Saddasaññaka 3140. In the past, I was a wild animal hunter in the jungle. There, I saw the Fully Enlightened One surrounded by the assembly of gods. 3141. While He was proclaiming the Four Truths (and) ministering to crowds of people, I listened to words as sweet as the song of the karavīka bird . 3142. After making my mind pure in faith in the echo of the Brahman voice of the Wise Sikhī, the relative of the world, I achieved the cessation of the taints. 3143. Since I had done that thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; This is the fruit of pure faith. 3144. 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 Saddasaññaka [50] said these verses like that. The record of the elder Saddasaññaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 352. Chronicles of the Elder Yavakalāpiya 3145. At that time, I was a barley grower in the city of Aruṇavatī. After seeing the Fully Enlightened One on the road, I spread out a bundle of barley straw. 3146. Knowing my intentions, the compassionate one, the Compassionate One, the great Leader of the Sikh world, sat down on the barley straw. 3147. After seeing the Immaculate Conception, the great meditator, the Scout, sat down, having given rise to excitement, there I passed away. 3148. Since I had done that thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the barley straw matting. 3149. 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 Yavakalāpiya [51] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Yavakalāpiya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 353. Chronicles of the Elder Kiṃsukapūjaka 3150. After seeing the kiṃsuka tree in full bloom, I put my hands together. After meditating on Buddha Siddhattha, I made offerings in the air. 3151. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3152. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Kiṃsukapūjaka [52] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Kiṃsukapūjaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 354. Chronicles of the Elder Sakoṭakakoraṇḍadāyaka 3153. And after seeing the passing footprints of the kin of the Sikhī world, I put a goatskin on one shoulder and paid homage to the supreme footprint. 3154. After seeing the koraṇḍa , a herb that grows on the earth, bloom, I plucked a bunch and made an offering at the wheel-shaped footprint. 3155. Since I have done that thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of footprints. 3156. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Sakoṭakakoraṇḍadāyaka [53] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Sakoṭakakoraṇḍadāyaka is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 355. Chronicles of the Elder Daṇḍadāyaka 3157. At that time, I went deep into the wild forest and cut down a bamboo tree. After taking the crossbar, I made an offering to the Congregation. 3158. Because of that faith in my heart, I have bowed down to those who have good practice. I also offered the crossbar, and went away, facing north. 3159. Since I have offered the staff ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the staff. 3160. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Daṇḍadāyaka [54] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Daṇḍadāyaka is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 356. Chronicles of the Elder Ambayāgudāyaka 3161. The Enlightened One named Sataraṃsī, the Self, the one who is not defeated, after coming out of samadhi, came to me about begging for alms. 3162. After seeing the Paccekabuddha with a pure mind, I offered him mango porridge with a pure mind. 3163. Since I did it 94 kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of mango porridge. 3164. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Ambayāgudāyaka [55] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ambayāgudāyaka is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 357. Chronicles of the Elder Supuṭakapūjaka 3165. World Leader Vipassī, while leaving his daytime rest, while traveling on alms round, He approached my place. 3166. Because of this, being happy, with a joyful mind, I offered such a beautiful saltbox to the supreme Buddha, (and) I was happy in heaven for a lifetime. 3167. (Since) I offered the beautiful box ninety-one lifetimes ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the treasure of the box. 3168. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Supuṭakapūjaka [56] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Supuṭakapūjaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 358. Chronicles of the Elder Mañcadāyaka 3169. Because of my faith, I personally offered a bed to the Blessed One, Vipassī, the world's Chief Elder like that. 3170. I have attained the means of transport by elephant, the means of transport by horse, the means of transportation by heaven. Through the offering of that small bed, I attained the cessation of defilements. 3171. Since I have offered the bed ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the bed. 3172. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Mañcadāyaka [57] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Mañcadāyaka is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 359. Chronicles of the Elder Saraṇagamaniya 3173. At that time, I was a naked ascetic. The bhikkhu and I got into the boat. While the boat was sinking, the bhikkhu gave me refuge. 3174. (Since) he bestowed upon me thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of going for refuge. 3175. 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 [58] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Saraṇagamaniya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 360. Chronicles of the Elder Piṇḍapātika 3176. At that time, the Perfectly Enlightened One named Tissa lived in the great forest. After he came back from the heaven of Dat Sut himself, I offered food. 3177. After paying homage to the Perfectly Enlightened One of great fame named Tissa, after having made my mind pure, I went to the heaven of Dat Sut. 3178. Since I have made almsgiving ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the real thing. 3179. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Piṇḍapātika [59] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Piṇḍapātika is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary The taste of sound contemplation, the taste of barley, the kiṃsuka flowers, and the koraṇḍa flower , the crossbar, the mango porridge, the taste of the beautiful box, the offering of the bed, the refuge, and real food; (total) there are forty verses. The Saddasaññaka is the thirty-sixth chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXVII. MANDĀRAVAPUPPHIYA PRODUCTS 361. Chronicles of the Elder Mandāravapupphiya 3180. After coming here from the Dao Loi heaven, a young man named Maṅgala took the mandārava flower for the great hermit Vipassī. 3181. I have placed on top of the head of (Buddha) sitting in meditation. After maintaining for seven days, I returned to the world of gods. 3182. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3183. 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 Mandāravapupphiya [60] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Mandāravapupphiya is the first part. --ooOoo-- 362. Chronicles of the Elder Kakkārupupphiya 3184. After going from the night sky to the glorious and esteemed Gotama in the human realm, I took the kakkāru flower and offered it to the Buddha. 3185. (Since) I made offerings to the Buddha ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3186. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Kakkāruupupphiya [61] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Kakkāruupuphiya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 363. Chronicles of the Elder Bhisamuḷāladāyaka 3187. The Fully Enlightened One named Phussa is the master of all dharmas. Having wished for seclusion, the Wise man approached me. 3188. After having made my mind pure and confident in that Great Compassionate One, the Victorious One, I took the lotus root and tuber and offered it to the Supreme Buddha. 3189. Since I have offered lotus roots ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the offering of lotus root. 3190. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Bhisamuḷāladāyaka [62] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Bhisamuḷāladāyaka is the third part. --ooOoo-- 364. Chronicles of the Elder Kesarapupphiya 3191. At that time, I was a teacher of magic in the Himalayas. I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate, who was of great renown, walking on foot. 3192. At that time, I placed three kesarī flowers on my head, then approached and made offerings to the Fully Enlightened Vessabhū. 3193. Since I have done it thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3194. 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 Kesarapupphiya [63] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Kesarapupphiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 365. Chronicles of the Elder Aṅkolapupphiya 3195. At that time, the Enlightened One named Paduma was living in the mountain Cittakūṭa. I have seen the Buddha, the Self, the undefeatable one. 3196. After seeing the flowering aṅkola , I then collected (the flower). I went to see the Enlightened One and made offerings to the Conqueror Paduma. 3197. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3198. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Aṅkolapupphiya [64] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Aṅkolapupphiya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 366. Chronicles of Elder Kadambapupphiya 3199. The Omniscient One has bright yellow skin, like a golden pillar, has thirty-two good generals, is walking in the market place. 3200. After sitting down in the lofty place of the castle, I saw the Leader of the World. I took the kadamda flower and made an offering to the Buddha Vipassī. 3201. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3202. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Kadambapupphiya [65] said these verses like that. The record of the elder Kadambapupphiya is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 367. Chronicles of the Elder Uddālapupphiya 3203. At that time, the Enlightened One named Anoma was living on the banks of the River Gaṅgā. After taking the uddālaka flower , I made offerings to the undefeatable one. 3204. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3205. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Uddālapupphiya [66] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Uddālapupphiya is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 368. Chronicles of the Elder Ekacampakapupphiya 3206. And the Enlightened One Upasanta lived in the hills. I took a campaka flower and approached the Supreme Being. 3207. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I took it with both hands and made an offering to the supreme sage, the one who cannot be defeated. 3208. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3209. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Ekacampakapupphiya [67] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekacampakapupphiya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 369. Chronicles of the Elder Timirapupphiya 3210. I went downstream on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, like the sālā tree in full bloom. 3211. With a pure mind, with a joyful mind, I took the timira flower and sprinkled it on the crown of the top of the head of the supreme sage. 3212. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3213. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Timirapupphiya [68] uttered these verses like that. The Chronicles of the Elder Timirapupphiya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 370. Chronicles of the Elder Salalapupphiya 3214. At that time, I was a species of golden-soldier-bird on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. There, I saw the God of the gods, the Man-Number, walking on meditation. 3215. I collected the salala flower and offered it to the Buddha. The Great Hero smelled the salala flowerThe Great Hero smelled the heavenly fragrant 3216. After receiving it, the Fully Enlightened One, the World Leader Vipassī, the Great Hero smelled (the flower), while I was watching. 3217. With a pure faith, with joy in mind, I paid homage to the Supreme Being. I put my hands together and climbed the mountain again. 3218. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3219. 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 [69] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Salalapupphiya is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary Mandārava flower , kakkāru flower , lotus root, kesara flower, aṅkola flower , taste with kadamba flower , uddāla flower , a campaka flower , timira flower , and also salala flower ; (total) there are forty verses. The Mandāravapupphiya chapter is the thirty-seventh chapter. --ooOoo-- XXXVIII. PHẨM BODHIVANDAKA 371. Chronicles of the Elder Bodhivandaka 3220. After seeing the pāṭalī tree , a herb that grows on the earth, greened, I put on my robe over one shoulder, put my hands together, and bowed down to the pāṭalī tree . 3221. I have folded my hands and expressed my reverence to the inner purity, the outer purity, has been skillfully liberated, no longer smuggled or corrupted. 3222. I have bowed down to the pāṭalī tree as (to) the Fully Enlightened Vipassī, the one revered by the world, who is the ocean of compassion and wisdom, in front of me. 3223. (Since) I have bowed down to the Bodhi tree 91 kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of prostration. 3224. 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 Bodhivandaka [70] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Bodhivandaka is the first part. --ooOoo-- 372. Chronicles of the Elder Pāṭalipuppiya 3225. The World-Honored One named Vipassī is the Self, a noble character. Accompanied by his disciples, the Conqueror entered Bandhuma. 3226. I have placed three pāṭalī flowers in my lap. Precisely with the intention of washing my hair, I went to the pier at the river. 3227. After coming out of Bandhumatī, I saw the World Leader shining like a water lily, burning like a sacrificial flame. 3228. Like a noble and majestic tiger, like a noble born lion, the Noble One among the Sa-Mons leading the Assembly of Bhikkhus is walking. 3229. Having gained faith in the Good One, who has cleansed those defilements, I took three flowers and made offerings to the supreme Buddha. 3230. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3231. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Pāṭaliupphiya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Pāṭaliupphiya is the second part. --ooOoo-- 373. Chronicles of the Elder Ti-uppalamāliya 3232. At that time, I was a monkey on the banks of the river Candabhāgā. I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate, sitting in the hills. [71] 3233. (Buddha) is making all directions shine like the sālā tree has blossomed. After seeing one who had all the major and minor appearances, I became elated. 3234. With an elated mind, with a joyful mind, with a joyful mind, I lifted three green lotus flowers above my head. 3235. After offering flowers to the Great Hermit Phussa, after paying respects, I departed, facing north. 3236. While bowing away with a pure mind, I fell in the middle of the rock and came to the end of my life. 3237. Because that kamma was well done and due to the aspirational forces of volition, after renouncing my previous life, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. 3238. And I have ruled the Heavenly Kingdom three hundred times. And I became a Wheel-turner five hundred times. 3239. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 3240. 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 Ti-uppalamāliya [72] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ti-uppalamāliya is the third part. --ooOoo-- 374. Chronicles of the Elder Paṭṭipupphiya 3241. By the time the Fully Enlightened One, the Great Hermit Padumuttara, had entered Nirvana, all the people had gathered and they had moved (his) physical body. 3242. While the physical body was being moved, while the drums were being played, with a calm mind, with a joyful mind, I offered the paṭṭi flower . 3243. (Since) I have offered flowers one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; (this) is the fruit of making offerings to the body (the Buddha). 3244. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have accomplished the three wisdoms, have practiced the Buddha's teachings in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3245. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3246. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Paṭṭipupphiya [73] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Paṭṭipupphiya is the fourth part. --ooOoo-- 375. Chronicles of the Elder Sattapaṇṇiya 3247. The Fully Enlightened One named Sumana, the World Leader, has appeared. With a pure mind, with a joyful mind, I made an offering of the hibiscus flower. 3248. (Since) I have offered the seven-leaf flower one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the hibiscus flower. 3249. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have attained the three wisdoms, have practiced the teachings of the Buddha in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3250. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3251. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Sattapaṇṇiya [74] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Sattapaṇṇiya is the fifth part. --ooOoo-- 376. Chronicles of Elder Gandhamuṭṭhiya 3252. While the cremation pyre was being carried out and when fragrant objects of all kinds were placed, with a pure faith, with joy in mind, I offered a fistful of fragrant objects. 3253. (Since) I have offered the cremation pyre a hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of the cremation offering. 3254. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have accomplished the three wisdoms, have practiced the Buddha's teachings in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3255. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3256. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Gandhamuṭṭhiya [75] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Gandhamuṭṭhiya is the sixth part. --ooOoo-- 377. Chronicles of Elder Citakapūjaka 3257. When the Blessed One named Padumuttara had passed away from Nirvana and was taken to the cremation pyre, I offered the flower sālā . 3258. Ever since I had offered flowers one hundred thousand aeons ago, I no longer knew the sufferings; this is the fruit of the cremation offering. 3259. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have accomplished the three wisdoms, have practiced the Buddha's teachings in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3260. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3261. 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 [76] uttered these verses thus. The Chronicles of the Elder Citakapūjaka is the seventh part. --ooOoo-- 378. Chronicles of the Elder Sumanatālavaṇṭiya 3262. I own a very valuable palm leaf fan covered with jasmine flowers, which I offered to the Blessed One Siddhattha. 3263. (Since) I offered the palm leaf fan ninety-two lifetimes ago, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the palm leaf fan. 3264. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have accomplished the three wisdoms, have practiced the Buddha's teachings in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3265. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3266. 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 Sumanatālavaṇṭiya [77] said these verses like that. The record of the elder Sumanatālavaṇṭiya is the eighth part. --ooOoo-- 379. Chronicles of the Elder Sumanadāmiya 3267. After performing the jasmine garland, I held (the garland) stood in front of the Blessed One Siddhattha, the cleansed (sin), the ascetic. 3268. (Since) I have held the corolla ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering scene; this is the fruit of holding the jasmine corolla. 3269. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have accomplished the three wisdoms, have practiced the teachings of the Buddha in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3270. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3271. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberations, and six winning positions have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Sumanadāmiya [78] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Sumanadāmiya is the ninth part. --ooOoo-- 380. Chronicles of the Elder Kāsumāriphaladāyaka 3272. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, the Most High of the world, the Human Niu, sitting in the hills like a burning kaṇikāra tree. 3273. With a pure faith, with a joyful mind, I put my hands on the top of my head. I took the kāsumāri fruit and made an offering to the supreme Buddha. 3274. Since I have offered fruit thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 3275. Indeed, I have succeeded perfectly, have accomplished the three wisdoms, have practiced the Buddha's teachings in the present time of the supreme Buddha. 3276. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 3277. 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 Kāsumāriphaladāyaka [79] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Kāsumāriphaladāyaka is the tenth part. --ooOoo-- Summary The Bodhi tree, the pāṭalī flower , the taste of (three) blue lotus flowers , the paṭṭi flower , the hibiscus flowers, the hand holding the fragrant object, the cremation pyre, the palm leaf (fan), the taste of jasmine flowers, and also the kāsumāri fruity taste ; (total) there are fifty-nine verses. The Bodhivandaka Chapter is the thirty-eighth chapter.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.