HOLY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS.1=1.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. GASAMĀLA PRODUCTS 71. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER NĀGASAMĀLA I have offered the flower āpāṭali at the stupa of the worldly Sikhī (established) in the high ground at the great road. Since I had done that thirty-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the stupa. Fifteen kalpas ago, (I was) a kingslayer named Bhūmiya, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Nāgasamāla spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Nāgasamāla is the first part. –OoOoo– 72. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PADASAÑÑAKA After seeing the footsteps of Tissa's kin, I became overjoyed. With a rejoicing mind I made my mind calm at His feet. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-two kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of contemplation on the footprints (of the Buddha). Formerly, in the seventh life, (I was) a kingslayer named Sumedha, a Wheel-turner, accomplished with the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable thera Padasaññaka[17] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Padasaññaka is the second part. –OoOoo– 73. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER BUDDHASAÑÑAKA I had seen the Guru's discarded cloth robe hanging from the treetop, so I folded my hands and bowed down to that discarded cloth. Since I have done that work ninety-two kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. Formerly in the fourth life, (I was) the king-slayer (name) Dumasara, the conqueror of the four directions, the Wheel-turning King of great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Buddhasaññaka said these verses like that. The record of the elder Buddhasaññaka is the third part. –OoOoo– 74. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER BHISĀLUVADĀYAKA I went deep into the jungle and dwelt in the great forest. I saw the Buddha Vipassī, who received the offerings. I offered lotus root and hand sanitizer. After bowing at the feet, I went out facing north. Since I have offered lotus roots ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of good deeds. Previously, in the third life, (I was) a kingslayer named Bhisa, a Wheel-turning King, accomplished with the seven kinds of treasures, with great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Bhisāluvadāyaka[18] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Bhisāluvadāyaka is the fourth part. –OoOoo– 75. CHRONICLES OF ELDER EKASAÑÑAKA The one named Khaṇḍa was the foremost Sravaka of (the Buddha) Vipassī. Part of the food was offered by me to the recipient of the world's offerings. Because of that faith in my heart towards the Lord of Mankind, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of a partial real thing. Forty kalpas ago, (I was) a Kingslayer named Varuṇa, a Wheel-turner, accomplished with the seven treasures, of great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ekasaññaka[19] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekasaññaka is the fifth part. –OoOoo– 76. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER TIṆASANTHARADĀYAKA Not far from the Himalayas there was a large natural lake covered with hundreds of leaves and inhabited by many different types of birds. I bathed and drank in that place, and I dwelt not far away. I have seen the head of the recluse moving by air. Knowing my intention, the Guru, the Supreme Being in the world, immediately descended from the heavens and stood on the earth. With the horn, I brought back the grass and offered the seat. The Blessed One, the great Leader of the three realms, sat down there. After pacifying my mind, I bowed down to the World Leader. I stooped to move to the side while contemplating the Great Sage. Because of that faith in my heart, I was born in the realm of Hoa Lac Thien, I no longer know the suffering; this is the fruit of the lining (seat). Previously, in the second life, (I was) a kingslayer named Miga, a Wheel-turning King who achieved seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Thera Tiṇasantharadāyaka[20] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Tiṇasantharadāyaka is the sixth part. –OoOoo– 77. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SŪCIDĀYAKA (Previously) thirty thousand kalpas, (appeared) the Fully Enlightened One, the World Leader named Sumedha had thirty-two good marks. With a golden skin color, He is the Lord of mankind like that. Five sewing needles were offered to him by me for the purpose of sewing clothes. It was through that offering of sewing needles that sharp, gentle, easy wisdom, with clear perception of subtle meanings, arose to me. Four kings named Dipadādhipati were Wheel-turning Kings, accomplished with seven kinds of treasures, with great power. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. I maintain my last life in the Dharma of the Fully Enlightened One. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Sūcidāyaka[21] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Sūcidāyaka is the seventh part. –OoOoo– 78. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PĀṬALIPUPPIYA At that time, I was the son of a millionaire, slim, well-bred. I have placed the pāṭali flower in my lap and have brought it with me. The Perfectly Enlightened One with bright yellow skin is walking in the market town. He has thirty-two good marks, like a golden pillar. I became rejoicing, with a rejoicing mind I offered the flower. I worshiped the World Knower Tissa, the Protector, the God of mankind. Since I have done that work ninety-two kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of the flower offering. Sixty-three kalpas ago, (I was) a person named Abhisammata, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Pāṭaliupphiya[22] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Pāṭaliupphiya is the eighth part. –OoOoo– 79. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER ṬHITAÑJALIYA In the past, I was a wild animal hunter in the jungle. At that place, I saw the Perfectly Enlightened One with the noble appearance Tissa. He was sitting not far away, on his carpet of leaves. I folded my hands towards Him and went away, facing east. Then, the lightning that struck at that moment hit my head. At the time of death, I did the clasping of hands again. Since I performed the clasping of hands ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know the state of suffering; this is the fruit of clasping hands. (Formerly) fifty-four kalpas, (I was) a person named Migaketu, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great majesty. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Venerable Ṭhitañjaliya[23] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Ṭhitañjaliya is the ninth part. –OoOoo– 80. CHRONICLES OF ELDER TIPADUMIYA The Conqueror named Padumuttara is the master of all dharmas. As one who had (by himself) trained, accompanied by those who had been trained, the Conqueror had left the city. At that time, in the city of Haṃsavatī I was a garland maker. At that place which flower was perfect, I took three flowers. I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate, in the opposite direction of the market place. After seeing the Fully Enlightened One, at that time I thought thus: “ What do I gain with these flowers when I bring them to the king? Can I get the village, or the village field, or the thousand coins? The Protector of the World is the Conqueror of the untamed, the Wise, the source of the happiness of all sentient beings, after making offerings to him one will gain the property of Immortal ." After thinking like that, I made my mind pure. At that time, I held three red (lotus) flowers and threw them in the air. As soon as I threw them into the air, the flowers spread out. They remain there on the head, with the flower stalk at the top, the flower mouth at the bottom. After seeing it, anyone who belonged to the human race uttered a shout of praise, and the gods in the air performed an act of praise: “ Miracles have appeared in the world through the action of the supreme Buddha. We will all listen to the Dharma through the action of the flowers .” The Knower of the World Padumuttara, the recipient of offerings, standing right at the road, uttered these verses: “ The young man who made offerings to the Buddha with three pink lotuses, I will praise him. Please listen to Me. (This person) will be happy in the world of gods for a hundred thousand kalpas, and will be the Lord of the gods who rules over the heavenly kingdom for thirty kalpas . Immediately there will appear a palace named Mahāvitthārika, with a length of three hundred yojanas and a width of one hundred and fifty yojanas . And four hundred thousand pointed towers will be revealed, with noble pointed roofs, filled with large beds . Hundreds of thousands of fairy koṭi skilled in dance and lyrics, as well as proficient in performing musical instruments, will gather around. (This person) will live in such a noble palace in the midst of the bustle of women, often showered with red heavenly flowers . There will also be wheel-sized red flowers hanging from the ivory wall mount on the outside of the door, at the welcome gate. In that place, the interior of the noble palace was lined with petals, which, after being spread out and covered, would immediately merge together . Those pure red flowers surround the one hundred yojana abode and give off a heavenly fragrance . And (this person) will become a Wheel-turner seventy-five times. The kingdom's territory was vast, incalculable . After enjoying the two attainments, free from calamity, without danger, when the last life is attained (this person) will reach Nirvana .” Indeed, the Buddha was clearly seen by me, the business was skillfully done; after offering three pink lotus flowers, I have enjoyed three attainments. Today, I am the one who has attained the Dharma, fully liberated. There is a well-blown red lotus that will be maintained above my head. While Master Padumuttara was preaching about my work, there was the realization of the Dharma by thousands of sentient beings and lives. (Since) I made offerings to the Buddha one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know the suffering realm; this is the fruit of the three pink lotuses. My afflictions have been burned away, all existences have been erased, all defilements have been eradicated, now there is no more rebirth. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Elder Tipadumiya[24] said these verses like that. The Chronicles of Elder Tipadumiya is the tenth part. –OoOoo– SUMMARY An elder has a garland of flowers, someone has a contemplation of footprints, someone has a contemplation (of the Buddha), an offering of a lotus root, a person contemplating a portion (food), an offering of grass, ( taste offering) sewing needles, taste buds with pāṭali flowers , standing with folded hands, taste having three pink lotuses; (total) there are seventy-five verses. The Nāgasamāla product is the eighth.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.8/2/2022.