Saint Chronicles I – Ekapadumiya Chapter.1=2.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. HOLY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS EKAPADUMIYA PRODUCTS 341. CHRONICLES OF ELDER EKAPADUMIYA The Conqueror named Padumuttara, who is knowledgeable about all dharmas, while teaching in this world and in other realms, he has helped many people to overcome. 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. At that time, the Knower of the World Padumuttara, the recipient of offerings, the Conqueror, came to the upper part of the natural lake. After seeing the God of the gods, the Self-Controlling, the World Leader, I plucked the lovely hundred-petaled pink lotus from the stem. 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. The Knower of the World Padumuttara, who received the offerings, stood in the air and spoke to me with rejoicing, saying: " Because of this one pink lotus and by the vows of intention, you will not go to the lower realms for a hundred thousand kalpas ." Having said this, the Fully Enlightened One named Padumuttara, after praising my work, went as intended. Since I did that one hundred thousand kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 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 Ekapadumiya[41] said these verses like that. The Chronicles of Elder Ekapadumiya is the first part. –OoOoo– 342. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER TI-UPPALAMĀLIYA At that time, I was already a monkey on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate, sitting in the hills. (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. With an elated mind, with a joyful mind, with a joyful mind, I lifted three blue lotus flowers above my head. Having offered flowers to the Great Hermit Vipassī, having attained reverence, I departed, facing north. While crouching to go with a pure mind, I fell in the middle of the rock and came to the end of my life. Because that kamma was well done and due to the aspirational powers of volition, after relinquishing the human body, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. I have ruled the Kingdom of Heaven three hundred times and have been a Wheel-turner five hundred times. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. 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 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 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. Because that kamma was well done and due to the aspirational powers of volition, after relinquishing the human body, I went to the Dao Loi heaven. I have ruled the Kingdom of Heaven three hundred times and have been a Wheel-turner five hundred times. The kingdom's territory was vast, and could not be measured in terms of numbers. I enjoy my karma, (which is karma) well done by myself in the past. Since I have done that work ninety-two kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the flag. And now, while wishing I could cover (the ground) the jungle and the mountains with linen cloth; at that time my treasure was manifested. 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 Dhajadāyaka[43] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Dhajadāyaka is the third part. –OoOoo– 344. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER TIKIṄKIṆIPŪJAKA Not far from the Himalayas, there is a mountain called Bhūtagaṇa. There, I saw a garment made of cloth thrown out of the tree. I then collected three kiṅkiṇi flowers and became rejoicing, with a rejoicing heart I offered a robe made from discarded fabric. Since I had done that thirty-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of the three flowers. 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 Tikiṅkiṇipūjaka[44] said these verses thus. The Chronicles of the Elder Tikiṅkiṇipūjaka is the fourth part. –OoOoo– 345. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER NAḶĀGĀRIKA 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. I made the pavilion out of reeds and roofed it with grass. After clearing the walking path, I made an offering to the Self. I have rejoiced in the world of the gods for fourteen kalpas, and have ruled the kingdom of heaven seventy-four times. 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. My palace is as tall as the rainbow has appeared, has a thousand pillars, incomparable, is a palace of splendor. Motivated by the element of purity, after enjoying two attainments, I became ordained in the Dharma of the Blessed One Gotama. Having the affirmation of effort, being at peace, free from the seed of rebirth, after breaking the bondage like a bull elephant (untied), I live free of taints. 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 Naḷāgārika[45] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Naḷāgārika is the fifth part. –OoOoo– 346. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER CAMPAKAPUPPHIYA Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Cāpala. The Buddha named Sudassana dwelt in the hills. After picking the flower in the Himalayas, I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate One, who had crossed the floodwaters, no longer tainted, moving in the air. At that time, I placed eight campaka flowers on my head and offered it to the Buddha, the Self-Controlling One, the Great Hermit. (Since) I have offered flowers thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Campakapupphiya[46] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Campakapupphiya is the sixth part. –OoOoo– 347. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PADUMAPŪJAKA 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. 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. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Padumapūjaka said these verses thus. The record of the elder Padumapūjaka is the seventh part. (The thirteenth chant). –OoOoo– 348. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER TIṆAMUṬṬHIDĀYAKA Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Lambaka. The Fully Enlightened One named Upatissa was walking in the open air. At that time, I was a wild animal hunter in the jungle. I have seen the God of the gods, the Self-Controlling, the undefeatable. With a pure mind, I then offered a handful of grass as a seat to the Buddha, that Great Hermit. 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. Not long after leaving, (the lion) king of beasts attacked me. While being knocked down by the lion, I ended up in that place. (Due) the deed done by me to the supreme Buddha, who is no longer corrupt, just happened, like the speed of a well-shot arrow, I went to the world of the gods. . In that place, a beautiful castle with a thousand areas, with a hundred round spheres, decorated with flags, of green color, was manifested by meritorious karma. The light of the castle radiated out like the sun had risen. Surrounded by young fairies, I rejoiced in the desires of lust. After passing away from the world of gods, motivated by the element of purity, I came to my human being and attained the cessation of taints. (Since) I have offered the seat ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know the state of suffering; this is the fruit of a handful of grass. 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 Tiṇamuṭṭhidāyaka[47] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Tiṇamuṭṭhidāyaka is the eighth part. –OoOoo– 349. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER TINDUKAPHALADĀYAKA I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, who has crossed the floodwaters, no longer tainted, sitting in the hills like a burning kaṇikāra tree. 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. Since I have offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. 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 At that time, the Fully Enlightened One named Revata was living on the river bank. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate One who is like the sun with its golden rays. (Buddha) looked like a gold ingot placed at the mouth of a kiln, like burning khadira charcoal, like a shining osadhī star , I showed my palms together. (Since) I have shown that folded hands ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of clasping hands. 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 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.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.4/2/2022.