Saint Chronicles I – Mahāparivāra . Chapter.1=2.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. HOLY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS MAHĀPARIVĀRA . PRODUCTS 111. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER MAHĀPARIVĀRA At that time, the Blessed One Vipassī, the World's Most High, the Human Bull, entered Bandhuma with sixty-eight thousand. After leaving the city, I went to the stupa on the island. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, the recipient of offerings. There are eighty-four thousand yakshas in the vicinity (have) reverently served me, like the collectives of gods (serving) the god Inda. At that time, I went out of the palace and took the cloth. I paid homage and made offerings to the Great Hermit. “ Oh Buddha! Oh Dharma! O achievement of our Guru! Because of the power of the Buddha, the earth trembled ." And after seeing that wondrous miracle that made my hair crawl, I made my mind so pure in the Buddha, the Lord of mankind. Having purified my mind and offered the cloth to the Guru, here I am with the officials and retinues who have gone to take refuge (the Buddha). Since I have done that work ninety-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Fifteen kalpas ago, there were sixteen Suvahanas, who were Wheel-turners, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, with 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 Elder Mahāparivāra[50] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Mahāparivāra is the first part. –OoOoo– 112. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SUMAṄGALA The noble Conqueror Atthadassī, the World's Most High, the Human Bull, after leaving the residence, went to the lake. After bathing and drinking water, the Fully Enlightened One, the Blessed One, put on a robe and stood there, observing in all directions. I went into the palace and saw the Leader of the World. I became rejoicing, with a rejoicing heart then I clapped my hands. The Buddha is shining like the sun, shining like a mass of gold. I did my best in dance, lyrics and five kinds of musical instruments (offering to him). Wherever I go to be reborn, be it my divine or human nature, I surpass all sentient beings, my fame is pervasive. “ White Superman, I salute Thee! O Supreme Being, I salute Thee! White sage, after making himself happy, he made others happy. ” After considering and sitting down, having created joy at the level of good practice, after serving the Fully Enlightened One, I was reborn in the Dauntless heaven. In the past, one thousand six hundred kalpas ago, there were two, then nine with the same name Ekacintita, who were Wheel-turning Kings who accomplished the 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 Sumaṅgala said these verses like that. The record of the elder Sumaṅgala is the second part. –OoOoo– 113. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SARAṆAGAMANIYA The ongoing battle between the two Heavenly Kings had turned chaotic, and loud shouts were heard. The Knower of the World Padumuttara, the recipient of offerings, the Master standing in the air, stirred the crowd. All the gods rejoiced, dropped their armor and weapons, and at that time bowed down to the Fully Enlightened One and sat down, attentive. Knowing our intentions, he raised his voice. As a compassionate being, the Knower of the World helped the multitudes to attain Nirvana: “ A person with an angry mind harming a life, because of that anger of his mind (this person) is reborn in hell . For example, when an elephant confronts me in battle and kills many people, please calm your mind and do not kill again and again ." Even the armies of the two yaksha kings were amazed. And so they went to take refuge in the Sovereign of the perfect world. The Right Eye made people think, and even helped them. Even while he was examining with the gods, he went north facing. (This is) the first time I have come to take refuge in the Sovereign of men, I have not gone to misery in a hundred thousand kalpas. (Formerly) thirty thousand kalpas, sixteen chariot-leader kings named Mahādundubhi were Wheel-turning Kings. 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 Saraṇagamanīya[51] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Saraṇagamanīya is the third part. –OoOoo– 114. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER EKĀSANIYA At that time, I was already a heavenly king named Varuṇa. Armed with the right means of transport, I served the Omniscient One. When the Protector of the World, the Supreme Being, Atthadass, attained Nirvana, I took up all my musical instruments and went to the supreme Bodhi tree. I have combined (the sound of) cymbals into song and dance, I have served the supreme Bodhi tree as (serving) the Fully Enlightened One in front of me. After serving that Bodhi tree, which is the herb that grows on the earth, I crossed my legs into the lotus position and died there. Satisfied with my karma, I gained faith in the supreme Bodhi tree. Because of that pure faith in my heart, I was born in the realm of Hoa Lac Thien. While circulating in this world among men and among the gods, sixty thousand musical instruments surrounded me all the time. Five hundred kalpas ago, there were thirty-four kings of kings named Subāhu, who had accomplished the seven kinds of treasures. For me, the three kinds of fire have been extinguished, all existences have been erased. I maintain my last life in the Dharma of the Fully Enlightened One. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Ekāsaniya[52] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ekāsaniya is the fourth part. –OoOoo– 115. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SUVAṆṆAPUPPHIYA The World-Honored One, named Vipassī, the World's Most High, the Human Bull, was sitting and preaching the path of Immortality to the masses. After listening to such Dharma of His Majesty the Lord of mankind, I offered the Buddha four golden flowers. At that time, there was a golden canopy over the entire assembly. The radiance of the Buddha and the luminosity of gold were the source of immense light. With excitement, with joy, full of excitement, I put my hands up. I have been a source of happiness, a source of happiness in the present time for those people. After invoking the Perfectly Enlightened One and paying homage to the one with good practice, having aroused excitement, I went to my abode. Entering the abode, I remembered the supreme Buddha. Because of that pure faith in my heart, I was born in Dau Tat heaven. (Since) I offered the flower ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Forty-three kalpas ago, there were sixteen kings named Nemisammata, who were Wheel-turners 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. Venerable Venerable Suvaṇṇapupphiya[53] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Suvaṇṇapupphiya is the fifth part. –OoOoo– 116. CHRONICLES OF ELDER CITAKAPŪJAKA I dwelt at the Rājāyatana tree with my officials and retinues. At that time the World-Honored One Sikhī, the relative of the world, Nirvana. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I went to the place of cremation. There, after performing the instrument, I laid down the perfume and the flower wreath. After making offerings at the cremation pyre, I bowed down to the crematorium. I went to my abode, with a pure mind, with a joyful mind. 1729. Entering the residence, I remembered the cremation offering. By doing so in the Lord of men, the Chief Elder of the world, the Man-Taurus, I have enjoyed success among the gods and among men. After giving up the odds, I attained Immovable status. (Since) I offered the flower thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the cremation offering. Twenty-nine kalpas ago, sixteen kings (with the same name) Uggata were Wheel-turning Kings of great power. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Citakapūjaka[54] uttered these verses thus. The Chronicles of the Elder Citakapūjaka is the sixth part. –OoOoo– 117. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER BUDDHASAÑÑAKA At that time, the Great Being of the world Vipassī had given up the maintenance of life span. The globe, the earth surrounded by water, trembled. At the end of the Buddha's life, my roofed, spread out, well decorated garland also shook. When my abode was shaken, fear arose in me. What happened for what reason? For what reason did the immense source of light appear? (Heavenly King) Vessavaṇa went to that place and reassured the crowd: " There is no concern for your life, please be attentive and calm ." “ Oh Buddha! Oh Dharma! O achievement of our Guru! While that was arising, the earth was shaken by itself ." Having extolled the Buddha's power, I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. In the remaining lives, good deeds were done by me. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of contemplating the Buddha. Fourteen lives ago, I was a king of splendor named Samita, a Wheel-turner 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. Venerable Venerable Buddhasaññaka[55] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Buddhasaññaka is the seventh part. –OoOoo– 118. CHRONICLES OF ELDER MAGGASAÑÑAKA Lost in the vast forest, Buddha Padumuttara's forest-dwelling Sravakas wandered around like blind people. After contemplating the Fully Enlightened One with the name Padumuttara, those sons of that Wise One were lost in the great forest. From my abode I alighted and went to the side of the bhikkhus. I showed the way and offered food to them. By doing so in the Lord of men, the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Bull, at the age of seven from my birth, I attained the rank of Arahant. Five hundred kalpas ago, twelve Sacakkhus were Wheel-turners who attained the seven kinds of treasures. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Maggasaññaka[56] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Maggasaññaka is the eighth part. –OoOoo– 119. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PACCUPAṬṬHĀNASAÑÑAKA At that time, shortly after the death of the Good Sage Atthadass, I was reborn in the yaksha lineage, and I gained fame. For me, it is really difficult to achieve, difficult to shine, difficult to rise, is the fact that the Right Eye has passed away Nirvana while I was searching for wealth. The Sravaka named Sāgara knew my intention. Intending to help me, he approached me (saying): “ What makes you sad? Do not be alarmed, wise man, practice the Dharma. The attainment of the seed (enlightenment) has been bestowed upon all by the Buddha . 1753. People who make offerings to the Perfectly Enlightened World Leader (when he) is still alive, and people who offer his relics when he has passed away, even as small as a mustard seed , when his faith is in in the mind is equivalent, the great merits obtained are equivalent; therefore, have the stupa built and then offer the relics of the Conqueror ." After listening to the words of the Sāgara, I made the stupa of the Buddha. I have served the supreme stupa of the Wise One for five years. By doing so in the Lord of men, the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Bull, after enjoying the attainments I attained the rank of Arahant. And seven hundred kalpas ago, four (same) names as Bhūripañña were Wheel-turning Kings who had accomplished the 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. Venerable Venerable Paccupaṭṭhānasaññaka[57] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Paccupaṭṭhānasaññaka is the ninth part. –OoOoo– 120. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER JĀTIPŪJAKA When Vipassī was giving birth, a great light appeared. And the earth with the sea and the mountains trembled. And the prophets foretold that: " The Buddha, who is great to all beings, will appear in the world and will help the people ." After hearing the words of the oracles, I made the birth offering. There is no such offering as the offering of birth. After doing good deeds, I made my mind pure. After making the birth offering, I passed away in that place. Wherever I go to be reborn, whether I am divine or human, I surpass all sentient beings; this is the fruit of the birth offering. The nannies who took care of me according to my mind's power could not make me angry; this is the fruit of the birth offering. Since I have made offerings ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the birth offering. Previously in the third life, the thirty-four rulers of the people (with the same name) Supāricāriya were the Wheel-turning Kings 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 Elder Jātipūjaka[58] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Jātipūjaka is the tenth part. –OoOoo– SUMMARY One who has entourage, one Sumaṅgala, one who takes refuge, one who has a seat, one who offers flowers, one who offers a cremation ceremony, one who meditates on the Buddha, one who shows the way, one who serves, one with respect. birth; (total) ninety verses have been spoken and counted by the wise. The Mahāparivāra chapter is the twelfth 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.9/2/2022.