The Sacred Chronicles I – Chapter Avaṇṭaphala.1.1.=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. HOLY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AVAṆṬAPHALA . PRODUCTS 381. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER AVAṆṬAPHALADĀYAKA The Blessed One named Sataraṃsī is the Self-Controlling One who is not defeated. Having a desire to live alone, the Perfectly Enlightened One went on to beg for food. With fruit in my hand, I have seen the Taurean and have approached Him. With a pure mind, with a joyful mind, I offered the fruit of avaṇṭa . (Since) I have offered fruit ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Avaṇṭaphaladāyaka[1] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Avaṇṭaphaladāyaka is the first part. –OoOoo– 382. CHRONICLES OF ELDER LABUJADĀYAKA I was a temple assistant in Bandhumatī city. I saw the Buddha, the Immaculate, moving in the air. I took the bread fruit and made an offering to the supreme Buddha. One of great fame received, while standing in space. After I had offered the fruit to the Buddha with a pure mind, I had the arising of joy, (which is) the source of happiness in the present time. Then I attained immense bliss and supreme peace. There are also jewels that arise (for me) when I am born here and there. Since I have offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 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 Labujadāyaka[2] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Labujadāyaka is the second part. –OoOoo– 383. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER UDUMBARAPHALADĀYAKA The Supreme Being dwelt on the banks of the Vinatā River. I have seen the Buddha, the Immaculate, who is attentive, extremely concentrated. Having gained faith in him, who has been cleansed of defilements, I took figs and offered them to the supreme Buddha. Since I have offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Udumbaraphaladāyaka[3] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Udumbaraphaladāyaka is the third part. –OoOoo– 384. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PILAKKHAPHALADĀYAKA After seeing the Buddha Atthadassī, who had great fame, at the end of the forest, I offered the pilakkha fruit with a pure mind, with a joyful mind. Since I have offered fruit (before) one thousand eight hundred kalpas, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 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 Pilakkhaphaladāyaka[4] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Pilakkhaphaladāyaka is the fourth part. –OoOoo– 385. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PHĀRUSAPHALADĀYAKA While the Perfectly Enlightened One, whose skin was bright yellow, who received the offerings, was walking on the road, I offered the fruit of the pharusa . (Since) I have offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 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 Phārusaphaladāyaka[5] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Phārusaphaladāyaka is the fifth part. –OoOoo– 386. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER VALLIPHALADĀYAKA At that time, all the people gathered and went to the forest. Then, while searching for fruit, they obtained fruit. There, I saw the Fully Enlightened One, the Self-Controlling One, the one who was not defeated. With a pure mind, with a joyful mind, I offered valli fruit . Since I have offered fruit thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 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 Valliphaladāyaka[6] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Valliphaladāyaka is the sixth part. –OoOoo– 387. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER KADALIPHALADĀYAKA I have seen a World Leader like a kaṇikāra tree burning brightly, like the moon on a full moon day, like a lamp shining. I took the banana and offered it to the Guru. With a pure faith, with joy in mind, I bowed down and left. Since I have offered fruit thirty-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 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 Kadaliphaladāyaka[7] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Kadaliphaladāyaka is the seventh part. –OoOoo– 388. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PANASAPHALADĀYAKA At that time, the Enlightened One, Ajjuna, dwelt in the Himalayas. He is the Wise One, accomplished in conduct, and skilled in concentration. I took a jīvajīvaka jackfruit the size of a jar of water. I have placed it in a pot of leaves and have made an offering to the Guru. Since I have offered fruit ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. 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 Panasaphaladāyaka [8] said these verses thus. The record of the elder Panasaphaladāyaka is the eighth part. –OoOoo– 389. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SOṆAKOṬIVĪSA During the Dharma period of (Buddha) Vipassī, a cave was built by me for the Sangha of the four directions in the city of Bandhumā. After lining the cave's ground with sheets, I made a donation. With an elated heart, with a joyful mind, I then fulfilled the wish that: “ May I please the Fully Enlightened One, may attain ordination, and may attain the supreme peace, unsurpassed Nirvana .” Because of that very pure factor, I have reincarnated for ninety kalpas. Whether I become a God or a human, I am radiant, a person of merit that has been created (before). Then, by virtue of a remnant of karma, here in my last life I was born as the only son of the great protector at Campā. As soon as I was born, I heard that my father had made this wish: " I will give you twenty koṭi (two hundred million) money, not a single penny ." My hairs, four fingers long, are grown on both soles of my feet. They are slender, soft to the touch, as pretty as cotton. Ninety lifetimes have passed, this life is another, I do not know that the feet are placed on the unlined ground. I have satisfied the Fully Enlightened One, I have ordained into the family life. And the status of Arahant was attained by me. I obtained a cool state, attained Nirvana. The All-Knowing One has identified me as the first among those who have exerted themselves diligently, and whose contraband or have been eradicated, an Arahant, possessing six superior knowledge, possessing great spiritual power. Since I have made almsgiving ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the cave offering. 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. My afflictions have been burned, all existences have been erased. After breaking the bondage as a male elephant (untied), I lived free of lust. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six superior wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. At the great lake of Anotatta, in front of the Order of Bhikkhus, the elder Soṇa Koṭivisa answered the question when asked. The Venerable Soṇa Koṭivisa uttered these verses thus. The Chronicles of the Elder Soṇakoṭivisa is the ninth part. –OoOoo– 390. SIGNATURE PUBBAKAMMAPILOTIKA In the forest of various fragrances near the lake of Anotatta, on the flat surface of a lovely rock that is glittered with various jewels. Surrounded by a large Sangha of bhikkhus, the World Leader, sitting there, explained his past deeds: “ Listen, monks, to me. Whatever karma has been created by Me, if it is petty karma, it will ripen even if it is in the Buddha's being . In other previous lives, I was a scoundrel named Munāḷī. I have slandered the Paccekabuddha Sarabhū, (He is) the one who does no wrong . As a result of that karmic accomplishment, I have been reincarnated in hell for a long time for many thousands of kalpas and have received painful feelings . Due to the remnants of that karma, here in my last life I received slander for the cause of (the wandering female wanderer) Sundarika . Sabbābhibh Buddha had a Disciple named Nanda. Because of that false accusation, I have been reincarnated in hell for a long time . I have transmigrated in hell for ten thousand years. Having attained human nature, I have received many false accusations . Due to the remnants of that karma, Ciñcamānavikā falsely accused Me of being unreal in front of a crowd of people . I was a wise brahmin, honored and respected. I taught spells to five hundred young men in the great forest . The hermit Bhīma, possessing the five supreme knowledge, having great divine power, went to that place. And after seeing him come, I falsely accused him of not doing anything wrong . Then I said to my disciples: 'This hermit has enjoyment of sensual pleasures.' Even while I was speaking, young men happily followed . Then all the young men, while begging from house to house, said to the crowd: 'This hermit has a life of sensual pleasures.' As a result of that kamma, all these five hundred bhikkhus suffered slander, for the cause of (the wandering female wanderer) Sundarika . In the past, for wealth reasons I killed my half-brother (same father). I rushed into the treacherous gorge and crushed it with a rock . As a result of that kamma, Devadatta threw a rock and broke the big toe of my foot due to the fragment of the rock . Before, I was a boy playing on the main road. After seeing the Paccekabuddha, I threw a stone on the path (at that Buddha) . As a result of that kamma, here in his last life Devadatta arranged assassins for the purpose of killing Me . Previously, I was an elephant rider. (Seeing) the supreme sage, single-mindedly enlightened, going around for alms, I used an elephant to attack him . As a result of that kamma, in the city of Giribbaja the angry elephant Nālāgirī approached Me . I was the king, the ruler. I killed the man with the spear. As a result of that karmic accomplishment, I was fiercely burned in hell . Due to the remnants of that karma, now the entire skin of my feet is uncomfortable, because karma has not been destroyed . I was a fisherman in the fisherman's village. After seeing the fish being killed, I was filled with joy . As a result of that karmic accomplishment, there was pain in my head. And when Viḍūdabha rebelled, all the Sakya clans were killed . At the time of the Dhamma of (Buddha) Phussa, I rebuked the Sravakas, saying: 'You should chew, eat barley, and do not eat rice sālī.' As a result of that kamma, I (right) ate barley for three months. At that time, invited by the Brahmin, I dwelt in Verañjā . As the wrestling was progressing, I knocked down the son of the Malla. As a result of that karmic accomplishment, there was pain in my back . I was a physician. I gave the millionaire's son an enema. As a result of that accomplishment, I have diarrhea . At that time, I was Jotipala. I said to the Venerable Kassapa: 'Enlightenment is a very difficult attainment, where is it to those who shave their heads?' As a result of that kamma, I practiced many difficult deeds for six years at Uruvelā, after which I attained Enlightenment . I have not attained supreme Enlightenment by this (Middle Way) path. Stopped by past karma, I sought the wrong path (asceticism) . I have an end to good and evil, I have turned away from all vexation, I have no sorrow, no sorrow, I will enter Nirvana, no more defilements ." Thus has the Conqueror, who has attained the full power of the supreme knowledge, before the Assembly of bhikkhus, at the great lake of Anotatta, expounded thus. Thus the Blessed One spoke of a Dhamma discourse called Pubbakamma-pilotika [9] which refers to one's past actions like that. The Chronicle of the Perfectly Enlightened Buddha Pubbakammapilotika is the tenth part. –OoOoo– SUMMARY avaṇṭa fruit , also bread fruit, fig, and pilakkha fruit, pharusa fruit , valli fruit , and banana flavor, jackfruit, Koṭivīsa flavor, and the signature " Pubbakammapiloti " of the Great Hermit; (total) there are ninety-one verses counted by the wise. The Avaṇṭaphala product is the thirty-ninth chapter. (The fourteenth chant).END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.9/2/2022.