The Sacred Chronicles I – Section Suparicariya1=2.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. HOLY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS SUPERRICARIYA PRODUCTS 161. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SUPARICARIYA After leaving the vast forest, the Sovereign of men, the Human-Taurus, the Right-eyed One named Paduma preached the Dharma. There was a meeting of the yakshas not far from the Great Hermit. Because of that work, the yakshas came and immediately considered. Aware of the Buddha's words and the teaching of the Immortal, with a pure mind, with a joyful mind, I clapped my hands and served (Him). Look at the fruits of well-practiced service to the Master, I have not gone to the miserable state in thirty thousand kalpas. Two thousand nine hundred kalpas ago, (I was) a man named Samalaṅkata, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in 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 Supāricariya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Supāricariya is the first part. –OoOoo– 162. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER KAṆAVERAPUPPHIYA The Blessed One named Siddhattha, the world's Chief Elder, the Human Bull, leading the Sravakas, walked in the city. I have been honored to be the watchman in the king's harem. I went near the castle and saw the World Leader. I took the kaṇavera flower and scattered it in the Assembly of Bhikkhus. I did it many times at the Buddha, then scattered many more times. (Since) I offered the flower ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the flower offering. Eighty-seven kalpas ago, four (with the same) name Mahiddhika were Wheel-turning Kings who had accomplished seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Kaṇaverapupphiya[35] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Kaṇaverapupphiya is the second part. –OoOoo– 163. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER KHAJJAKADĀYAKA Previously, I certainly made an offering of fruit to the Blessed One Tissa. And I offered the coconut that was recognized as edible. After I had offered that fruit to the Buddha, the Great Hermit Tissa, I was glad that he had done the job as planned, I had been reborn as desired. Since I have made almsgiving ninety-two kalpas ago, I have not known suffering; this is the fruit of the fruit offering. Thirteen kalpas ago, I was King Indasama, 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. Venerable Venerable Khajjakadāyaka[36] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Khajjakadāyaka is the third part. –OoOoo– 164. CHRONICLES OF ELDER DESAPŪJAKA As for the World Honored One Atthadassī, the World's Most High, the Human Bull, He ascended to the sky and traveled by air. Having gained faith, I made offerings with my own hands to whatever area the Guru, the Great Wise, had gone to and stayed in that area. (Since) I have seen the Great Sage (before) one thousand eight hundred kalpas, I no longer know the suffering realm; this is the fruit of the offering of the area (the Buddha stood). (Formerly) one thousand and one hundred kalpas, (I was) a man named Gosujāta, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of 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. Venerable Venerable Desapūjaka[37] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Desapūjaka is the fourth part. –OoOoo– 165. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER KAṆIKĀRACCHADANIYA The Fully Enlightened One Vessabhū, the Most High of the world, the Human Bull, the Wise One went deep into the great forest for a mid-day rest. At that time, I collected the kaṇikāra flower and made an umbrella. After making the flower canopy, I offered it to the Buddha. (Since) I offered the flower thirty-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Twenty kalpas ago, eight slaying kings (with the same name) Soṇṇābha were Wheel-turning Kings who had accomplished 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 Elder Kaṇikāracchadaniya[38] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Kaṇikāracchadaniya is the fifth part. –OoOoo– 166. CHRONICLES OF ELDER SAPPIDĀYAKA At that time, the Blessed One named Phussa, the recipient of offerings, the Hero, while helping the crowd to achieve Nirvana, he was on the road. In sequence, the Blessed One approached me. Therefore, I took the bowl and offered the liquid butter and cooking oil. Ever since I've offered melted butter ninety-two kalpas ago, I've known no more suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of melted butter. 56 kalpas ago, I was the only Samodaka, the Wheel-turning King, accomplished in the seven 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. Venerable Venerable Sappidāyaka[39] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Sappidāyaka is the sixth part. –OoOoo– 167. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER YŪTHIKĀPUPPHIYA I (have) moved downstream on the banks of the Candabhāgā river. I saw the Self-Master in that place, like the king sālā tree in full bloom. I took the yūthika flower and approached the Great Sage. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I offered it to the Buddha. (Since) I have offered flowers ninety-four kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Sixty-seven kalpas ago, I was the only Samuddhara, the Wheel-turner, 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 Yūthikāpupphiya[40] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Yūthikāpupphiya is the seventh part. –OoOoo– 168. CHRONICLES OF ELDER DUSSADĀYAKA I was then the king's son in the lovely city of Tivarā. After receiving the gift, I offered it to An Tinh. The Buddha approved and touched the cloth with his hand. After accepting, (Buddha) Siddhattha flew up into the sky in the sky. While the Buddha was walking, the cloths ran after him. There I made my mind pure; Buddha is our great figure. Since I have offered the cloth ninety-four kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of the cloth. Sixty-seven kalpas ago, at that time I was a Wheel-turning King, a lord of men named Parisuddha, 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 Dussadāyaka[41] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Dussadāyaka is the eighth part. –OoOoo– 169. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SAMĀDAPAKA In the city of Bandhumatī, there was a large assembly of lay people. I was the elite among them, and they were my associates. After gathering all of them, I encouraged the meritorious work: “ We will make a garland for the Congregation which is the supreme Phuoc Dien .” According to the force of my wish, they replied, " Very well," and they completed the wreath. (I said): " Let us offer to (Buddha) Vipassī ." Since I have offered garlands ninety-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of the garland offering. Fifty-nine kalpas ago, I was the only ruler of the people named Ādeyya, the mighty King of Wheels. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Samādapaka spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Samādapaka is the ninth part. –OoOoo– 170. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PAÑCAṄGULIYA The Blessed One named Tissa was the Chief Elder of the world, the Human Bull. (I have seen) the sage, who is skilled in abiding (meditation), is entering the house. I took the fragrant garland and drew near to the Conqueror. Precisely not to disturb the Fully Enlightened One, I offered a handful of five fingers (flowers). (Since) I have offered the fragrance ninety-two kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of a pinch of five fingers (flowers). Seventy-two kalpas ago, a king named Sayampabha was a Wheel-turner, 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. Venerable Venerable Pañcaṅguliya[42] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Pañcaṅguliya is the tenth part. –OoOoo– SUMMARY The taste of good service, the taste of the flower ka ṇavera , the taste of edible things, the taste of the regional offering, the flower ka ṇikāra , the offering of melted butter, the flower of yūthika , the offering of the cloth, the garland, and a pinch of five fingers; (total) there are fifty-four verses. The Supāricariya is the seventeenth chapter.END=NAM MO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA.( 3 TIMES ).WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=BUDDHIST DHARMA WHEEL GOLDEN MONATERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.10/2/2022.