The Sacred Chronicles I – Sereyyaka Item.VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THE WOMEN OF THE SAKYA CLAN CHAN TANH. HOLY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS SEREYYAKA PRODUCTS 121. CHRONICLES OF ELDER SEREYYAKA As a teacher, well versed in mantras, well versed in the three Vedas, while standing in the open air, I saw the Leader of the World. The Great Hermit is like a lion roaming in the forest, like a king tiger without fear, like an elephant mātaṅga (of age) abstinent in three places. I took the sereyya flower and threw it in the air. Due to the power of the Buddha, (these flowers) gathered everywhere. The Great Hero, the All-Knowing, the World Leader made a vow. The flower roofs around were sprinkled on the Taurus. Then the veil of the flower, with the inner stalks and outer rims, became a canopy for seven days and then disappeared. And after seeing that wondrous miracle, I made my mind pure and confident in the Buddha, the Good One, the World Leader. Because of that purity of mind in my heart, motivated by the element of purity, I did not go to a miserable state for a hundred thousand kalpas. (Formerly) fifteen thousand kalpas, these twenty-five (same) Cittamālā were the Wheel-turning Kings of great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six transcendental wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The venerable thera Sereyyaka[1] uttered these verses thus. The Chronicles of Elder Sereyyaka is the first part. –OoOoo– 122. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PUPPHATHŪPIYA Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Kukkuṭa. In the center of that mountain lived a brahmin skilled in mantras. There are five thousand students who always surround me. They were the ones (sleeping) who woke up first (me) and were confident in the spells. “ Our teacher, the Buddha has appeared in the world, please know about it. The noble Conqueror has thirty-two good marks and eighty minor marks, whose halo is like the shining sun ." After listening to the words of the disciples, the brahmin skilled in spells left the hermitage and asked the disciples for directions to the area where the Great Hero the World Leader resided. . I have bowed down to that direction (towards) the Conqueror, who is unmatched. With an elated mind, with a joyful mind, I honored that Tathagata. “ Hey disciples, come. We will go and meet the Tathagata. After prostrating at the feet of the Master, we will listen to the Dharma of the Conqueror ." I went alone and I got sick. While being tormented by the illness, I went to the foot rest house to rest. After summoning all the disciples, I asked them about the Tathagata: "What is the virtue of the Protector of the World, the one who has absolute Enlightenment? ” When I asked them, they answered according to what they saw. You have respectfully described that supreme Buddha as he was in front of me. After listening to their words, I calmed my mind. After making the stupa with flowers, I ended up staying there. After cremating my body, they went to see the Buddha. They folded their hands and bowed down to the Guru. After making the stupa of flowers for the Great Hermit, the Great Hermit, I did not go to a miserable state for a hundred thousand kalpas. (Formerly) forty-four thousand kalpas, sixteen Kingslayers (with the same name) Aggisama were the Wheel-turning Kings of great power. (Formerly) twenty thousand kalpas, thirty-eight lords (same) Ghatāsana were Wheel-turners. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six transcendental wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Pupphathūpiya[2] uttered these verses like that. The record of the elder Pupphathūpiya is the second part. –OoOoo– 123. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PĀYĀSADĀYAKA (I have seen) the Perfectly Enlightened One, whose skin color is bright yellow, has thirty-two good generals leading the Order of Bhikkhus coming out of the vast forest. Wanting to make an offering, I have prepared milk rice in a very precious metal plate and have offered it to the able. At that time, the World-Honored One, the World-Honored One, the Human Bull, skillfully stepped on the walking path in the sky above the air. And after seeing that wondrous miracle that made my hair flutter, after putting down the metal plate I bowed down to (Buddha) Vipassī. “ The All-Knowing One, You are the God who lives in (the world includes) gods and humans. White Great Sage, out of compassion, please accept it ." Knowing my intention, the World-Honored One, the All-Knowing, the World Leader, the Guru, and the Great Sage in the world received it. Since I made almsgiving ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of the milk rice dish. Forty-one kalpas ago, I was a king-slayer named Buddha, a Wheel-turning-King who attained seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six transcendental wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Venerable Venerable Payāsadāyaka[3] uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Payāsadāyaka is the third part. –OoOoo– 124. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER GANDHODAKIYA After I sat down in the noble place of the castle, I saw the Conqueror Vipassī, the All-Knowing, who destroys darkness, like a shining kakudha tree. The Leader of the World (is) walking not far from the castle. His radiance radiates like the light of the sun. And I took the fragrant water and sprinkled it on the supreme Buddha. With that faith in my heart, I ended up living there. (Since) I sprinkled fragrant water ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. Thirty-one kalpas ago, (I was) a Kingslayer named Sugandha, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, eight liberation, and six transcendental wisdom have been (I) attained; I have been practicing the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable Gandhodakiya uttered these verses thus. The record of the elder Gandhodakiya is the fourth part. –OoOoo– 125. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER SAMMUKHĀTHAVIKA While reassuring the people, I explained the omens that signaled the birth of a Vipassi: “ The Buddha will appear in the world . And whoever, at the time of his birth, was shaken by the ten thousand worlds, he is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eyes (who is) preaching the Dharma . And whoever was born with a source of immense light, he is now the World Honored One, the Teacher, the One with the Eye, who preaches the Dharma . And whoever, while giving birth, stopped flowing, that person is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eye, who preaches the Dharma . And whoever, during his birth in the hell of Avīci, did not burn, that person is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eye, who preaches the Dhamma . And whoever did not fly while giving birth, he is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eye, who preaches the Dharma . And whoever, while giving birth, the wind ceases to blow, that person is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eyes (who is) preaching the Dharma . And whoever, at the time of his birth, all the jewels were glowing, he is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eye, who preaches the Dharma . And whoever, during his birth, took seven steps, is now the Blessed One, the Teacher, the One with the Eye, who preaches the Dharma . And as soon as he was born, the Perfectly Enlightened One, illuminating all directions, he uttered mighty words; this is the custom of the buddhas. ” After moving the people, I praised the World Leader. After paying homage to the Fully Enlightened One, I left, facing east. (Since) I have praised the Buddha ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of praise. Ninety kalpas ago, (I was) Sammukhāthavika, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven treasures, with great power. 89 kalpas ago, (I was) a man named Paṭhavidundubhī, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. Eighty-eight kalpas ago, (I was) a king-slayer named Obhāsa, a Wheel-turner, accomplished with the seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 87 kalpas ago, (I was) a person named Saritacchedana, a Wheel-turning King who attained the seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. Eighty-six kalpas ago, (I was) Agginibbāpana, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. Eighty-five kalpas ago, (I was) a man named Gatipacchedana, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, with great power. 84 kalpas ago, (I was) a king named Vātasama, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. 83 kalpas ago, (I was) a man named Ratanapajjala, a Wheel-turning King, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, of great power. 82 kalpas ago, (I was) a man named Padavikkamana, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, with great power. Eighty-one kalpas ago, (I was) a king named Vilokana, a Wheel-turning King who attained the seven kinds of treasures and possessed great power. Eighty eons ago, (I was) a kingslayer named Girisāra, 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 Elder Sammukhāthavika[4] spoke these verses like that. The record of the elder Sammukhāthavika is the fifth part. –OoOoo– 126. CHRONICLES OF ELDER KUSUMĀSANIYA I was a Brahmin in the city of Dhaññavatī in terms of appearance, in terms of tradition including writing and ritual. Being well versed in the three Vedas, I was well acquainted with omens, words, and grammar, and I taught my students incantations. Wanting to make an offering while reuniting with my parents, I placed five bunches of green lotuses on a small chair. At that time, the Blessed One Vipassī, the Human Bull, led the Order of Bhikkhus, while making all directions shine. After arranging the seats, I invited the Great Sage. After spreading out the flower(s), I brought (the Buddha) to my house. Having gained faith, I personally offered to the Buddha the food that was already in my house. Knowing when he had finished his meal, I offered a bouquet of flowers. The All-Knowing One, having spoken joyfully, had gone, facing north. Since I have offered flowers ninety-one kalpas ago, I have no longer known suffering; this is the fruit of the offering of flowers. In the preceding life, I was king Varadassana, 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 Elder Kusumāsaniya[5] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Kusumāsaniya is the sixth part. –OoOoo– 127. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PHALADĀYAKA As a teacher, well versed in mantras, well versed in the three Vedas, I lived in a hermitage not far from the Himalayas. I have offerings to the fire, white lotus flowers and fruit. After putting it in the basket, I hung it up at the top of the tree. The Knower of the World Padumuttara, the recipient of offerings, intended to help me, and while begging for food he approached me. With pure faith, with joy in mind, I offered fruit to the Buddha. I have been a source of happiness, a source of happiness in the present time for myself. The Perfectly Enlightened One, whose skin color is bright yellow, who received offerings, stood in the air and said this verse: " Due to this fruit offering and due to the aspirational powers of volition, (this person) does not go to a miserable state for a hundred thousand kalpas ." Because of that pure factor, I have enjoyed success. After giving up the odds, I attained Immovable status. Seven hundred kalpas ago, I was King Sumaṅgala, a Wheel-turner, accomplished in the seven treasures, of great power. Four (wisdom) analysis, ―(as above)― I have practiced the teachings of the Buddha. The Venerable thera Phaladāyaka[6] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Phaladāyaka is the seventh part. –OoOoo– 128. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER ĀṆASAÑÑAKA I live in the hill country in the Himalayas. After seeing the shining sand, I remembered the supreme Buddha that: “ In wisdom there is nothing to compare, nothing to rival the Guru. After knowing all the dharmas, he was liberated through wisdom . White Superman, I salute Thee! O Supreme Being, I salute Thee! There is no equal to His wisdom even first-class wisdom. ” After making my mind pure in wisdom (the Buddha), I was happy in the heavens for one kalpa. In the remaining lives, good things have been done by me. Since I attained that contemplation ninety-one kalpas ago, I have known no suffering; this is the fruit of wisdom contemplation. Seventy-three kalpas ago, (I was) the only one named Pulinapupphiya, the Wheel-turning King, accomplished in the seven kinds of treasures, with great power. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Ñāṇasaññaka[7] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Ñāṇasaññaka is the eighth part. –OoOoo– 129. CHRONICLES OF ELDER GANDHAPUPPHIYA The Fully Enlightened Vipassī with a brilliant golden skin color, worthy of offerings, leading the Disciples, had left the monastery. After seeing the Supreme Buddha, the All-Knowing, the destroyer of darkness, with a pure mind, with a joyful mind, I offered fragrant flowers. Because of such faith in my heart towards the Lord of men, I became rejoicing, and with rejoicing I paid homage to the Tathagata again. (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-one kalpas ago, (I was) a kingslayer named Caraṇa, 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 Gandhapupphiya [8] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Gandhapupphiya is the ninth part. –OoOoo– 130. CHRONICLES OF THE ELDER PADUMAPŪJAKA Not far from the Himalayas there is a mountain called Gotama covered with various kinds of trees, which is the abode of great groups of beings. And there was a hermitage built in the center of that mountain. Surrounded by my students, I lived in a hermitage. “ Hey, groups of my students, bring me the pink lotus. We will make offerings to the Buddha, the Lord of mankind like that .” They replied, " Yes ," and brought me a pink lotus. At that place, after determining the object, I offered it to the Buddha. At that time, I gathered my students and gave a good teaching: " Do not be distracted, not to be distracted is the source of peace ." Having given such instruction to students who accepted that teaching, attached to the virtue of non-distraction, I then passed away. (Since) I offered the flower ninety-one kalpas ago, I no longer know suffering; this is the fruit of making offerings to the Buddha. (Previously) 51 kalpas, I have been King Jaluttama, a Wheel-turner, accomplished with the seven treasures, of great power. xxxx. Four analytical (wisdom), ―nt― I have practiced the Buddha's teaching. The Venerable Elder Padumapūjaka[9] spoke these verses thus. The record of the elder Padumapūjaka is the tenth part. –OoOoo– SUMMARY The Sereyyaka, who has a flower stupa, tastes (offering) rice milk, tastes (sprayed) fragrant water, tastes praises, tastes seats, tastes (offers) fruit, tastes contemplation, flowers fragrant, taste pink lotus; (total) 105 verses were reported by those who saw the benefit. The Sereyyaka Chapter is the thirteenth 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.6/2/2022.