བསྐལ་པ་བཟང་པོ།
The Good Eon
The engendering of the mind of awakening
Bhadrakalpika
འཕགས་པ་བསྐལ་པ་བཟང་པོ་ཞེས་བྱ་བ་ཐེག་པ་ཆེན་པོའི་མདོ།
’phags pa bskal pa bzang po zhes bya ba theg pa chen po’i mdo
The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra “The Good Eon”
Āryabhadrakalpikanāmamahāyānasūtra
Toh 94
Degé Kangyur vol. 45 (mdo sde, ka), folios 1.b–340.a
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Table of Contents
Summary
While resting in a park outside the city of Vaiśālī, the Buddha is approached by the bodhisattva Prāmodyarāja, who requests meditation instruction. The Buddha proceeds to give a teaching on a meditative absorption called elucidating the way of all phenomena and subsequently delivers an elaborate discourse on the six perfections. Prāmodyarāja then learns that all the future buddhas of the Good Eon are now present in the Blessed One’s audience of bodhisattvas. Responding to Prāmodyarāja’s request to reveal the names under which these present bodhisattvas will be known as buddhas in the future, the Buddha first lists these names, and then goes on to describe the circumstances surrounding their birth, awakening, and teaching in the world. In the sūtra’s final section, we learn how each of these great bodhisattvas who are on the path to buddhahood first developed the mind of awakening.
Acknowledgements
Translated by the Dharmachakra Translation Committee under the guidance of Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche. Thomas Doctor produced the translation and Andreas Doctor, Anya Zilman, and Nika Jovic compared the draft translation with the original Tibetan and edited the text. The introduction was written by Thomas Doctor and the 84000 editorial team.
The translation was completed under the patronage and supervision of 84000: Translating the Words of the Buddha.
The generous sponsorship of Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, Zhou Tian Yu, Chen Yi Qin, Zhou Xun, Zhao Xuan, Chen Kun, and Zhuo Yue, which helped make the work on this translation possible, is most gratefully acknowledged.
The Translation
The Noble Great Vehicle Sūtra
The Good Eon
The engendering of the mind of awakening
When the Blessed One had spoken these words, the bodhisattva Prāmodyarāja once more addressed him: “Excellent, O Blessed One, excellent. Now please make clear the identity of the blessed buddhas before whom these blessed buddhas of the Good Eon first gave rise to the mind of awakening. Please also state the roots of virtue that allowed them to venerate those buddhas [F.288.a] and give rise to the mind of awakening.”
In reply, the Blessed One spoke these words to the bodhisattva Prāmodyarāja: “Prāmodyarāja, listen carefully and keep my words in mind; I shall explain.”
“Respected Blessed One, so be it,” answered the bodhisattva Prāmodyarāja and he listened accordingly. Then the Blessed One spoke:
“The thus-gone Krakucchanda
Offered golden parasols
To the thus-gone Moon of Humanity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Kanakamuni, when a garland maker,
Offered a garland of sumanā flowers
To the thus-gone Lion Gait
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kāśyapa, when the son of a brahmin,
Offered a belt
To the thus-gone Supreme Campaka
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The bodhisattva Maitreya, when the universal monarch named Illuminator,
Invited the well-gone Powerful
To the midday meal
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Siṃha
Offered a refuse rag the size of a palm
To the thus-gone Melodious Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of unexcelled awakening.
“The well-gone Pradyota, when a merchant,
Offered a precious jewel
To the thus-gone Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of unexcelled awakening.
“The thus-gone Muni
Offered a parasol made of pearls [F.288.b]
To the thus-gone Compelling Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of unexcelled awakening.
“The second thus-gone with the name of Kusuma
Offered toothsticks
To the well-gone Truly Superior Glory
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sunetra, when a householder,
Offered a multistoried mansion
To the thus-gone Excellent Speaker
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sārthavāha
Offered seats of red sandalwood
To the thus-gone Seeing the Truth
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahābāhu, when a musician,
Offered a flute in the city
To the thus-gone Supreme Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nakṣatrarāja, when a cattle herder,
Offered tāmbūla flowers
To the thus-gone Melody Gift
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Oṣadhi, when a chariot maker,
Offered a small lamp
To the thus-gone Sweet Fragrance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered woven tassels
To the thus-gone Flashing Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Ketu, when a farmer,
Scattered flower petals
Before the thus-gone Radiant Lotus
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.289.a]
“The well-gone Mahāprabha, when a city beggar,
Offered a lamp
To the sage, the thus-gone Great Lamp,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Muktiskandha, when a cobbler,
Offered a set of footwear
To the thus-gone Brahmā Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vairocana, when a universal monarch,
Offered eighty-four thousand talibati191
To the thus-gone Destroyer of Doubt
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūryagarbha, when a brahmin boy,
Offered kośātaka flowers
To the thus-gone Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arciṣmat, when a city beggar,
Offered grass torches
To the thus-gone Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Suprabha, when guarding a forest,
Offered campaka flowers
To the thus-gone Delightful Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Aśoka, when the son of a merchant,
Offered karṇikā flowers
To the thus-gone Destroyer of Doubt
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Tiṣya, when the son of a householder,
Offered a pair of jeweled footwear
To the thus-gone Merit Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pradyota, when a seafaring merchant,
Offered a bed made of red sandalwood
To the thus-gone Excellent Sight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mālādhārin, when the son of a householder, [F.289.b]
Offered kakaniya incense
To the thus-gone Delightful Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇaprabha, when a gold dealer,192
Offered a single flower
To the thus-gone Incomparable
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arthadarśin, when a universal monarch,
Offered a thousand multistoried houses
To the thus-gone Treasury of Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pradīpa, when the son of a dealer in fragrant oils,
Offered a bathhouse with sixty million attendants
To the thus-gone Playful Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prabhūta, when a garment merchant,
Offered rolls of fine cloth193
To the thus-gone Expansive Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vaidya, when a physician’s son,
Offered small balls of incense
To the thus-gone Without Banner
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūrata, when an oil producer,
Offered a lamp
To the thus-gone Superior Conqueror
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ūrṇa, when a garland maker,
Offered red utpalas
To the thus-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍha, when a universal monarch of strength,
Offered eighty-four jewel-studded seats
To the thus-gone Indomitable
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Śrīdeva, when a seafaring merchant,
Offered a canopy of precious jewels that shone for one league
To the thus-gone Radiant Mass of Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.290.a]
“The well-gone Duṣpradharṣa, when a timber merchant,
Offered toothsticks
To the thus-gone Steadfast Movement
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Guṇadhvaja, when a water donor,
Offered water containers
To the well-gone Delightful Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Rāhu, when a garland maker’s son,
Offered a set of golden footwear
To the thus-gone Infinite Form
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gaṇin, when a bath attendant,
Offered bathing soap
To the thus-gone Lucid Heart
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Brahmaghoṣa, when a cattle herder,
Offered a full measure of flour
To the thus-gone Beautiful Melody upon his awakening,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍhasaṃdhi, when a cowrie-shell merchant’s son,
Offered a handful of cowries
To the well-gone Gone Immutably upon his awakening,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered songs and music
To the thus-gone Infinite Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prabhaṃkara, when a universal monarch,
Offered precious garments
To the thus-gone Light of Compiled Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Mahāmeru
Offered seven aśoka flowers
To the thus-gone Abiding Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sañjayin, when king of Jambudvīpa,
Offered a golden canopy
To the well-gone Delighting in Liberation
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nirbhaya, when a musician,
Offered musical veneration by beating big drums
To the thus-gone Giver of Fearlessness
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratna, when a chief minister,
Offered a garland saturated with incense
To the thus-gone Nectar Maker
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered a fine throne
To the thus-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Balasena, when a royal physician,
Offered a myrobalan fruit
To the thus-gone Possessor of the Great Carriage
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kusumaraśmi, when the son of a goldsmith,
Offered a garland of jewels
To the well-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānapriya, when a maker of ornaments for children,
Offered flowers and incense195
To the thus-gone Worshiped in All Lands
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahātejas, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a canopy of fine fabrics
To the thus-gone Glorious Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Brahmā, when a cook,
Offered a ball of sugar
To the thus-gone Highest Teacher
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amitābha, when a hired laborer,
Offered a single parasol
To the thus-gone Array of Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.291.a]
“The thus-gone Nāgadatta, when a garland maker,
Offered a wreath of flowers
To the thus-gone Striding Lion
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍhakrama, when a jeweler,
Offered a jewel net
To the thus-gone Abandoning Doubt
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amoghadarśin, when the son of a medicine maker,
Invited the saṅgha of monks and provided medicine
To the well-gone Excellent Sight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vīryadatta, when a universal monarch,
Built one hundred thousand temples of red sandalwood
And covered them with fine cloth before the thus-gone Nectar Strength
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Bhadrapāla
Offering them satisfying food endowed with a hundred tastes for seven days,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nanda, when the son of a brahmin endowed with great power,
Offered a yak-tail fan with a jewel-studded handle
To the thus-gone Supreme Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Acyuta, when a royal messenger,
Offered fruit from Pāñcālī196
To the well-gone Hidden Faculty
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhadhvaja, when a farmer,
Offered myrobalan fruit
To the thus-gone Clear Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jaya, when a garden worker,
Offered harītakī fruit
To the thus-gone Unimpeded Wheel
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dhārmika, when a hero,
Offered banners [F.291.b]
To the thus-gone Nectar Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prāmodyarāja, when an incense merchant,
Offered and sprinkled handfuls of incense powder
Before the thus-gone Stūpa of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sārathi, when a young child,
Offered three palabata197
To the thus-gone Miraculous Display of Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Priyaṅgama, when a prince,
Offered silver flowers
To the thus-gone King of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Varuṇa, when a merchant,
Offered an alms bowl filled with honey
To the thus-gone Infinite Colors
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇabāhu, at the time of play,
Constructed a monastic walkway with a perimeter wall eight cubits long
For the thus-gone Great Strength
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gandhahastin, when the son of an incense merchant,
Sprinkled a monastic walkway with fragrant water
For the thus-gone Array of Liberation
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vilocana, when a garment merchant,
Offered flower parasols
To the thus-gone Unobscured Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Meghasvara, when a potter,
Offered fragrances and a water pot
To the thus-gone Lion Gait
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sucintita, when three years old,
Offered lotus flowers
To the thus-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sumanas, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a garland of sumanā flowers
To the thus-gone Energy Gift
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.292.a]
“The well-gone Vimala, when a weaver,
Offered a woolen robe198
To the thus-gone Excellent Sight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Śaśin, when an elephant tamer,
Offered a cubit of flower garlands
To the thus-gone Excellent Form
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahāyaśas, when a city beggar,
Offered flowers
To the thus-gone Famed Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maṇicūḍa, when a boy,
Offered a handful of earth
To the thus-gone Jewel Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Ugra, when a divine son,
Offered a divine palace
To the thus-gone Majestic Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhagati, when a parasol maker,
Offered a leaf parasol during the hot season
To the thus-gone Gone to Liberation
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Druma, when a herdsman,
Offered fine linen at trees by the roadside
To the thus-gone Array of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vijitāvin, when a cowherd,
Offered an alms bowl filled with milk
To the thus-gone Mind of Certainty
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prajñākūṭa, when a monk,
Offered a Dharma seat to be used for a day
To the thus-gone Crest of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Susthita, when a shoemaker,
Offered shoes with one lining199
To the thus-gone Immutable Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.292.b]
“The thus-gone Mati, when a worker,
Offered tasty drink
To the thus-gone Intelligence in Practice
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered bathing cloths
To the thus-gone Excellent Form
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Amitabuddhi, when a guide,
Offered a bed at the foot of a tree
To the well-gone Truth Speaker
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Surūpa, when a general,
Offered five utpalas
To the thus-gone Melodious Voice
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānin, when a monk living in solitude,
Offered a well-swept monastic walkway
To the thus-gone Excellent Sight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Raśmi, when a chariot maker,
Offered a bed worth one thousand
To the thus-gone Infinite Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dṛḍhavrata, when a garland maker,
Offered a canopy of flowers
To the well-gone Delightful Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Maṅgala, when a wood gatherer,
Offered service during a snowstorm
To the thus-gone Famed Chariot
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Satyaketu, when a bath attendant,
Washed the face
Of the thus-gone Flower of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Padma, when the son of a merchant,
Offered lotus flowers
To the thus-gone Radiant Flowers
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Nārāyaṇa, when an incense merchant,
Offered a multistoried mansion rubbed in red sandalwood [F.293.a]
To the thus-gone Hard to Subdue
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Subāhu, when a royal messenger,
Offered the three Dharma robes
To the thus-gone Speaker with Beautiful Voice and his ten millionfold following,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Jñānākara, when a champion about to enter the battlefield,
Offered a banner
To the well-gone Excellent Sight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Arciṣmat, when a physician,
Offered incense sticks
To the thus-gone Stūpa for Humanity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Brahmadatta, when a guide,
Showed the way
To the thus-gone Great Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnākara, when a ferryman,
Ferried the thus-gone Indestructible Departure
And his retinue of ten million hearers,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kusumadeva, when a jeweler,
Offered a parasol studded with precious jewels
To the thus-gone Clear Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sucintitārtha, when a prince,
Offered a canopy studded with precious jewels
To the thus-gone Melodious Voice
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dharmeśvara, when the son of a carpenter,
Constructed a bridge
For the well-gone Starlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pratibhānakūṭa, when the son of a merchant,
Offered welcome and perfect generosity [F.293.b]
To the thus-gone Wisdom Crest
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vajradhvaja, when a garden worker,
Offered mango fruit
To the thus-gone Merit Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Hitaiṣin, when the son of the leader of a city,
Received the vow of refraining from killing for one day
From the thus-gone Light of Merit
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vikrīḍitāvin, when a child in a village,
Offered an alms bowl filled with honey
To the thus-gone Source of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vigatatamas
Presented a lamp filled with māṣa bean oil
To the thus-gone Seeing the Ends of Existence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Rāhudeva, when a city beggar,
Offered hastabashaka201
To the thus-gone Joyous Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Merudhvaja, when a young leader of a group,
Offered a garland of flowers
To the well-gone Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gaṇiprabha, when a garland maker,
Offered a flower canopy
To the thus-gone Compelling Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnagarbha, when a bath attendant,
Washed the face
Of the thus-gone Diverse Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Atyuccagāmin, when a city beggar,
Prepared seats
For the thus-gone Strength of Discipline upon his entry into the city,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered meals [F.294.a]
To the thus-gone God of the Land
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Viṣāṇin, when a servant of others,
Offered an alms bowl filled with rice gruel
To the thus-gone Splendid Joy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇakīrti, during the giving of alms,
Offered cotton fabric the size of four finger widths
To the thus-gone Infinite Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Candrārka
Offered splendid monastic residences and ten leagues of garments and carpets
To the well-gone Granter of Sovereignty and his retinue of three hundred million,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūryaprabha, when a servant of others,
Offered an iron vessel
To the thus-gone Majestic Mountain
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jyotiṣka, when the son of a merchant,
Offered precious jewels shining their light across one league
To the thus-gone Clear Direction
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Siṃhaketu, when a captain’s son,
Offered a garland
To the thus-gone Excellent Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Velāmarāja, when a poet,
Offered verses of praise
To the well-gone Supreme Campaka
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Śrīgarbha
Rejoiced when others offered a meal to the saṅgha
To the thus-gone Great Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Bhavāntadarśin, when a garden worker,
Offered pure water
To the thus-gone Distinguished Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vidyutprabha, when the son of a hunter, [F.294.b]
Made and offered straw seats
To the thus-gone Heroic Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhadatta,203 when the son of a householder,
Offered land with sumanā flowers
To the well-gone Lotus Essence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Aparājitadhvaja
Escorted the thus-gone Nārāyaṇa
Along a dangerous route
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pramodyakīrti, when the son of a sugarcane juicer,
Made sugarcane juice
For the thus-gone Discerning Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍhavīrya, when the son of a brahmin,
Offered bathing soap
To the well-gone Infinite Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Saṃpannakīrti, when the son of an alcohol vendor,
Offered water in leaf vessels
To the thus-gone Lion’s Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vigatabhaya, when a prince,
Offered vārṣikī flowers in a leaf vessel
To the thus-gone Royal Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arhaddeva, when a chief minister,
Offered a one-league-large walled garden perfumed with agaru incense
To the well-gone Light of Delightful Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahāpradīpa, when he was destitute,
Offered a grass lantern
To the thus-gone Light of Merit
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokaprabha, when a divine son,
Offered a parasol of mandārava flowers
To the thus-gone Moonlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Surabhigandha, when an athlete,
Offered towels [F.295.a]
To the thus-gone Beautiful Limbs
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇāgradhārin, when a physician,
Offered incense and fine silk
To the thus-gone Unsullied Aim
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vigatatamas, when the son of a royal priest,
Offered a pearl garland
To the thus-gone Splendid Worthy One
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Siṃhahanu
Built a wooden bridge over a swamp
For the thus-gone Mind of Accomplishment
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnakīrti, when the son of an incense merchant,
Offered and sprinkled handfuls of incense powder
To the well-gone Master of Melodies
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Praśāntadoṣa, when a prince,
Freed prisoners condemned to death
For the thus-gone Supreme Ground
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amṛtadhārin, when the leader of a city,
Offered one thousand parasols made of vaiḍūrya
To the thus-gone Blazing Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Manujacandra, when the son of a garland maker,
Offered a garland of utpalas
To the thus-gone Certain Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered a garland
To the thus-gone Truthful Speech
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pratimaṇḍita, when the son of a city beggar,
Decorated the city gates
For the well-gone Bright Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maṇiprabha, when Śakra,
Let a rain of flowers fall across one league
For the well-gone Blooming Flower of Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.295.b]
“The thus-gone Dharmākara205
Called out ‘Excellent!’
When the well-gone Banner of Fame was teaching the perfection of insight,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arthaviniścita, when a weaver,
Offered woven tassels
To the well-gone Luminous Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Harṣadatta,206 when the son of a chief minister,
Offered a fan
To the thus-gone Dharma Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnākara, when an arrow maker,
Scattered two handfuls of flowers
To the thus-gone Glory of Highest Clarity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Janendrakalpa, when a potter,
Offered vessels filled with water
To the thus-gone Lord of Those of Beautiful Countenance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vikrāntagāmin, when a farmer’s son,
Made bridges
For the thus-gone Lion Gait
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sthitabuddhi, when the son of a forest guard,
Offered pomegranates
To the thus-gone Stūpa for Humanity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vibhrājacchattra, when the son of a minister,
Offered a garland of campa flowers
To the thus-gone Ocean Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Jyeṣṭha, when a goldsmith,
Scattered scented flowers
For the thus-gone Lotus Essence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Abhyudgataśrī, when the son of an incense merchant,
Sprinkled fragrant water on a monastic walkway
For the thus-gone Cluster of Parasols [F.296.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhaghoṣa, when a drummer,
Beat great drums
For the thus-gone King of Sāla Trees
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vikrīḍitāvin, when a conch blower,
Blew conches when the well-gone Sun Essence
Entered a city
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [B24]
“The thus-gone Nāgaprabhāsa, when he was Candra,
Beat great drums
For the thus-gone Joy of Awakening
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kusumaparvata, when the son of a dancer,
Offered worship through dance
To the well-gone Serene Faculties
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nāganandin, when the son of a dancer,
Played melodious music
For the thus-gone Sunlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gandheśvara, when a princess,
Offered a pearl garland
To the thus-gone White Lotus Fragrance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Atiyaśas, when the wife of a merchant,
Offered a canopy to be placed over the head
To the thus-gone Radiant Mountain
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Guṇamālin
Joined his palms three times in homage to the Buddha
Before the thus-gone Striding Departure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Nāgabhuja, when a guardian of a city gate,
Swept the ground
Before the thus-gone Looking in All Directions [F.296.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Pratimaṇḍitalocana, when a prince,
Offered water and myrobalan fruits
To the thus-gone Dharma Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sucīrṇabuddhi, early one morning,
Joyfully recollected the buddha,
The thus-gone Brilliant Discipline
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Jñānābhibhū
Established beings of the lower realms in discipline
And so, before the thus-gone Infinite Mind,
First gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amitalocana, when a clothing merchant,
Offered a canopy of fine fabric
To the thus-gone Infinite Form
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Satyabhāṇin, when the son of a householder,
Offered a parasol made of flowers
To the thus-gone Steadfast Diligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūryaprabha, when the son of a cook,
Offered laḍḍu sweets
To the thus-gone Worshiped by Gods
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Niyatabuddhi, when an artisan,
Offered sitting mats
To the thus-gone Universal Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anantarūpa, when a chariot maker,
Offered leaves
To the thus-gone Serene Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vairocana, when a metal worker,
Offered a mirror
To the well-gone Gift of the Splendor of Humanity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnaketu, when a jeweler,
Offered gems
To the thus-gone Excellent Staircase of Merit [F.297.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vigatakāṅkṣa, when the consort of a king,
Offered flower gardens
To the well-gone Steadfast Diligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokottīrṇa, when mamikha,207
Offered a head covering208
To the well-gone Renowned as a Sage
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amoghavikramin, when Brahmā Sahāmpati,
Requested the turning of the Dharma wheel
From the well-gone Banner of Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vibodhana
Offered balls of incense
To the thus-gone Light of the Worthy Ones
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṣpaketu, when a prince,
Offered a mansion thatched with grass
To the thus-gone Thoroughly Clear
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Śailendrarāja, when a barber,
Shaved the head
Of the thus-gone Great Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahātejas, when an oil producer,
Offered in a temple oil infused with fragrance
To the well-gone Worthy of Worship
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kṛtārthadarśin, when patalba,209
Offered shining mica
To the thus-gone Supreme Glory
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amitayaśas, when a universal monarch,
Offered one thousand parasols of gold from the Jambu River
To the thus-gone Hero of Accomplished Objectives
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Ratnadeva, when the king of Jambudvīpa,
Offered orchard gardens [F.297.b]
To the thus-gone Worshiped with Joy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sthitārthajñānin, when the son of an alcohol vendor,
Joined his palms in homage
Before the thus-gone Thoroughly Hidden as he passed through the street
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Pūrṇamati, when a prince,
Offered a parasol made of flowers
To the thus-gone Highest Brightness
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Aśoka, when a hero,
Invited without fear
The thus-gone Intelligent Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vigatamala
Cultivated love for all sentient beings in an instant
Before the thus-gone Mind of Renunciation
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Brahmadeva, when a forest guard,
Offered a sugarcane trunk
To the thus-gone Majestic Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dharaṇīśvara, when a monk,
Prepared a Dharma seat
For the thus-gone Diverse Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kusumanetra, when a royal servant,
Offered red utpalas
To the well-gone Sound of Thunder
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vibhaktagātra, when a dyer,210
Washed the clothing
Of the well-gone Masses of Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dharmaprabhāsa
Taught the six perfections throughout towns and lands
Before the thus-gone Glorious Peak
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nikhiladarśin, when a universal monarch of strength,
Constructed six hundred million supreme monastic residences [F.298.a]
Before the thus-gone Delighting in Freedom from Sorrow
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇaprabhāsa, when a sweeper,
Offered stone slabs as seats
To the well-gone God of the Land
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Śaśivaktra, when the son of a brahmin,
Scattered kāntāra flowers
Before the thus-gone Lion of Joyous Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnaprabha, when a captain,
Offered a jewel lamp
To the thus-gone Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnaketu, when a blacksmith,
Offered a tongue scraper
To the thus-gone Delightful to See
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Yaśottara, when an alcohol vendor,
Offered jambu fruit juice
To the thus-gone Royal Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prabhākara, when a merchant’s son,
Scattered muśikaka flowers
Before the thus-gone Crest of Glory
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amitatejas, when a garland maker,
Offered lotus flowers with one hundred petals
To the thus-gone Universally Renowned
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Velāma, when a garment merchant,
Offered a length of cotton fabric
To the thus-gone Lovely Eyes
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhagātra, when an incense merchant,
Offered fragrant powders211
To the thus-gone Moon Crest
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vidumati, when the servant of a merchant,
Offered a bouquet of flowers
To the thus-gone Gift of Fearlessness
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Guṇaskandha, when the son of a prosperous brahmin,
Offered a garland
To the thus-gone Moon God
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sthāmaprāpta, when a forest guard,
Offered grapes212
To the thus-gone Great Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anantavikrāmin, when the son of a merchant,
Offered pomegranates
To the thus-gone Gentle Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Candra, when a brahmin’s son,
Offered a handful of utpalas
To the thus-gone Delighting in Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vimala, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a field of vārṣikī flowers
To the thus-gone Highest Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sarvārthadarśin, when a captain,
Offered a pearl garland
To the thus-gone King of Gods
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Śūra, when an incense merchant,
Offered a sandalwood throne
To the thus-gone Orange Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Samṛddha, when a market merchant,
Offered medicinal butter
To the thus-gone Delightful Veneration
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṇya, when a cowherd,
Offered vessels filled with yogurt
To the thus-gone Intelligent Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.299.a]
“The well-gone Pradīpa, when a garden worker,
Offered mango fruits
To the thus-gone Luminous Treasure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Guṇārci, when a juice vendor,
Offered a piece of sugar
To the thus-gone Pacification of Flaws
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vipulabuddhi, when a wandering ascetic,
Offered a leaf ball
To the thus-gone Star King
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vasudeva, when a wood merchant,
Offered dry grass torches
To the thus-gone Clear Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vimatijaha, when a goldsmith,
Scattered flowers of gold
To the thus-gone Dispeller of Doubt
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amitadhara, when a gold dealer,
Scattered handfuls of gold
Before the thus-gone Glory of Love
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered parasols made of gold
To the thus-gone Supreme Leader
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Anihata, when a blacksmith,
Offered ahataka214
To the thus-gone Diverse Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Asthita, when a city beggar,
Offered ravishing flowers
To the thus-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Tacchaya, when a weaver,
Offered belts
To the thus-gone Moon Vision [F.299.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gaṇimukha, when the son of a destitute,
Offered a lamp with māṣa bean oil
To the thus-gone Conqueror of the Māras
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jagadraśmi, when a universal monarch,
Offered royal food
To the well-gone Great Chariot and his ten billionfold retinue,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Prabhūta, when a universal monarch,
Offered a twelve-league-large park
To the thus-gone Gone with Lion Strength215
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṣya, when an oil producer,
Offered foot massage
To the thus-gone Satisfying Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Anantatejas, when a bath attendant,
Offered vessels filled with soap
To the thus-gone Thoroughly Hidden
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arthamati, when ill,
Offered pieces of sugar
To the thus-gone Powerful Accomplishment
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vaidyarāja, when a flour merchant,
Offered alms of flour
To the thus-gone Sunlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prahāṇakhila, when a physician,
Offered melted butter to the members of the saṅgha
Before the thus-gone Vision Aggregate
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered garlands of thousands of bright lamps
When the thus-gone Possessor of the Gathering was attaining nirvāṇa,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Yaśadatta, when a beggar by a stūpa in the city,
Scattered flowers
When the thus-gone Luminous Jewel was about to enter the city,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Kusumadatta, when a jeweler,
Offered a jeweled canopy
To the thus-gone Luminous Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puruṣadatta, when a weaver,
Offered woven tassels
To the thus-gone Sun Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vajrasena, when the daughter of a garland maker,
Offered aśoka flowers
To the well-gone Radiant Wealth
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahādatta, when a dancer,
Offered a stanza of praise
To the thus-gone Delighting in Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Śāntimati, when a king,
Scattered fragrant vārṣikī flowers
Before the thus-gone Well-Considered Aims
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Gandhahastin, when a parasol maker,
Offered a birchbark parasol
To the thus-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Nārāyaṇa, when a householder,
Offered drinking water to the saṅgha of monks in a remote wilderness
Before the thus-gone Lion Banner
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sūrata, when the son of menial worker,
Observed the five bases for training
Before the thus-gone Abiding Evenly [F.300.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anihata, when an abandoned and helpless sick person,
Carefully swept a path with only the palm of his hand.
For the thus-gone Great Power,217
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Made offerings to the participants of the rains retreat
Before the thus-gone Lotus Eyes of Supreme Learning
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vidyutketu, when a seafaring merchant,
Offered a parasol made of musāragalva, eight cubits in circumference,
To the thus-gone Radiance of the Sun
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Mahita, when a worker,
Offered his wages
To the thus-gone Infinite Clarity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Śrīgupta, when the guard of a field,
Offered mangoes
To the thus-gone Infinite Form
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānasūrya, when a potter,
Offered an alms bowl and a water pot
To the thus-gone Divine Parasol
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Siddhārtha, when a physician,
Offered incense sticks
To the thus-gone Jewel Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered a load of wood during a cold spell
To the well-gone Leader of the Land
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Aridama, when a scout,
Offered a parasol of mica
To the well-gone Excellent Sight when he was residing in the wilderness
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Padma, when a garland maker,
Offered lotuses
To the thus-gone Accepted as Friend [F.301.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Arthakīrti, when a jeweler,
Offered a precious fire crystal jewel
To the well-gone Accepting the Fortunate
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānakrama, when a nāga king,
Let rain fall
When the well-gone Sun Face was traveling during the hot season,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Apagatakleśa, when a dancer,
Offered a bouquet of flowers
To the thus-gone Unhindered Eye
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sugandha, when the son of a brahmin,
Offered a parasol made of leaves
To the thus-gone Great Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anupamarāṣṭra, when a guard of a field,
Offered a fan
To the thus-gone Provider of Carriage219
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Marudyaśas, when a city beggar,
Offered ragged garments
To the thus-gone Luminous Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Bhavāntadarśin, when a travel guide,
Showed the way
To the thus-gone Merit Essence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Rāhu, when a laborer,
Offered a walking staff
To the thus-gone Divine Joy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnacandra, when a prince,
To the thus-gone Fearless Joy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhadhvaja, when a potter,
Offered an alms bowl
To the thus-gone Banner of Insight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dhyānarata, when a city messenger,
Offered a bouquet of flowers
To the well-gone Bright Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vikrīḍita, when a prince,
Spread out a blanket of flowers covering one league
Before the thus-gone Treasure of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇaratna, when the head of a province,
Offered campaka flowers
To the thus-gone Infinite Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arhadyaśas, when a ferryman,
Took over by boat
The thus-gone Gentle
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Padmapārśva, when an oil producer,
Offered a fragrant foot ointment
To the thus-gone Crest of Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ūrṇāvat, when a businessman,
Offered an alms bowl filled with yogurt
To the thus-gone Fearless Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pratibhānakīrti, when the servant of a businessman,
Offered a measure of salt
To the thus-gone Universal Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Maṇivajra
Offered a bunch of vegetables
To the thus-gone Blazing Crest
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maṇivyūha, when a young boy,
Offered white flowers in a lane
Before the thus-gone Luminous Jewel
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Mahendra, when an athlete,
Offered kodrava grain
To the thus-gone Universal Understanding
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇākara, when a brahmin,
Offered a water pot
To the thus-gone Excellent Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Meruyaśas
Offered a pond to the saṅgha of the four directions
Before the thus-gone Excellent Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Daśaraśmi, when a divine son,
Burned five fingers when the well-gone Infinite Splendor
Had entered equipoise at the seat of awakening,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nāgakrama, when a city beggar,
Offered a śamaka plant222
To the well-gone Mental Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Manoratha, when the guard of a cow stable,
Offered buttermilk
To the thus-gone King of Gods
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnacandra, when a guide,
Prepared a seat made of clothing
For the well-gone Truth Crest when he was traveling,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Śānta, when a physician,
Offered a purgative made from utpalas
To the thus-gone Excellent Abiding
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pradyotarāja, when a monk endeavoring in relinquishment, [F.302.b]
Offered ayoga223
To the thus-gone Unfathomable Deity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sārathi, when a captain,
Offered a mansion made of red sandalwood
To the thus-gone Superior Flower
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nandeśvara, when a wealthy man,
Offered music
To the thus-gone Great Sacrifice
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnacūḍa, when a young astrologer,
Scattered unparalleled powders
To the thus-gone Great Crest
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vigatabhaya, when a hay seller,
Offered vessels of kapittha
To the thus-gone Sunlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered footwear made of straw
To the thus-gone Jewel Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Suvayas, when a city guard,
Opened the city gate
For the thus-gone Peacock Call
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Amarapriya, when a physician,
Scattered śirīṣa flowers
Before the thus-gone Universal Victor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnaskandha, when a leader of prostitutes,
Scattered navamallikā flowers
Before the well-gone Light of Wealth
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Laḍitavikrama, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a single utpala
To the thus-gone Infinite Eye
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhapakṣa, when a washerman,
Washed the garments
Of the thus-gone Delightful Joy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Atyuccagāmin, when an elephant herder, [F.303.a]
Prepared a seat in front of a ’ba ti225 tree
For the thus-gone Well-Gone One
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Janendra, when a city beggar,
Offered trekani226 flowers
To the thus-gone God of Clarity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sumati, when the head of a city,
Offered mango tree shoots
To the thus-gone Infinite Departure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokaprabha, when an incense merchant,
Offered the finest incense
To the thus-gone God of the Land
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnatejas, when a brahmin,
Offered wool and fruit
To the thus-gone Profound Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Bhāgīrathi, when a grass seller,
Offered a bouquet of flowers
To the thus-gone Group Movement
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Rativyūha, when a merchant,
Offered rice cooked with milk
To the thus-gone Mass of Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Tīrthakara, when a chariot maker,
Offered wooden footwear
To the well-gone Delighting in Less
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gandhahastin, when a householder,
Offered a fan of peacock feathers
To the thus-gone Great Power
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arciṣmati, when a queen,
Offered a bundle of vārṣikī flowers
To the well-gone Victorious Army
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Merudhvaja, when a young boy, [F.303.b]
Offered hand soap
To the thus-gone Accomplished Departure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sugandha, when a merchant,
Offered a bouquet of flowers
To the thus-gone Lovely Moon
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍhadharma, when a jeweler,
Offered a jewel-studded parasol
To the thus-gone Lion’s Roar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ugratejas, when a goldsmith,
Scattered flowers of gold
To the thus-gone Clear Teacher
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maṇidharman, when a captain,
Scattered red pearls
To the thus-gone Masses of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Bhadradatta, when a city beggar,
Offered a cooked meal consisting of alms
To the thus-gone Splendid Flower
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Candra, when a garland maker,
Scattered five utpalas
Before the thus-gone Mass of Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Brahmasvara, when a supervisor of a new building,227
Offered toothsticks
To the thus-gone Miraculous Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhacandra, when a royal messenger,
Offered footwear
To the well-gone Infinite Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Śrī, when the son of a merchant,
Offered garlands of gold
To the thus-gone Infinite Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sujāta, when a goldsmith,
Offered a jeweled staff
To the thus-gone Essence of Glory [F.304.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered milk with honey
To the thus-gone Famed Illuminator
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Yaśomitra, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a flower garland
To the well-gone Truth Crest
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Satya, when a garland maker,
Offered a bundle of flowers
To the thus-gone Fierce Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Meruraśmi, when a universal monarch,
Offered one million parasols with jewel handles
To the thus-gone Majestic Mountain
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇakūṭa, when the son of a captain,
Offered a precious blanket with tassels
To the thus-gone Array of Offerings
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arhadyaśas, when a prosperous brahmin,
Offered bathing utensils
To the thus-gone Famed throughout the World and his ten millionfold retinue
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dharmakīrti, when a guide,
Swept a monastic walkway
For the thus-gone Fierce Gift
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dānaprabha, when a hero,
Offered banners
To the thus-gone Supreme Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vidyuddatta, when the head of a city,
Offered cushioned seats
To the thus-gone Powerful Accomplishment
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.304.b]
“The thus-gone Satyakathin, when a householder,
Offered cooked rice with honey
To the thus-gone Worshiped by Gods
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Suvayas, when a grass seller,
Offered straw lamps
To the well-gone Indomitable Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sadgaṇin, when a universal monarch,
Offered precious garments
To the thus-gone Light of the Worthy Ones
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Viniścitamati, when the son of a merchant,
Offered mu ka tsan dra ka229
To the thus-gone Great Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Bhavāntamaṇigandha,
While attending to the well-gone Wisdom Practice,
Prepared seats for the teaching of Dharma
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jayanandin, when a garment merchant,
Offered the three Dharma robes
To the thus-gone Powerful
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃharaśmi, when a guide,
Circumambulated the thus-gone Gone Unhindered
When he was traveling,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vairocana, when an expert on jewels,
Prepared a monastic walkway
For the thus-gone Abandoning Doubt
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Yaśottara, when an incense merchant,
Offered a bouquet of sumanā flowers
To the thus-gone Great Yogic Discipline
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sumedhas, when the son of a sweeper,
Offered praises
In the presence of the thus-gone Divine Clarity [F.305.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maṇicandra, when a divine son,
Offered a heavenly palace
To the thus-gone Gone Beyond Delusion
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ugraprabha, when a monk in a hermitage,
Offered Dharma robes and shawls
To the well-gone God of the Land
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anihatavrata, when a prince,
Offered a parasol and a roll of silk
To the thus-gone Beautiful Delight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Jagatpūjita, when the son of an outcaste,
Observed for some days the fivefold training
Before the thus-gone Flower of Glory,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered thousands of equipped golden chariots
To the thus-gone Giver of Fearlessness
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokottara, when a brahmin,
Scattered madhuka flowers
Before the thus-gone Divine Joy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhahastin, when a blind man,
Sprinkled water on a monastic walkway
Before the thus-gone Light of Liberation
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnārci, when the queen of a universal monarch,
Offered a fan with a jewel handle
To the well-gone Source of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Rāhuguhya, when a champion,
Offered cooling fanning
To the thus-gone Mind of Love [F.305.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇasāgara, when a village boy,
Offered toothsticks
To the well-gone Light of Awakening
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sahitaraśmi, when the son of a merchant,
Offered thousands of lamps
To the thus-gone Ocean
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Praśāntagati, when an athlete,
Offered jewel-studded footwear
To the thus-gone Delighting in Awakening
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokasundara, when the son of an incense merchant,
Offered garments filled with fragrant powder along with lotus flowers
To the thus-gone Great Deity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Aśoka, when the son of a clothing merchant,
Offered a flower umbrella during a rainstorm
To the thus-gone Profound Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Daśavaśa, when a prince,
Offered sitting mats
To the thus-gone Lord of Dharma when he was traveling
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Balanandin, when a musician,
Offered conch tones
To the thus-gone Great Leader
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sthāmaśrī, when a singer,
Received the refuge vows
From the thus-gone Intelligent Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sthāmaprāpta, when a ferryman,
Constructed a bridge across a river
Before the thus-gone Light of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Mahāsthāman, when a bath attendant,
Offered towels
To the thus-gone Wisdom without Delusion
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇagarbha, when the son of a merchant, [F.306.a]
Offered dhānuṣkārin flowers
To the well-gone Superior Merit
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Satyacara, when an incense merchant,
Offered balls of incense
To the thus-gone Renowned Son of the God of Wealth
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Kṣemottamarāja, when a king,
Invited the thus-gone Buddha of Great Array
Along with his saṅgha of monks,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Tiṣya, when a carpenter,
Joined his palms in homage
Before the blessed one, the thus-gone Endowed with Moonlight,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahāraśmi, when a gardener,
Prepared and offered dyes made from trees
Before the well-gone Divine Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vidyutprabha, when a potter,
Offered jars filled with water for four months
To the well-gone Luminous
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇavisṛta, when a sick person,
Offered iron vessels
To the thus-gone Delighting in Merit
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratna, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a pearl garland
To the well-gone Lion Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Śrīprabha, when the son of an incense merchant,
Offered utpalas and garments suffused with fragrant powder
To the thus-gone Foremost on This Earth
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kṛtavarman,230 when a divine son,
Offered praises
To the thus-gone Jewel Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhahasta, when a garden worker,
Offered vessels of flowers
To the well-gone Excellent Radiance [F.306.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Supuṣpa, when a scribe,
Offered birch bark scrolls
To the thus-gone Diverse Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnottama, when a porter carrying plaster,
Offered butter lamps
To the thus-gone Lovely Moon
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sāgara, when a musician,
Beat great drums
Before the thus-gone Moon Parasol
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Dharaṇīdhara, when a blacksmith,
Offered weapons
To the thus-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arthabuddhi, when a divine son by the name of Sun,
Scattered mandārava flowers
Before the thus-gone Immaculate
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇagaṇa, when a physician,
Built a bridge of flat stones across a swamp
Before the thus-gone Movement of Highest Renown
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnāgni, when a captain,
Offered a beryl vessel filled with water
To the thus-gone God of Nāgas
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokāntara, when a market merchant,
Offered shining lamps to the saṅgha
Before the thus-gone Heap of Qualities,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Lokacandra, when a universal monarch,
Offered one thousand monastic temples
To the thus-gone Mind of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Madhurasvararāja, when a brahmin, [F.307.a]
Built meditation cabins for the members of the saṅgha in the four directions
Before the thus-gone Supreme Flower,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Brahmaketu, when the son of a brahmin,
Offered clothing made of kuśa grass
To the thus-gone Joy for the World
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gaṇimukha, when a brahmin,
Offered a pot filled with water
To the thus-gone Immeasurable Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhagati, when the king of one continent,
Offered fine cotton and carpets one league large
To the thus-gone Truth Crest
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dharmeśvara, when a garland maker,
Spread out a blanket of flowers as an offering
Before the thus-gone Nectar Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Tejasprabha, when a divine son,
Offered a straw mat
To the thus-gone Delighting in Teaching, who was residing upon his seat of awakening,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahāraśmi, when a householder,
Offered tens of millions of fine fabrics
To the thus-gone Secret Delight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnayaśas, when a prince,
Offered fragrant canopies
To the thus-gone Radiant Treasure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gaṇiprabhāsa, when a jewel merchant,
Scattered a handful of jewels
Before the thus-gone Source of Merit
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anantayaśas, when the son of a captain, [F.307.b]
Offered clothing and canopies
To the well-gone Flower Glory
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Amogharaśmi, when a seafaring merchant,
Scattered a handful of red pearls
Before the thus-gone Hands of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ṛṣideva, when a sage,
Offered a parasol made of leaves
To the thus-gone Dharma Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Janendra, when a universal monarch,
Offered the four continents
To the thus-gone Universal Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍhasaṅgha, when the king of a barbarian realm,
Offered a monastic walkway covered with thousands of flowers
To the thus-gone Possessor of the Brahmā Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Supakṣa, when a gold merchant,
Offered a monastic walkway covered with gold
To the thus-gone Great Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ketu, when a young goldsmith,
Prepared fine butter lamps as an offering
Before the thus-gone Sun of Liberation
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Kusumarāṣṭra, when a straw seller,
Covered a monastic walkway with straw
Before the thus-gone Steadfast Diligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dharmamati, when a market salesman,
Swept the lanes of the market
Before the thus-gone Possessing the Light of Intelligence,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anilavegagāmin, when a young dhing ta,231
Offered cooling fanning
To the thus-gone Famed Qualities [F.308.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sucittayaśas, when a surgeon232
Offered a starlight jewel
To the thus-gone Excellent Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dyutimat, when a royal messenger,
Three times circumambulated
The thus-gone Immeasurable Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Marutskandha, when a universal monarch’s chief minister,
Offered gold and coral
To the thus-gone Lion Fangs
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇagupta, when a traveler,
Paved the roads with tiles
Before the thus-gone Powerful Merit,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arthamati, when a brahmin who possessed the five superknowledges,
Bowed his head to the feet
Of the thus-gone Supreme Deity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Abhaya, when the guard of an irrigation channel,
Cultivated love for seven days
Before the thus-gone Abiding by Seeing,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sthitamitra, when a clothing merchant,
Offered multistoried mansions enveloped in kauśeya silk
To the thus-gone Divine Stūpa
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Prabhāsthitakalpa, when a monk,
Developed enthusiasm for protecting the sacred Dharma
Before the thus-gone Flashing Radiance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maṇicaraṇa, when the son of a merchant,
Scattered a rain of utpala flowers
Before the thus-gone Delighting in Victory
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mokṣatejas, when the daughter of the head of a city,
Offered the first alms
To the thus-gone Majestic Banner [F.308.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Sundarapārśva, when a cattle herder,
Offered refined butter
To the thus-gone Flower Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Subuddhi, when the son of a wealthy man,
Offered food to monks of the buddha who chanted
Before the thus-gone Supreme Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Samantadarśin, when a monk who had gone forth seven days earlier,
Offered rejoicing in fine statements of the blessed one
And so, before the thus-gone Endowed with Incense Fragrance,
First gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānavara, when a monk,
Rejoiced in this absorption233
Before the thus-gone Powerful Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Brahmavāsa, when a prince,
Offered music endowed with the five features
To the thus-gone Distinguished Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Satyaruta, when a householder,
Filled an alms bowl with milk and offered it
To the thus-gone Clear Sage
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Subuddhi, when a physician,
Offered nine yellow myrobalan fruits
To the thus-gone Jewel Lamp
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Baladatta, when the son of a merchant,
Coated with plaster a monastic temple234
Of the thus-gone Blazing Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhagati, when a seafaring merchant,
Scattered handfuls of coral
Before the thus-gone Final Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [F.309.a]
Offered jewel garlands
To the thus-gone Delighting in Treasure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānākara, when a garland maker,
Offered lotus ponds
To the thus-gone Beautiful Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṣpadatta, when a senior monk,
Offered lumps of clay for a monastic walkway
To the well-gone Essence of Glorious Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇagarbha, when a sage,
Joined his palms in homage from a distance
Before the thus-gone Clear Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Yaśoratna, when looking after trees,
Scattered atimukta flowers
Before the thus-gone Bright Strength
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Adbhutayaśas, when the son of a potter,
Offered water
To the well-gone Eyes of Purity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anihata, when youth of the commoner caste,
Offered a bibhītaka fruit
To the thus-gone Yogic Discipline of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Abhaya, when Vaiśravaṇa,
Scattered sandalwood of heavenly substance
Before the thus-gone Steadfast Feet
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūryaprabha, when a royal priest,
Offered lunch for seven days
To the well-gone Noble Eye
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Brahmagāmin, when a ferryman,
Pointed out the bank of a river
To the thus-gone Delighting in Liberation [F.309.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vikrāntadeva, when a merchant,
Erected a gateway for the saṅgha of the four directions
Before the thus-gone Great Melody
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānapriya, when a stonemason,
Offered divine meals
To the thus-gone Supreme Land
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Satyadeva, when a vendor of medicinal herbs,
Offered medical supplies
To the thus-gone Light of Excellent Conduct
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnagarbha,235 when a young fisherman,
Offered four flowers
To the well-gone Action of Svāti
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇakīrti, when undertaking austerities,
Offered a vessel for coals
To the thus-gone Luminous Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānaśrī, when the son of a cook,
Offered an alms bowl filled with food
To the thus-gone Famed Illuminator
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered lunch and drove away bees
Before the thus-gone Supreme Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Dṛḍhavrata, when a chief minister,
Offered houses
To the thus-gone Delightful Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Maruttejas, when the sacred Dharma was fading,
Called on Dharma-teaching monks to ‘Teach! Teach!’
Before the thus-gone Moonlike Speech
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Brahmamuni, when a king,
Offered cities
To the thus-gone Highest Melody [F.310.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Śanairgāmin, when a dependent monk,237
Offered vinegar
To the thus-gone Glorious Merit
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vratatapas, when a sweeper,
Swept ten cubits of road
Before the thus-gone Knower of the Gathering
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arciskandha, when a householder,
Without fear led the thus-gone King of Marks
Into the remote forest,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahātejas, when a prince,
Offered ornaments
To the thus-gone Master of Mind Without Contagion
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Campaka, when a minor king,
Offered mu sni ka238
To the thus-gone Superior Taming
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Toṣaṇa, when a brahmin,
Offered water pots
To the thus-gone Dharma Deity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sugaṇin, when a divine son,
Presented fine offerings
When the thus-gone Nectar of Qualities was turning the Dharma wheel
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Indradhvaja, when the guardian of a shrine,
Offered shrines when the thus-gone Unimpeded
Entered the city
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Mahāpriya, when a physician,
Offered medicine tablets
To the thus-gone Mass of Nectar
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sumanāpuṣpaprabha, when a dancer,
Offered a garland of sumanā flowers [F.310.b]
To the thus-gone Possessor of Moonlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Gaṇiprabha, when an alcohol seller,
Scattered flowers suffused with fragrant powder
Before the thus-gone Sound of Thunder
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Scattered karṇikā flowers
Before the thus-gone Sun of Virtue
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ojaṅgama, when a chariot maker,
Offered couches
To the thus-gone Attainment of Fearlessness
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Suviniścitārtha, when a potter,
Offered a place to stay for one day
To the thus-gone Delight in Learning
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vṛṣabha, when the son of a chief minister,
Offered a lion throne
To the thus-gone Mind Free from Delusion
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening. [B25]
“The well-gone Subāhu, when a jack of all trades,
Offered pieces of garment
To the thus-gone Joy for the World
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered myrobalan fruit
To the thus-gone Supreme Deity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Āśādatta, when a bath attendant,
Offered bathing soap
To the thus-gone Supreme Miracle
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṇyābha, when a poor man,
Offered a nutritious meal
To the thus-gone Divine Parasol
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Drew a picture of the thus-gone one
For the thus-gone Endowed with Nāga Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
Offered a stone slab
To the thus-gone Fierce Power
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Samṛddha, when a garland maker,
Offered a garland of campaka flowers
To the thus-gone Dharma Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Siṃhabala, when a sweeper,
Carried the blessed thus-gone Beholder of the Ends of Existence
Across a swamp upon his shoulders,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Netra, when a scribe,
Offered a reed pen242
To the thus-gone Excellent Modesty
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Prasannabuddhi, when a prince,
Offered radiant flowers
To the thus-gone Divine Eye
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānakrama, when a seafaring merchant,
Cried out ‘Homage to the buddhas!’ while in distress
Before the well-gone Radiance of the Gathering,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ugratejas, when a blacksmith,
Offered a silver alms bowl
To the thus-gone Supreme Moon
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahāraśmi, when the son of a merchant,
Offered a place to stay for one day [F.311.b]
To the thus-gone Being of Equipoise
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūryaprabha, when a child in a village,
Spread out a cotton sitting mat
For the thus-gone Crest of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vimalaprabha, when a priest,
Offered sacrificial grounds
To the thus-gone Equal of the Ruler
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vibhaktatejas, when an alcohol vendor,
Offered a sugar drink
To the thus-gone Fearless Friend
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anuddhata, when a young astrologer,
Offered a prastha of millet chaff243
To the thus-gone Master of Mental Composure
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Madhuvaktra, when a shoemaker,
Offered utpala flowers
To the thus-gone Subduer of the Enemy
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Candraprabha, when suffering from a disease and dependent,244
Offered fermented māṣa beans
To the thus-gone Luminous Bridge
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vidyuddatta, when a king,
Offered a captivating multistoried house
To the thus-gone Towering Mountain
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Praśāntagāmin, when a timber merchant,
Offered vessels of hot water
To the thus-gone One-Pointed Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Akṣobhya
Inspired monks to give up the wish to harm for as long as they lived
Before the thus-gone Power of Nārāyaṇa
And in so doing first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arhatkīrti, when a potter,
Offered an incense casket
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇadharma, when a fortune teller,
Offered houses
To the thus-gone Delighting in Discipline
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Laḍitakṣetra, when adhering to the discipline of the gods,
Burned frankincense
Before the thus-gone Illuminator of the World
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Abhyudgata, when having faith in the gods,
Offered a parasol made of flowers
To the thus-gone Striding Lion
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Hutārci, when a captain,
Offered a dining hall
To the thus-gone Immaculate Intelligence
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Padmaśrī, when the son of a rich man,
Scattered lotus flowers on the ground
Before the thus-gone Clear Fame
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnavyūha, when a householder,
Offered a well
To the thus-gone Gentle Mind
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Subhadra, when the son of a guide,
Offered twenty twigs
To the thus-gone Ignorance Abandoned
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ratnottama, when a chariot maker,
Opened a monastic temple and offered it
To the blessed, thus-gone Heap of Qualities
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sumedhas, when a cattle herder,
Spread out fabrics when the thus-gone Master of Mental Composure [F.312.b]
Was proceeding along a road
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Samudradatta, when a priest,
Offered a floral palace
To the thus-gone Chariot of the Fortunate
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Brahmaketu, when a farmer,
Scattered a handful of māṣa beans
Before the thus-gone Power of the Truth
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Somacchattra, when a gate guard,245
Offered ointments
To the thus-gone Diverse Teaching
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Arciṣmat, when an incense merchant,
Perfumed the monastic temple
Of the buddha, the well-gone Universal Vision,
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vimalarāja, when a painter,
Made paintings on a gateway
Of the well-gone Clear Strength
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānakīrti, when a garment merchant,
Offered kaṭhina robes
To the thus-gone Acceptance of Certain Realization
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Saṃjaya, when a merchant’s son,
Offered jewel necklaces
To the thus-gone Dharma Parasol
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Guṇaprabha, when an indigo artisan,
Offered an indigo capsule
To the thus-gone Invincible Gathering
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The thus-gone Vighuṣṭaśabda, when a garment merchant,
Offered belts
To the thus-gone Divine Flower
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pūrṇacandra, when a chief cattle herder, [F.313.a]
Offered yogurt
To the thus-gone Divine Lotus
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Padmaraśmi, when the son of a brahmin ruler,246
Offered hidimvara247
To the well-gone Universal Vision
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Suvrata, when a vessel maker,
Offered handfuls of millet
To the thus-gone Possessor of Moonlight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Pradīparāja, when a cook,
Offered fried cakes
To the thus-gone Possessor of the Gathered Array
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vidyutketu, when a captain,
Offered a set of garments
To the thus-gone Knower of the Meaning
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Raśmirāja, when a potter,
Offered vessels for bathing
To the thus-gone King of Marks
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jyotiṣka, when a gardener,
Offered mats of leaves
To the thus-gone Lotus Face
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Saṃpannakīrti, when a jewel merchant,
Offered a jeweled canopy
To the thus-gone Renowned Realization
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Padmagarbha, when a powerful universal monarch,
Offered a fragrant park
To the thus-gone Majestic Tree Banner
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṣya, when a universal monarch,
Offered ten billion jeweled parasols
To the thus-gone Pure Light
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Cārulocana, when the daughter of the head of a town,
Offered a mirror and a canopy
To the thus-gone Lion Strength [F.313.b]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Anāvilārtha, when a forest guard,
Offered toothsticks
To the thus-gone Leader of the Gathering
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Ugrasena, when a boy,
Offered handfuls of refuse
To the thus-gone Delightful Fragrance
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṇyatejas, when a cow dung seller,
Offered cow dung for the cleaning of alms bowls
To the thus-gone Praised by the Learned
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vikrama, when a grass seller,
Offered loads of grass
To the thus-gone Merit Support
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Asaṅgamati, when a blacksmith,
Offered weapons
To the thus-gone Light of Insight
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Rāhudeva, when a young blacksmith,
Offered a needle
To the thus-gone Armor of Wisdom
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Jñānarāśi, when a barber,
Offered a mendicant’s staff248
To the thus-gone Bright Strength
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sārathi, when a poor man,
Offered shoes with a single lining
To the thus-gone Fierce Splendor
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Janendrakalpa, when a city beggar,
Scattered māṣa beans
Before the well-gone Delighting in Buddhahood
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṣpaketu, when a young chief of kings,
Offered a spittoon
To the thus-gone King of Clarity
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Rāhula, when a barber,
Cut the nails of the blessed
Thus-gone Delighting in All [F.314.a]
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Mahauṣadhi, when a weaver,
Offered woven tassels
To the thus-gone Subjugator of Doubt
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Nakṣatrarāja, when a market merchant,
Offered pots filled with butter
To the thus-gone Realization of the Meaning
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vaidyarāja, when the son of a chief merchant,
Offered heavenly mansions
To the thus-gone Majestic Mountain
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Puṇyahastin, when a maker of grain oil,
Offered foot ointments
To the thus-gone Superior Taming
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Chedana, when the daughter of a prostitute,
Offered mirrors
To the thus-gone Clear Learning
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Vighuṣṭarāja, when a young bath attendant,
Offered soaps
To the thus-gone Knowledge of Gathering
And in doing so first gave rise to the mind of awakening.
“The well-gone Sūryaraśmi, when the attendant of a monk observing the rains retreat,
Offered washing water
To the thus-gone Beautiful Melody
And in doing