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Dhātuvaṃsa -(Relics History)

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The monasteries built by him should be mentioned: Vihara Devi Maha Vihara, Chatapabbata Vihara, Samuddha Vihara, Cittala Pabbata Vihara, Bhadda Pasana Dvara Vihara, Acchagalla Vihara, Kolambatissa Pabbata Vihara, Gana Vihara, Kalaka Vihara, Dukkhapalaka Vihara, Uccangana Vihara, Kotitissa Vihara. Then, having made one name for it, in the great village built, including Tissa Maha Vihara, there were one hundred and twenty-eight monasteries made. One hundred and twenty-eight monasteries, of great value; Together with Vihara Devi, the greatly famous one caused to be built. From then on, the king, having given great gifts and made merits, then, having passed away, was born in the deva world. Having done meritorious deeds, many, the greatly famous one; Having done good for the people, having gone to the Tusita realm. There he enjoyed divine wealth for a long time, delighted; Endowed with great prosperity, honored by the devas. Even that wealth, for the sake of delusion, in the delightful world of life; Desiring the supramundane, safe, and secure, he will come. Having passed away from there, having been born in Jambudipa, he will be the father of Metteyya Buddha, named Subrahma. Vihara Devi will be his mother, a brahmin woman named Brahmavati. Abhayagamani Kumara, ta He will be the chief disciple of the Blessed Metteyya. The younger Saddhātissa will be the second chief disciple. Thus ends the explanation of the forehead relic. The Chronicle of Relics is finished. By this meritorious deed, wandering through existence, life after life, May I everywhere be wise, intelligent like Sāriputta. Having gone forth in the dispensation of the Buddha Arimeda, Having attained Nibbāna, may I be freed from the bonds of existence. By this, in all existences for me, May I be one of constant, supreme compassion; Noble, strong, mindful, wise, And always endowed with poets and the peaceful. May I be foremost among the wise.

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