SA 722（七二二） 转轮王

Thus have I heard:

At one time the Buddha was staying at Anāthapiṇḍada’s Park in the Jeta Grove near Śrāvastī.

At one time, the World-Honored One addressed the monks, saying, "When a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world, seven treasures appear in the world. How does the golden wheel treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? At that time, when a king of the kṣatriya caste who has been consecrated ascends to the top of a pavilion on the fifteenth day of the month, bathed and purified, observing the precepts, surrounded by his ministers, the golden wheel treasure appears from the east. The wheel has a thousand spokes, a complete hub and rim, with the marks of a wheel complete, made of heavenly true gold. It is said in ancient records that when a king of the kṣatriya caste who has been consecrated observes the precepts on the fifteenth day of the month, bathed and purified, the wheel treasure appears. 'Welcome, great king! This is your kingdom. This country is peaceful and the people are prosperous. Please stay here to teach and transform the people of the country. I will follow you.' The sage-king replies, 'Leaders of the villages! You should now only govern the people well. If there are those who do not comply, come and inform me. I will transform according to the Dharma, not unrighteously. Also, let the people of the country transform unrighteousness well. If it is like this, then you follow my transformation.' Then the sage-king crosses the eastern sea, following the path of the ancient sage-kings, to the southern sea. Having reached the southern sea, he crosses the southern sea to the western sea. Following the path of the ancient sage-kings, he crosses the western sea to the northern sea. The kings of the small countries in the south, west, and north welcome and invite him, also as extensively explained in the east. Then the golden wheel treasure follows the sage-king. Having crossed the northern sea, he returns to the palace of the king, stands in the sky above the palace, and this is called the appearance of the golden wheel treasure in the world when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world.

How does the white elephant treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? If a king of the kṣatriya caste who has been consecrated sees a pure-colored elephant, its color fresh and good, with seven limbs touching the ground, he is delighted in his mind. He says, 'This treasure elephant has come to me.' He tells the skilled elephant trainer to quickly train this treasure elephant. After training, bring it here.' The elephant trainer receives the order. In less than a day, the elephant is tamed. All the marks of taming are complete, just like other elephants that have been trained for years. Now this elephant treasure is tamed in one day, also like this. After training, it is brought to the king, who says to the great king, 'This elephant is already tamed. The king himself knows the time.' At that time, the sage-king observes that the marks of taming of this elephant are complete. He then rides the treasure elephant. In the morning, he travels around the four seas. At noon, he returns to the king's palace. This is called the appearance of the elephant treasure in the world when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world.

How does the horse treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? The horse treasure of a wheel-turning sage-king is pure blue in color, with a glossy tail. When the sage-king sees the horse, he is delighted in his mind. He says, 'This divine horse has come to me.' He gives it to the horse trainer, telling him to quickly train it. After training, bring it here.' The horse trainer receives the order. In less than a day, the horse is tamed. It is just like other horses that have been trained for years. The horse treasure is also tamed like this. Knowing that the horse is tamed, he brings it back to the king and says, 'Great king! This horse is already tamed.' At that time, the sage-king observes that the marks of taming of the treasure horse are complete. He then rides the treasure horse in the morning. He travels around the four seas. At noon, he returns to the king's palace. This is called the appearance of the horse treasure in the world when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world.

How does the jewel treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? The jewel treasure of a wheel-turning sage-king is eight-faceted in shape, with a lustrous light that shines without any flaws. It always serves as a lamp in the king's palace. The wheel-turning sage-king examines the jewel. On a rainy night, he takes the four divisions of troops into the garden. Holding the jewel in front, the light shines brightly for one yojana. This is called the appearance of the jewel treasure in the world when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world.

How does the jewel woman treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? The jewel woman treasure of a wheel-turning sage-king is neither black nor white, neither tall nor short, neither coarse nor fine, neither fat nor thin. Her limbs are upright and proper. When cold, her body is warm. When hot, her body is cool. Her body is soft, like a kālinga garment. The pores of her body emit the fragrance of sandalwood. The breath from her mouth and nose has the fragrance of blue lotus flowers. She sleeps later and wakes earlier. She looks at the king's facial expression and serves him appropriately. She speaks softly and lovingly. She focuses her mind and thoughts, giving rise to the king's way of thinking. Her mind is without transgression, let alone her body and speech. This is the jewel woman treasure of a wheel-turning sage-king.

How does the jewel minister treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? The jewel minister treasure of a wheel-turning sage-king is originally born with the heavenly eye due to practicing giving. He can see hidden treasures, whether they have owners or not, whether they are in water or on land, whether they are far or near. When the wheel-turning sage-king needs precious treasures, he immediately orders them. Whatever the king needs, he immediately offers them. Sometimes the sage-king tests that great minister to see his abilities. Riding a boat on the ocean, he tells the great minister, 'I need precious treasures.' The minister says to the king, 'Please wait by the shore for a moment, and I will offer them.' The king tells the minister, 'I do not need treasures from the shore now. Just give them all to me.' Then the great minister takes out four golden jars full of gold and precious treasures from the water and offers them to the sage-king. The king takes what he needs and uses it. When he has taken enough, the rest returns to the water. When a sage-king appears in the world, such a great minister appears in the world.

How does the jewel general treasure appear when a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world? The jewel general treasure of a wheel-turning sage-king is wise and eloquent. It is like the best planner in the world. Whatever the sage-king needs, he does it. Whether it is appropriate to go, stay, go out, or enter, the sage-king's four kinds of troops travel and rest along the way without being tired. He knows all the appropriate things for the sage-king to do, the merits of the present and future lives, and reports them to the sage-king. When a wheel-turning sage-king appears in the world, there is such a jewel general treasure.

"Thus, when a Tathāgata, Arhat, Perfectly Enlightened One appears in the world, the seven factors of enlightenment appear in the world. What are the seven? They are the factors of enlightenment of mindfulness, discrimination of phenomena, effort, joy, tranquility, concentration, and equanimity."

Having spoken this sūtra, the bhikṣus heard what the Buddha said and joyfully practiced it.