大方便佛報恩經 4.45

4.45

Furthermore, although Devadatta had renounced the household life to follow the Buddha, his jealousy was deep and he sought gain and offerings. Even though he was able to recite sixty thousand elephant-loads of sūtras, he still could not avoid the retribution of Avīci Hell. This man was close and friendly with King Ajātaśatru, cherishing each other in their hearts and trusting his words. At that time, Devadatta said to King Ajātaśatru: "You may become the new king, and I also wish to become the new Buddha." Ajātaśatru replied, "This cannot be so. My father the king is still alive." Devadatta said, "You should eliminate him; I also wish to destroy the Buddha. Thereafter, a new king and a new Buddha teaching and transforming sentient beings—would that not be delightful?"