[1393] S. Is eye-consciousness (cakkhuviññāṇa) wholesome (kusala)?
P. Yes.
S. Does eye-consciousness arise with reference to emptiness (suññatā)?
P. It should not be said thus. …
S. Does eye-consciousness arise with reference to emptiness?
P. Yes.
S. In dependence on the eye (cakkhu) and emptiness, does there arise eye-consciousness?
P. It should not be said thus. …
S. In dependence on the eye and emptiness, does there arise eye-consciousness?
P. Yes.
S. Is there indeed a discourse (suttanta) [stating]: "In dependence on the eye and emptiness there arises eye-consciousness"?
P. There is not.
S. Is there indeed a discourse [stating]: "In dependence on the eye and forms (rūpa) there arises eye-consciousness"?
P. Yes.
S. If there is indeed a discourse [stating]: "In dependence on the eye and forms there arises eye-consciousness," then indeed, good sir, it should not be said: "In dependence on the eye and emptiness there arises eye-consciousness."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.