VaggaṬhapetvāariyamaggantikathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1706

[1706] S. Is the origin of suffering (dukkhasamudaya) also suffering (dukkha)? P. Yes. S. In what sense? P. In the sense of impermanence (aniccaṭṭhena). S. Is the noble path (ariyamagga) impermanent? P. Yes. S. Is the noble path suffering? P. It should not be said thus. … S. The noble path is impermanent, and yet it is not suffering? P. Yes. S. The origin of suffering is impermanent, and yet it is not suffering? P. It should not be said thus. … S. The origin of suffering is impermanent, and it is suffering? P. Yes. S. The noble path is impermanent, and it is suffering? P. It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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