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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1741

[1741] S. Does the Buddha, the Blessed One, have loving-kindness (mettā)? P. Yes. S. Does the Buddha, the Blessed One, have compassion (karuṇā)? P. It should not be said thus. … S. Does the Buddha, the Blessed One, have altruistic joy (muditā) … equanimity (upekkhā)? P. Yes. S. Does the Buddha, the Blessed One, have compassion? P. It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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