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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1790

[1790] "The Nibbāna element (nibbānadhātu) is wholesome (kusala), without an object (anārammaṇa) — there is no adverting (āvajjanā) to it … no aspiration (paṇidhi)?" "Yes." "Non-greed (alobha) is wholesome, without an object — there is no adverting to it … no aspiration?" "It should not be said thus. …" "The Nibbāna element is wholesome, without an object — there is no adverting to it … no aspiration?" "Yes." "Non-hatred (adosa) is wholesome … non-delusion (amoha) is wholesome … faith (saddhā), energy (viriya), mindfulness (sati), concentration (samādhi) … wisdom (paññā) is wholesome, without an object — there is no adverting to it … no aspiration?" "It should not be said thus. …"

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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