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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1841

[1841] Sakavādin: Is there such a thing as the supernormal power of accomplishing an intention (adhippāya-iddhi) on the part of Buddhas or of disciples (sāvaka)? Paravādin: Yes. Sakavādin: Is there, on the part of Buddhas or of disciples, the supernormal power of accomplishing the intention: "Let trees be perpetually in leaf"? Paravādin: It should not be said thus. … Sakavādin: Is there, on the part of Buddhas or of disciples, the supernormal power of accomplishing the intention: "Let trees be perpetually in flower" … "Let trees be perpetually in fruit; let there be perpetual moonlight; let there be perpetual security; let there be perpetual abundance of almsfood; let there be perpetual good rainfall"? Paravādin: It should not be said thus. … Sakavādin: Is there such a thing as the supernormal power of accomplishing an intention on the part of Buddhas or of disciples? Paravādin: Yes. Sakavādin: Is there, on the part of Buddhas or of disciples, the supernormal power of accomplishing the intention: "Let contact (phassa) that has arisen not cease"? Paravādin: It should not be said thus. … Sakavādin: Is there, on the part of Buddhas or of disciples, the supernormal power of accomplishing the intention: "Let feeling (vedanā) that has arisen … perception (saññā) … volition (cetanā) … mind (citta), faith (saddhā), energy (viriya), mindfulness (sati), concentration (samādhi) … wisdom (paññā) not cease"? Paravādin: It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.