VaggaParinibbānakathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1857

[1857] [P.] Is it not to be said that there is attainment of final Nibbāna (parinibbāna) without having abandoned some fetter (saṃyojana)? [S.] Yes. [P.] Does the Arahant (arahā) know the entire range of a Buddha (buddhavisaya)? [S.] It should not be said so. … [P.] Then indeed there is attainment of final Nibbāna without having abandoned some fetter. Discussion of Final Nibbāna (Parinibbānakathā). ____________ Discussion of the Wholesome Mind (Kusalacittakathā)

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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