VaggaKhaṇikakathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 1881

[1881] P. Should it not be said that all phenomena (dhammā) last for only a single mind-moment (ekacittakkhaṇikā)? S. Yes. P. Are all phenomena permanent, stable, eternal, not subject to change? S. It should not be said so. … P. Then indeed all phenomena last for only a single mind-moment. The Discussion of the Momentary (Khaṇikakathā) is concluded. The Twenty-second Vagga is concluded. Its summary (uddāna): There is final Nibbāna (parinibbāna) without some fetter (saññojana) having been abandoned; the Arahant attains final Nibbāna with a wholesome mind (kusalacitta); the Arahant attains final Nibbāna established in imperturbability (āneñja); there is penetration of the Dhamma (dhammābhisamaya) for one lying in the womb; there is attainment of Arahantship for one lying in the womb; there is penetration of the Dhamma for one in a dream; there is attainment of Arahantship for one in a dream; all the mind (citta) of one in a dream is indeterminate (abyākata); there is no repetition-conditionality (āsevana-paccayatā) whatsoever; all phenomena last for only a single mind-moment. ______________ The Discussion of United Purpose (Ekādhippāyakathā)

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.