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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 327

[327] Sakavādin: The present (paccuppanna) exists; the present does not abandon the state of being present (paccuppannabhāva)? Paravādin: Yes. Sakavādin: The past (atīta) exists; the past does not abandon the state of being past (atītabhāva)? Paravādin: It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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