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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 375

[375] S. Does the past eye element (cakkhu-dhātu) exist, does the future eye element exist, does the present eye element exist? P. Yes. S. Are there three eye elements? P. It should not be said thus. … S. Do the eighteen past elements (dhātu) exist, do the eighteen future elements exist, do the eighteen present elements exist? P. Yes. S. Are there fifty-four elements? P. It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.