VaggaAnupubbābhisamayakathā

Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 649

[649] S. Is penetration gradual (anupubbābhisamaya)? P. Yes. S. Does one develop the path of once-returning (sakadāgāmi-magga) gradually (anupubbena)? P. It should not be said thus. … S. Does one develop the path of once-returning gradually? P. Yes. S. Does one realize the fruition of once-returning (sakadāgāmi-phala) gradually? P. It should not be said thus. …

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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