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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 954

[954] [Paravādin:] Should it not be said that one is "Buddha" by reason of enlightenment (bodhi)? [Sakavādin:] Yes. [Paravādin:] But is one not "Buddha" by reason of the attainment (paṭilābha) of enlightenment? [Sakavādin:] Yes. [Paravādin:] If one is "Buddha" by reason of the attainment of enlightenment, then indeed, good sir, it should be said that one is "Buddha" by reason of enlightenment.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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