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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Kathāvatthu · Vol. 37 · Section 955

[955] [S.] "Because of the attainment of enlightenment (bodhi) [one is called] 'Buddha' — [thus one is called] 'Buddha' because of enlightenment?" [P.] "Yes." [S.] "Because of the attainment of enlightenment [is it then called] 'enlightenment'?" [P.] "It should not be said thus." … [Here ends] the Discussion "Buddha because of Enlightenment" (Bodhiyā Buddhoti Kathā). ____________ Discussion of the Marks (Lakkhaṇakathā)

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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