The Tipiṭaka in Three Languages

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Abhidhammapiṭaka · Paṭṭhāna (2) · Vol. 41 · Section 2104

[2104] An external phenomenon (bahiddhā dhamma) is a condition for an external phenomenon by nutriment condition (āhāra-paccaya) — (in) the course of existence (pavatti), (at) rebirth-linking (paṭisandhi). External edible food (kabaḷīkāra āhāra) is a condition for the external body by nutriment condition.

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.

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