Numbered Discourses 3.114 12. Bound for Loss Rare (AN3.114)

1.1

“Tiṇṇaṁ, bhikkhave, pātubhāvo dullabho lokasmiṁ.

“Mendicants, the appearance of three individuals is rare in the world.

1.2

Katamesaṁ tiṇṇaṁ?

What three?

1.3

Tathāgatassa, bhikkhave, arahato sammāsambuddhassa pātubhāvo dullabho lokasmiṁ, tathāgatappaveditassa dhammavinayassa desetā puggalo dullabho lokasmiṁ, kataññū katavedī puggalo dullabho lokasmiṁ.

A Realized One, a perfected one, a fully awakened Buddha. A teacher of the teaching and training proclaimed by a Realized One. An individual who is grateful and thankful.

1.4

Imesaṁ kho, bhikkhave, tiṇṇaṁ pātubhāvo dullabho lokasmin”ti.

The appearance of these three individuals is rare in the world.”

1.5

Dutiyaṁ.