AN 1.171

English translation by Bhikkhu Candana.

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171. “There is that One Person, Bhikkhus, whose appearance in existence is so very rare.

“And who is That Person?

“That Person, Bhikkhus, is none other than The Tathāgata, The Arahant, The Perfectly Self-Awakened One, who willfully arises in the world, driven by the Great Compassion He has for the wellbeing, the good, the welfare, and happiness of all beings, both Devas and humans.”