AN 1.274 - AN 1.274
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274. “Bhikkhus, it is simply impossible for someone who has finally attained to Right View, to ever injure or shed the blood of The Tathāgata, with evil intent. There is absolutely no possibility for this to occur.

“However, it is quite possible that an ordinary unlearned person could injure or shed the blood of The Tathāgata, with evil intent. There is the possibility for this to occur.”