AN 1.277

English translation by Bhikkhu Candana.

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277. “Bhikkhus, it is simply impossible that, somehow, there could be two Arahants, Perfectly Self-Awakened Buddhas, appearing in the same world system, at the same time. There is absolutely no possibility for this to occur.

“However, it is quite possible for a single Arahant, a Perfectly Self-Awakened Buddha to appear in a world system. There is indeed the possibility for this to occur.”