There are two passages in MN77, one that describes the development of the five faculties and the other about the five powers, which appear identical in reading them except that “power” replaces “faculty” in the second passage. The reference is sec 18.1.
I’m trying to understand the difference between the two passages. SN48.7 and SN48.10 have more details on the faculties, expounding on the first passage. Is there any more information on the five powers, and whether they should be interpreted differently from the five faculties?
[Edit] Reading BB’s “A comprehensive manual of Abhidhamma” this passage on page 281 (compendium of categories), guide to sec 27-28, says this: “The faculties and powers comprise the same five factors, though different functions are attached to the two categories. The faculties are factors which exercise control in their respective domains, while the powers are these same factors considered as being unshakable by their opposites.”
Trying to find any EBT/sutta references for this, unsuccessfully. Any guidance is welcome. Thanks.