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SN 18.6

Perceptions

Saññāsutta

from: Chapter One

Perceptions

At Sāvatthī.

“What do you think, Rāhula? Is perception of sights permanent or impermanent?”

“Impermanent, sir.” …

“… perception of sounds … perception of smells … perception of tastes … perception of touches … Is perception of ideas permanent or impermanent?”

“Impermanent, sir.” …

“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with the perception of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and ideas. …”

Translation: German (Ayyā Sabbamittā), English (Bhikkhu Sujato). Source: SuttaCentral / Bilara (public domain, CC0).

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