SN 18.9
Dhātu sutta: Elements
Dhātusutta
Paṭhamavagga
The Buddha answers Rāhula’s request by teaching on the elements in light of the three characteristics.
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At Sāvatthī.
“What do you think, Rāhula? Is the earth element permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“… the water element … the fire element … the air element … the space element … Is the consciousness element permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with the earth element, water element, fire element, air element, space element, and consciousness element …”
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