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SN 14.30

Catudhātu sutta: Four Elements

Catudhātusutta

Catutthavagga

The four material elements of earth, water, heat, and air. Note that “air” is close in meaning to “wind”.

Translations

At one time the Buddha was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika’s monastery. … “Mendicants, there are these four elements. What four? The elements of earth, water, fire, and air. These are the four elements.”

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