SN 18.4
Samphassa sutta: Contact
Samphassasutta
Paṭhamavagga
The Buddha answers Rāhula’s request by teaching on sense contact in light of the three characteristics.
Translations
At Sāvatthī.
“What do you think, Rāhula? Is eye contact permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“… ear contact … nose contact … tongue contact … body contact … Is mind contact permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with eye contact, ear contact, nose contact, tongue contact, body contact, and mind contact. Being disillusioned, desire fades away. …”
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