SN 18.7
Sañcetanā sutta: Intention
Sañcetanāsutta
Paṭhamavagga
The Buddha answers Rāhula’s request by teaching on intentions in light of the three characteristics.
Translations
At Sāvatthī.
“What do you think, Rāhula? Is intention regarding sights permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“… intention regarding sounds … intention regarding smells … intention regarding tastes … intention regarding touches … Is intention regarding ideas permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with intention regarding sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and ideas. …”
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