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Linked Discourses · SN 25.9

  • Linked Discourses 25.9Saṁyutta Nikāya 25.9
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ElementsPathavīdhātusutta

At Sāvatthī.Sāvatthinidānaṁ.

“Mendicants, the earth element is impermanent, decaying, and perishing.“Pathavīdhātu, bhikkhave, aniccā vipariṇāmī aññathābhāvī; The water element,āpodhātu … the fire element,tejodhātu … the air element,vāyodhātu … the space element,ākāsadhātu … and the consciousness element are impermanent, decaying, and perishing.viññāṇadhātu aniccā vipariṇāmī aññathābhāvī.

Someone who has faith and confidence in these teachings is called a follower by faith. …”Yo, bhikkhave, ime dhamme evaṁ saddahati adhimuccati, ayaṁ vuccati ‘saddhānusārī …pe…

Similar passages elsewhere

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  1. SN 25.3 Consciousness 0.67near 0.1Linked Discourses 25.3 1. The Eye Consciousness At Sāvatthī. “Mendicants, eye consciousness is impermanent, decaying, and perishing. Ear consciousness, nose consciousness, tongue consciousness, body consciousness, and mi…
  2. SN 18.9 Elements 0.67near 0.1Linked Discourses 18.9 Chapter One Elements 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 s…
  3. SN 26.9 Elements 0.66near 0.1Linked Discourses 26.9 1. Arising Elements At Sāvatthī. “Mendicants, the arising, continuation, and manifestation and regeneration of the earth element, the water element, the fire element, the air element, the space ele…
  4. SN 25.6 Perception 0.64near 0.1Linked Discourses 25.6 1. The Eye Perception At Sāvatthī. “Mendicants, perception of sights is impermanent, decaying, and perishing. Perception of sounds, perception of smells, perception of tastes, perception of touches…
  5. SN 25.7 Intention 0.63near 0.1Linked Discourses 25.7 1. The Eye Intention At Sāvatthī. “Mendicants, intention regarding sights is impermanent, decaying, and perishing. Intention regarding sounds, intention regarding smells, intention regarding tastes…