Saṃyutta Nikāya
3. Khandha Vagga
22. Khandha Saṃyutta
14. Kukkuḷa Vagga
The Book of the Kindred Sayings
3. The Book Called the Khandhā-Vagga
Containing Kindred Sayings on the Elements of Sensory Existence and other Subjects
22. Kindred Sayings on Elements
14. Glowing Embers
Sutta 137
Paṭhama Anicca Suttaṃ
By the Impermanent (1)
Translated by F. L. Woodward
Edited by Mrs. Rhys Davids
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[1] Thus have I heard:
The Exalted One was once staying near Sāvatthī
at the Jeta Grove in Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.
And there the Exalted One addressed the brethren, saying:
"Brethren!"
"Master!" responded those brethren.
The Exalted One said:
"For that which is impermanent, brethren,
there desire should be put away by you.
And what, brethren, is impermanent?
Body, brethren, is impermanent.
Ye should put away desire there.
Feeling is impermanent.
Ye should put away desire there.
Perception is impermanent.
Ye should put away desire there.
The activities are impermanent.
Ye should put away desire there.
Consciousness is impermanent.
Ye should put away desire there.
Whatsoever, brethren, is impermanent,
there ye should put away desire."
