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SN 18.6 Perceptions

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SN 18.6 - Perceptions
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Linked Discourses 18.6
Chapter One
Perceptions
At Sāvatthī.
“What do you think, Rāhula? Is perception of sights permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“… perception of sounds … perception of smells … perception of tastes … perception of touches … Is perception of ideas permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with the perception of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and ideas. …”