SN 22.139 — Impermanence (3rd)

English translation by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu.

Translation

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Inconstant
 Anicca Sutta (SN 22:139)

Near Sāvatthī. “Monks, whatever is inconstant, you should abandon desire-passion there. And what is inconstant?

“Form, monks, is inconstant. You should abandon desire-passion there.

“Feeling is inconstant. You should abandon desire-passion there.

“Perception is inconstant. You should abandon desire-passion there.

“Fabrications are inconstant. You should abandon desire-passion there.

“Consciousness is inconstant. You should abandon desire-passion there.

“Monks, whatever is inconstant, you should abandon desire-passion there.”