SN 18.9 - Elements Translated by Bhikkhu Sujato Source: https://suttacentral.net/sn18.9/en/sujato License: CC0-1.0 Linked 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 space element … Is the consciousness element permanent or impermanent?” “Impermanent, sir.” … “Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with the earth element, water element, fire element, air element, space element, and consciousness element …”