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. …”