Linked Discourses 18.7

Chapter One

Intention

At Sāvatthī.

“What do you think, Rāhula?

Is intention regarding sights permanent or impermanent?”

“Impermanent, sir.” …

“… intention regarding sounds …

intention regarding smells …

intention regarding tastes …

intention regarding touches …

Is intention regarding ideas permanent or impermanent?”

“Impermanent, sir.” …

“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with intention regarding sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and ideas. …”