Linked Discourses 18.8

Chapter One

Craving

At Sāvatthī.

“What do you think, Rāhula?

Is craving for sights permanent or impermanent?”

“Impermanent, sir.” …

“… craving for sounds …

craving for smells …

craving for tastes …

craving for touches …

Is craving for ideas permanent or impermanent?”

“Impermanent, sir.” …

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