DiscoverSNSN 22–34SN 22SN 22.147

The Buddha teaches on observing impermanence, applying the analysis of the five aggregates—form, feeling, perception, choices, and consciousness—to insight and release.

SN 22.147 Observing Impermanence

Sāvatthinidānaṁ.

“Saddhāpabbajitassa, bhikkhave, kulaputtassa ayamanudhammo hoti— yaṁ rūpe aniccānupassī vihareyya. Vedanāya … saññāya … saṅkhāresu … viññāṇe aniccānupassī vihareyya …pe… ‘parimuccati dukkhasmā’ti vadāmī”ti.

Dvādasamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

Sāvatthinidānaṁ.

At Sāvatthī.

“Saddhāpabbajitassa, bhikkhave, kulaputtassa ayamanudhammo hoti—

“Mendicants, when a gentleman has gone forth out of faith, this is what’s in line with the teaching.

yaṁ rūpe aniccānupassī vihareyya.

They should meditate observing impermanence in form,

Vedanāya …

feeling,

saññāya …

perception,

saṅkhāresu …

choices,

viññāṇe aniccānupassī vihareyya …pe…

and consciousness. …

‘parimuccati dukkhasmā’ti vadāmī”ti.

They’re freed from suffering, I say.”

Dvādasamaṁ.

Qualities:

Faith

Faith

☀️ bright quality

Confidence in the Buddha's awakening and the efficacy of the path. It brightens and steadies the mind, removing doubt and inspiring energy toward wholesome practice. True faith rests on clarity and direct experience rather than mere belief.

Also known as: confidence, trust, belief, conviction, self-assurance
Pāli: saddha, pasanna
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Suffering

Suffering

☁️ dark quality

Unpleasantness, discontentment, dissatisfaction, stress, pain, disease, i.e. mild or intense suffering that is inherent in conditioned existence.

Also known as: discomfort, unpleasantness, discontentedness, dissatisfaction, stress, pain, disease, distress, affliction
Pāli: dukkha
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Last updated on July 27, 2026

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