DiscoverSNSN 22–34SN 22SN 22.148

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

SN 22.148 Observing Suffering

Sāvatthinidānaṁ.

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

Terasamaṁ.

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 dukkhānupassī vihareyya.

They should meditate observing suffering in form,

Vedanāya …

feeling,

saññāya …

perception,

saṅkhāresu …

choices,

viññāṇe dukkhānupassī vihareyya …pe…

and consciousness. …

‘parimuccati dukkhasmā’ti vadāmī”ti.

They’re freed from suffering, I say.”

Terasamaṁ.

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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