DiscoverSNSN 22–34SN 24SN 24.40

The Buddha teaches that when the five aggregates are grasped and insisted on, the wrong view arises that the self is neither formed nor formless, and that seeing their impermanence and suffering leads a noble disciple to become a stream-enterer.

SN 24.40 The Self is Neither Formed Nor Formless

“Neva rūpī nārūpī attā hoti arogo paraṁ maraṇā”ti …pe….

Bāvīsatimaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Neva rūpī nārūpī attā hoti arogo paraṁ maraṇā”ti …pe….

“‘The self is neither formed nor formless, and is healthy after death’?” …

Bāvīsatimaṁ.

Qualities:

Formless

Formless

☀️ bright quality

A meditative domain that transcends all perception of material form, progressing through the bases of infinite space, infinite consciousness, nothingness, and neither-perception-nor-non-perception. These states represent refined levels of collectedness beyond attachment to physical phenomena.

Also known as: immaterial, surpassing forms
Pāli: arūpa
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Wholesome

Wholesome

☀️ bright quality

Conducive to or suggestive of good health and mental well-being.

Also known as: blameless, skillful, beneficial, good, useful, healthy, nourishing, sustaining
Pāli: kusala
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