DiscoverSNSN 45–56SN 46SN 46.70

The Buddha teaches on the seven awakening factors regarding dissatisfaction, guiding mendicants in cultivating factors that lead to awakening.

SN 46.70 Dissatisfaction

“Sabbaloke anabhiratisaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

catutthaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Sabbaloke anabhiratisaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

“Mendicants, when the perception of dissatisfaction with the whole world is developed and cultivated it’s very fruitful and beneficial. …”

catutthaṁ.

Qualities:

Discontentment

Discontentment

☁️ dark quality

A state of dissatisfaction with one's requisites or conditions. It fuels the search for more, disturbing peace and preventing the mind from settling into collectedness.

Also known as: dissatisfaction, unsatisfactoriness, boredom
Pāli: asantuṭṭhitā, aratī, atitta
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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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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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Last updated on July 27, 2026

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