DiscoverSNSN 45–56SN 46SN 46.71

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

SN 46.71 Impermanence

“Aniccasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

pañcamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Aniccasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

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

pañcamaṁ.

Qualities:

Recognition of impermanence

Recognition of impermanence

☀️ bright quality

Perceiving all conditioned things as unstable and transient. This recognition weakens attachment by revealing the continual arising and ceasing of phenomena, turning the mind toward wisdom and release.

Also known as: perception of impermanence, perception of instability, realization of transience
Pāli: aniccasaññā
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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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