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

SN 46.72 Suffering in Impermanence

“Anicce dukkhasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

chaṭṭhaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Anicce dukkhasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

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

chaṭṭhaṁ.

Qualities:

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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