The Buddha teaches on the seven awakening factors regarding not-self in suffering, guiding mendicants in cultivating factors that lead to awakening.

SN 46.73 Not-Self in Suffering -

“Dukkhe anattasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

sattamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Dukkhe anattasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

“Mendicants, when the perception of not-self in suffering is developed and cultivated it’s very fruitful and beneficial. …”

sattamaṁ.

Qualities:

Suffering

Suffering

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

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