DiscoverSNSN 45–56SN 46SN 46.75

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

SN 46.75 Dispassion

“Virāgasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

navamaṁ.

Reference Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato (CC0).

“Virāgasaññā, bhikkhave …pe…”

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

navamaṁ.

Qualities:

Dispassion

Dispassion

☀️ bright quality

The fading of desire and attraction toward conditioned things. It arises through seeing the impermanent and unsatisfactory nature of experience. It is the natural fragrance of understanding and the forerunner of release.

Also known as: detachment, disinterest, fading of desire, disentanglement
Pāli: virāga, visaṁyutta
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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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