SA172: [First Discourse on Eradicating Impermanent Things]

From the Saṃyukta Āgama, translated from the Chinese by Bhikkhu Anālayo.

Thus have I heard. At one time the Buddha was staying at Sāvatthī in Jeta's Grove, Anāthapiṇḍika's Park.

At that time the Blessed One said to the monks: “You should eradicate those things that are impermanent. Having eradicated those things will be for your benefit and welfare, for your peace and happiness for a long time. What things are impermanent? Bodily form is impermanent, feeling … perception … formations … consciousness is impermanent.”

When the Buddha had spoken this discourse, hearing what the Buddha had said the monks were delighted and received it respectfully.

Translated from the Chinese by Bhikkhu Anālayo for SuttaCentral. Source text via SuttaCentral.