sn.18.7 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

Intention

At Sāvatthī.
“What do you think, Rāhula?
Is intention regarding sights permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“… intention regarding sounds …
intention regarding smells …
intention regarding tastes …
intention regarding touches …
Is intention regarding thoughts permanent or impermanent?”
“Impermanent, sir.” …
“Seeing this, a learned noble disciple grows disillusioned with intention regarding sights, sounds, smells, tastes, touches, and thoughts. …”