Aniccaṃ = Impermanent

[Jasudho]

@srkris

I am disinclined to have a prolonged conversation as I dont see you trying to respond substantively to my detailed comments. Your quick short quips sound like knee-jerk reactions to me rather than well thought out substantive responses.

I feel the same way. We finally agree about something!

I don’t appreciate my responses, including with sutta citations, being labeled as “knee-jerk responses”. Whatever.
We’re apparently talking past each other and I’m not interested in labeling your responses negatively.
I think we’re both trying.

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@srkris

So again, how does that make any sense doctrinally to describe the lack of experience (after utter annihilation) using positive terms like sukha? What else could utter annihilation mean other than the lack of any experiencer?

You may wish to read:

The cessation of perception and feelings: a temporary nibbāna?

Hi all! In response to some questions and discussions, I have been writing something on the Kaccayanagotta Sutta and related texts. Over time, I will share some sections here for feedback and discussion. Let me know what you think. In AN9.34 Venerable Sāriputta tells Venerable Udayī that extinguishment (nibbāna), when nothing is experienced (or ‘felt’), is pleasant (sukha). Because enlightened beings still have experiences, this refers not the extinguishment of the mind’s defile…

So, yes, in all friendliness, let’s call it a day and end the exchanges here.