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The Discourse on Portions
103.
At Sāvatthī.
"Monks, there are these four ends.
Which four?
The end of identity, the end of the origin of identity, the end of the cessation of identity, the end of the practice leading to the cessation of identity.
And what, monks, is the end of identity?
It should be said: the five aggregates of clinging.
Which five?
That is:
the aggregate of clinging to matter, the aggregate of clinging to feeling, the aggregate of clinging to perception, the aggregate of clinging to activities, the aggregate of clinging to consciousness -
this is called, monks, the end of identity."
"And what, monks, is the end of the origin of identity? It is this craving which leads to rebirth, accompanied by delight and lust, finding delight here and there, as follows - sensual craving, craving for existence, craving for non-existence. This is called, monks, the end of the origin of identity.
"And what, monks, is the end of the cessation of identity? That which is the complete fading away and cessation of that very craving without remainder, the giving up, the relinquishment, the freedom, the non-attachment - this is called, monks, the end of the cessation of identity.
"And what, monks, is the end of the practice leading to the cessation of identity? It is just this noble eightfold path. That is: right view, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration. This is called, monks, the end of the practice leading to the cessation of identity. These, monks, are the four ends." The first.