The Four

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THUS have I heard.

On a certain occasion the Exalted One was staying near Sāvatthī in Jeta Grove, the Anāthapiṇḍika Park.

Then the Exalted One addressed the brethren, saying:

"Brethren."

"Yes, lord," replied those brethren to the Exalted One.

The Exalted One said:

"There are these four elements, brethren.

Which are the four?

Earth-element,
water-element,
heat-element,
air-element:
these are the four.