[350] "These, Ānanda, are the five aggregates subject to clinging (upādānakkhandhā), in regard to which a bhikkhu should dwell contemplating rise and fall: 'Such is form (rūpa), such is the origin of form, such is the passing away of form; such is feeling (vedanā) …; such is perception (saññā) …; such are volitional formations (saṅkhārā) …; such is consciousness (viññāṇa), such is the origin of consciousness, such is the passing away of consciousness.' As he dwells contemplating rise and fall in these five aggregates subject to clinging, whatever conceit 'I am' (asmimāna) there is in regard to the five aggregates subject to clinging is abandoned. This being so, Ānanda, the bhikkhu understands thus: 'Whatever conceit "I am" there was for me in regard to the five aggregates subject to clinging — that has been abandoned by me.' In this way he is clearly comprehending therein.
"These dhammas, Ānanda, lead exclusively to the wholesome; they are noble, supramundane, not to be descended upon by the Evil One. What do you think, Ānanda — seeing what advantage would a disciple deem it worthy to follow after the Teacher, even while being dismissed?"
"Venerable sir, our dhammas are rooted in the Blessed One, guided by the Blessed One, have the Blessed One as their refuge. It would be well indeed, venerable sir, if the meaning of this utterance might become clear through the Blessed One himself; having heard it from the Blessed One, the bhikkhus will bear it in mind."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.