[1216] S. (Sakavādin): Is it only the five sense bases (āyatana) that are sensual pleasures (kāma)?
P. (Paravādin): Yes.
S.: But was it not said by the Blessed One: "Bhikkhus, there are these five strands of sensual pleasure (kāmaguṇa). Which five? Forms cognizable by the eye … tangible objects (phoṭṭhabba) cognizable by the body that are wished for, desirable, agreeable, likable, connected with sensual pleasure, tantalizing. These, bhikkhus, are the five strands of sensual pleasure. But, bhikkhus, these are not sensual pleasures; in the discipline of the Noble One they are called strands of sensual pleasure.
Lustful intention (saṅkapparāga) is a person's sensual pleasure;
the pretty things in the world are not sensual pleasures.
Lustful intention is a person's sensual pleasure;
the pretty things remain just as they are in the world,
but the wise remove desire (chanda) for them."
— is there indeed such a discourse (suttanta)?
P.: Yes.
S.: Then it should not be said that only the five sense bases are sensual pleasures.
The Discussion of Sensual Pleasures (Kāmakathā) [is concluded].
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Discussion of the Form Element (Rūpadhātukathā)
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